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March 19. Westminster. |
Thomas Squyry of Kent to John Wodecoke citizen and mercer
of London. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in Kent. |
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Membrane 7d. |
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John Halle citizen and grocer of London to Ralph Kesteven clerk
rector of St. Botolph without 'Aldresgate' London and John Barley
citizen and draper of London. Bond in 500l. payable on Michaelmas
day next. Dated 1 May 18 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 February this year. |
Jan. 30. Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of St. John Baptist next in respect of their
demand upon John Hadle, John Fresshe and William More late
mayors of London and escheators therein to answer or account for the
issues of a messuage called the 'Iren on the Hope' in the parish of
St. Mary Magdalene in 'Oldefisshstrete' London; as a plea is pending
in chancery between the king and Robert Berden citizen and fishmonger whether the same ought to pertain to the king or to him. |
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John king of Castille and Lyoun and duke of Lancastre, John
bishop of Lincoln, Henry bishop of Wircestre, Robert de Aston, John
Dipres knights and Nicholas Careu the elder, feoffees of certain manors
etc. in Kent and other counties purchased by the late king in demesne
and in reversion to the intent that they shall fulfil his declaration to
found the new abbey of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London,
of an abbot and monks of the Cistercian order, and to endow them
with lands etc. to the amount of 1,000 marks a year, to the abbot and
convent aforesaid and to their successors. Indenture, reciting that
in part of their endowment the said king did by letters patent give
them lands and rents in the city of London and elsewhere to the value
of 205 marks a year, and granting them for forty years from Easter
last, to the intent that within that term the same shall be granted
in mortmain to them and their successors, the manors and advowsons
of Leybourne and Gravesende, the manors of Lenches and Wateryngbury co. Kent, the manor of Rotherhithe co. Surrey and the
messuage thereby late of Walter Forster, all which the grantors have
of the said king's feoffment, their stock thereupon quick and dead as
appears by other indentures, the yearly value thereof being 74l. 6s. 8d.,
also the reversions of the manor of Gore in Kent after the death of
Robert Aston, of the manors of Boventracy, Haldesworthy, Blakedoun,
Longacre, Ludeforde, Staunton, Tackebere and Northlieu with the
advowsons of churches and other appurtenances in Devon, Somerset
and Cornwall after the death of James de Audelee knight, and of the
manor of Gomeshille with the advowsons etc. in Surrey after the death
of Thomas de Stanes, with lordships, warrens, liberties etc., rendering
to the grantors or to their attorney 100 marks a year during the
first three years, and afterwards one red rose a year at Midsummer
for all services, saving that the lessees shall make no waste nor sale
in the woods or buildings of the premises, but it shall be lawful to sell
seasonable wood, and to take in the woods 'housbote,' 'herybote'
and 'heybote' as need shall be, and saving power to distrain if during
the first three years the rent shall be forty days in arrear. Dated
London, the feast of St. George the Martyr 5 Richard II. French. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said duke, 8 February
this year. |
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John fitz Herbert, son of Thomas fitz Herbert of Rossyngton co.
Derbey, to Matthew Redmane knight. Quitclaim of all the lands
called 'Bothom' and the 'Cliffe' in the parishes of Wakefelde and
Methelay co. York sometime of Hugh Cayle. Dated 1 February
20 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 March. |
Feb. 27. Westminster. |
John Styuecle to Simon Gaunstede clerk. Recognisance for 100s.,
to be levied etc. in Huntingdonshire. |
Feb. 22. Westminster. |
Thomas Geneye knight of Norffolk to Robert Hore of Suffolk.
Recognisance for 40 marks, to be levied etc. in the said counties. |
Feb. 14. Westminster. |
Thomas de Tunstall knight to William Waltham clerk of the hanaper.
Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc. in Lancashire. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
Feb. 5. Westminster. |
William de Wylughby knight lord of Eresby to John prior of the
house of St. Michael of the Carthusian order by Kyngeston upon
Hull and to the convent. Recognisance for 800 marks, to be levied
etc. in Lincolnshire. |
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Condition for peaceable possession by the prior and convent of
half an acre of land in Hoggesthorp and the advowson of the church,
without recovery thereof hereafter by the said William, his heirs
or assigns. |
Feb. 17. Westminster. |
John Lynforde of Bukinghamshire esquire to John Cane draper
of London. Recognisance for 16l., to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire. |
Jan. 28. Westminster. |
John Holande of Paston co. Norhampton to Robert de Scarclif
clerk and John Savage. Recognisance for 50l. to be levied etc. in
Norhamptonshire. |
Feb. 13. Westminster. |
John Wyncelowe esquire to Thomas Scotton and Nicholas Freton.
Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Essex. |
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Thomas Scotton and Nicholas Freton to John Coke of St. Botolphs.
Recognisance for 65l., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire. |
Feb. 6. Westminster. |
Thomas atte Lude and Ralph atte Lude his son to John de Elvet
clerk and Gilbert de Elvet. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc.
in Bukinghamshire. |
Feb. 5. Westminster. |
John Elvet clerk and Gilbert de Elvet to Thomas atte Lude and
Ralph atte Lude his son. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc.
in Yorkshire. |
Jan. 26. Westminster. |
John Bache to John Franke clerk. Recognisance for 200l., to be
levied etc. in Dorset. |
Feb. 1. Westminster. |
John Crulle of Barton to Gilbert Byngham of Barton. Recognisance
for 10l., to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire. |
Jan. 30. Westminster. |
William Talbot and Henry Talbot to John Keynes. Recognisance
for 80 marks, to be levied etc. in Devon. |
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Membrane 6d. |
Feb. 28. Westminster. |
Hugh Luterell knight to John Harleston knight and John Quadrynge
of Kent. Recognisance for 800l., to be levied etc. in Kent. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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Richard Godestre of Edelmeton, son and heir of John Godestre
of Edelmeton deceased, to Roger Walden, Nicholas Danyel, William
Bulcote and Richard Scotte clerks, their heirs and assigns. Charter
with warranty of a messuage and 2 acres of land sometime of Richard
Spryk and after of Richard de Godestre lying between the street
called 'Wykelane' on the south and land sometime of John Wyrhale
on the north and extending from 'Wykelane' to the high street in
the town of Edelmeton, also the whole tenement with buildings etc.
which John Bayle of Edelmeton gave to John Godicestre of Enefelde
extending in breadth between land sometime of John Goldynge the
elder on either side by 'Wykelane,' and 2 acres of land between
'Wykelane' on the south and land sometime of John Goldynge on
the north and extending from 'Wykelane' to the said high street,
likewise a piece of land containing 2 acres in Doddisappulton field
in Edelmeton between land of the prior of Holy Trinity London to
the south and land sometime of John le Cooke the elder to the north
one head abutting on a grove called 'le Cokesgrove' the other upon
'Langehegge' field, and a piece of arable land there in 'Langehegge'
field sometime of Richard de Ansty between land of Adam Fraunceys
on either side east and west and containing 2 acres, likewise all other
the grantor's lands, rents and services in Edelmeton. Witnesses:
Adam Fraunceys knight, John Twyforde, John Danyell, Thomas
Pymme, William Lytilcoke, William Salman. Dated Edelmeton,
5 March 20 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 March. |
March 8. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
by mainprise of Richard Weston 'skynner,' Thomas atte Welle 'shipman,' John Bodwelle 'fleccher' and John atte Chirche 'carpenter,'
all of London, to set free Joan Lowys, Roger 'Johannesservant Lowys
cooke' and John Wirmeley 'skynner,' if taken at suit of Benedict
Assheler averring threats. |
March 9. Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Grove
of London 'armurer,' Richard Honyman 'ismonger,' Thomas Wotton
'draper' and John Broun of London 'lyndraper,' in favour of Thomas
Bryklys and Maud his wife, executrix of Gilbert Amory late merchant
of Luca, at suit of Margery who was wife of Hugh Talbot citizen and
tailor of London, John Buk' tailor and John Langtoft parson of Radle,
executors of the said Hugh, for render of 22l. 10s. |
Feb. 20. Westminster. |
To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to cause proclamation
to be made of an ordinance made in the last parliament, that all
merchants native and alien who will export any wool, hides and woolfells shall within half a year after the same is customed and cocketed
bring to the king's bullion in the Tower of London in his own name
one ounce of gold of foreign coin for every sack of wool, every half last
of hides and every 240 fells, and if they bring it not shall pay 13s. 4d.
for every sarpler of wool, every last of hides and every 480 fells over
and above the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due, and that before
exporting the same from any port in England they shall find security to
the customers there for so doing. |
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Like writs to the following: |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Newcastle upon Tyne. |
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The bailiffs of Scardeburgh. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull. |
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The bailiffs of St. Botolphs town. |
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The bailiffs of Lenne. |
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The bailiffs of Jernemuth. |
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The bailiffs of Gippewich. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Cicestre. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Exeter. |
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The bailiffs of Melcombe. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Bristol. |
Feb. 23. Westminster. |
To Thomas Cammell escheator in Somerset. Writ of supersedeas,
for particular causes, until the quinzaine of Easter next or until
further order in respect of the further execution of the king's late
writ ordering him to make inquisition what quantity of lands John
Tryvet knight at his death held in chief in demesne and in service
and what quantity of others, by what service, the yearly value thereof,
the time of his death, who was his next heir and of what age, who
occupied the same after his death, by what title and how, and to send
the inquisition so taken into chancery under his seal and the seals
of them by whom it was taken. |
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To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
of Henry de Shelforde of Cambridgeshire, Philip Burton and John
Chaungour 'brewere,' both of London, in favour of Richard vicar of
Berton and John Adekyn of Berton at suit of Thomas Housoun for
trespass. |
Feb. 28. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Bukingham. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Lyllyngeston ' cordewanere,' Robert Clement 'sadelere,'
both of London. John Barton the younger of Bukinghamshire and
John Smyth of London 'cordewanere,' in favour of William Pulter
of Great Horewode at suit of John de Yorke for trespass. |
March 1. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Mosdale of Northumberland, William Lyndewode,
John Markyndale of Yorkshire and John Wattisforde of the county
of Suthampton, to set free John Yeueresley of Yorkshire, if taken at
suit of Walter Watforde citizen and woolmonger of London for debt. |
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Membrane 5d. |
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John de Barley clerk to John Rose esquire, his heirs and assigns.
Quitclaim with warranty of a moiety of the manor of Vielston co.
Kent, and of all other lands, rents, services, homages, wards, reliefs,
escheats etc. in Kent. Dated Vielston in the parish of Shorham,
Wednesday after Midsummer 17 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 March this year. |
March 7. Westminster. |
To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas until
further order, for particular causes nearly moving the king and council,
in respect of the further execution of the king's late letters patent
whereby, upon petition of John Waghen of Beverley, shewing that
850½ nobles 22d. of English money were to him owing from Pelegrin
Florensoun merchant and burgess of Leyd' and Dederic Jacobsoun
of Delfe in Holand, the king commanded all mayors, sheriffs and other
ministers of the king on this side the sea within liberties and without
in name of marque and reprisal from time to time to arrest all ships
of Seland and Holand then in any ports and places of England or
thereafter coming thither, the masters, seamen, goods, merchandise
and property therein found, and to put them in safe and honest keeping. |
March 7. Westminster. |
To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Nomination of Thomas Mansfelde to receive the pension wherein by reason of his new creation
the archbishop is bound to one of the king's clerks, until by him
provided with a benefice. By p.s. [10978.] |
March 6. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Leycestre. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
mainprise of William Taillard of Leycestershire, Richard Lunteley
of Herefordshire, William Howell of Salop and John More of Gloucestershire to set free Robert 'that was Jonesservant Ordewy' if taken at
suit of the king and John Ordewy for leaving John Ordewy's service
before the term agreed. |
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To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
of William Hogate, Robert Bretville of London, John Sytyngburne
of Kent and William North of Hertfordshire, in favour of Nicholas
Herre at suit of Thomas Dorchestre for debt. |
March 8. Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Byle 'coteler,' Robert Potton 'cordwaner,' Henry Durant 'barbour'
and Richard Bedforde 'armurer,' all of London, in favour of John
Randulf indicted for trespass, extortion, excesses etc. |
March 8. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John
Gylmyn, and order by mainprise of Hugh Haseldoun of Cambridgeshire,
William Lubenham of Norhamptonshire and Thomas Pyshauke of
London 'pulter' to set him free, if taken at suit of John Herefelde
for detinue of two hundred conies, price 5 marks. |
March 7. Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Russell
'taillour,' Roger Benyngton 'taillour,' Simon Ede 'baker' and John
Davy 'taillour,' all of London, in favour of William Leeke at suit of
Richard Marche chaplain averring threats. |
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To the same. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Risynge,
John Weston citizen and 'stokfysshmonger,' Thomas Snowe citizen
and 'draper,' all of London, and John Russell of Suthwerke 'taillour,'
in favour of John Spence 'iremonger' at suit of Thomas Prentys
and Stephen Sedar citizens of London for debt. |
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Mabel who was wife of Peter Besille, being cousin and heir of Peter
de Brugges, in her widowhood, to Stephen Brunne citizen of London and
Agnes his wife, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of 4 marks of
yearly rent issuing from all lands in the manor of Aunesavage in the
parish of Aunedeport co. Southampton, and of the said lands. Dated
London, 10 March 20 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 March. |
Feb. 11. Westminster. |
To the justices of the Bench. Writ of supersedeas until the full
age of Richard Basset in respect of a plea between John de Aylesbury
knight and John Knyvet plaintiffs, cousins and heirs of Ralph Basset
of Weldoun knight, against the said Richard for the manor of Madele
co. Stafford, founded upon a writ of scire facias touching a fine thereof
levied in the late king's court one month after Easter 13 Edward III
between the said Ralph and Joan his wife plaintiffs and Roger Basset
parson of Artyngworth and Henry son of Philip Traylly deforciants;
as the said Richard is within age and in ward of the king. |
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Membrane 4d. |
Feb. 10. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of John Elande, William Levet, Robert Millot of Yorkshire and
Henry del See of Lincolnshire, in favour of John Doncastre chaplain
at suit of Richard Sampson 'tayllour' averring threats. |
March 4. Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of John Lillyngeston 'cordewaner,' John Ryche 'taillour,'
John Thomas 'taillour' and Thomas Belengere 'sadeler,' all of
London, in favour of Richard Bakere chaplain at suit of Thomas
Smyth averring threats. |
Feb. 19. Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Thomas
Phippe 'curreour,' Robert Shanke 'bruer,' William Persoun 'curreour,'
all of London, Thomas Pountfrayt and John Lyllyngston of London
'cordewaner,' in favour of John Taterygge 'curreour' at suit of John
Porter 'taverner.' |
Feb. 12. Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William
Norwyche 'fysshemongere,' John Fiwehyde 'taylour,' William Bridlep
'mercer' and William Wermestyr 'fullere,' all of London, in favour
of John Luke 'chaundeller' and Thomas Plesshe of London 'taverner'
at suit of Walter Pynchoun citizen of London. |
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To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William
Norwyche etc. (as in the last), in favour of John Gedney citizen and
mercer of London at suit of Walter Pynchoun. |
Feb. 14. Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Stephen
Edward parson of Stondoun co. Essex, William Wexham of Kent,
Thomas Dorchestre 'skynner' and Richard Spencer 'spicer,' both
of London, in favour of Simon Batyn at suit of William Somersam
'sadeler.' |
March 17. Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Alfred
Manston, Thomas Myton, Robert Thornef' and Richard Ledes of
Yorkshire, in favour of Robert Ramesey at suit of Roger Warde
'taillour.' |
Feb. 12. Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Lillyngston 'cordewaner,' John Ryche 'taillour,' John Thomas
'taillour' and John Clerke 'taillour,' all of London, in favour of
Richard Bakere chaplain at suit of Richard Blowebolle. |
Jan. 30. Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Lilleston of Middlesex, Nicholas Auncell 'messenger,' John Nousele
'messenger' and John Wetherherde 'messenger,' in favour of Richard
Blowebolle and Thomas Monke at suit of Richard Bakere chaplain. |
Jan. 26. Westminster. |
To the guardians of the peace in Lincolnshire. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, by mainprise of John Grey and Robert Northwelle of
Notynghamshire and Richard Denton and John Widoun of Lincolnshire, in favour of John Bryd' clerk at suit of Ralph Messager of
Harleston. |
March 15. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Richard Coue 'hattere,' John Horkeslegh 'cappere,' John
atte Wode 'cordewaner' and John Bisshoppeston 'hosteler' of London,
in favour of Richard Loue 'capper' at suit of Richard Twyforde. |
March 13. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Hewet of Wiltesir, William Rothewelle, Nicholas Wodeshede of Yorkshire and William Walton of Lancashire, in favour of
Thomas Kirkeby of Northalle at suit of William Risselep of Northalle. |
Feb. 26. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Oliver Billynge 'wexchaundeler,' John Edward 'taillour' and Richard
Hunt, all of London, in favour of Elizabeth Beauchamp at suit of
John Preston and John Gedeford clerks for debt. |
Feb. 20. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
William Est of Chelchehethe, Richard Sparke of Kensyngton and
Robert Yonge of Chelchehethe, in favour of Thomas Est of Chelchehethe at suit of John Saunford of Fulham for an account. |
Feb. 17. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William Walrand, John Pascale of Wiltesir, Hugh Bekynton
of London and John Northmore of Devon, in favour of John Mildenhale
at suit of Robert Deverell and Robert Body for trespass. |
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1396. |
Dec. 12. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Nicholas Charwode of Norffolk and John Maydecote of Kent,
in favour of Simon son of John Iclyngham at suit of William Staunton
citizen and tailor of London for debt. |
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1397. |
Feb. 20. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Geoffrey Tadelowe, John Cauntelo, John Sparke and Thomas
Perle of Middlesex, in favour of Richard Sparke of Kensyngton and
Joan his wife indicted for trespass. |
Feb. 22. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Derby. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
of John de Hykelton, William Skerne and Thomas Knyght of Yorkshire
and William Arderne of Kent, in favour of Robert de Kynalton of
Rodyngton merchant at suit of Ellis Stokkes of Derby merchant for
an account for the time that he was receiver of the plaintiff's moneys
arising from whatsoever cause and contract to their joint advantage. |
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Membrane 3d. |
Feb. 24. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John Drewe, William Hunte, Richard Fencotes and William atte
More of Norffolk, in favour of William Bardolfe, brother of lord Bardolfe, and John Cursoun knight at suit of Thomas Freeke, Edmund
Dene and John Freeke, each citizen and 'wodmonger' of London,
for render of 100 marks apiece. |
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To the abbot and convent of Thorney. Nomination of John
Wynchecombe to receive the pension wherein by reason of the abbot's
new creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them
provided with a benefice. By K. |
Jan. 23. Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any process against John Weston or other the
tenants of the lands which were of Walter atte Lee late sheriff of Essex,
appointed to take into the king's hands a treasure hidden under
ground at Halstede and, by name of Walter atte Lee knight, appointed
with others a justice to make inquisition concerning the yearly value
of the manors of Welles and Crustwyche severally with all their
members; as those commissions were never delivered to the said
Walter, as the said John has made oath in chancery. |
Feb. 4. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect
of taking of Richard Baker chaplain any security for the peace upon
the averment of Richard Bloubolle, and order by mainprise of John
Riche 'taillour,' John Lillyngston 'cordewaner,' Richard Depeden
'wever' and John Gardiner 'taillour,' all of London, to set the said
chaplain free, if taken; as they have mainperned in chancery that
he shall do or procure the complainant no hurt or harm. |
Feb. 14. Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Thomas de Myton
esquire, and order by mainprise of Thomas Butte of Norffolk, Thomas
Chipstede of London, William atte More and Henry Denys, both of
Norffolk, to set him free, if taken at suit of the prior of Watton for
debt. |
Feb. 20. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Norhampton. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and
order by mainprise of Thomas Thyngden, John Smert, Philip Dutton
and William Lirbeke of Norhamptonshire to set free John Horneswolde, if taken at suit of the king and Richard Waldegrave knight
for leaving the knight's service before the term agreed. |
March 4. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by
mainprise of Robert William, Robert Repyndoun and Henry Webbe
of Canterbury of Kent to set free John Louel clerk, if taken at suit
of Lawrence Brendele for trespass. |
Feb. 16. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Leonard
de Kerdeston of Norffolk knight, and order by mainprise of Thomas
Derham, Stephen Bastwyke and Thomas Rose of Norffolk to set
him free, if taken at suit of William Sudbury citizen and draper of
London for debt. |
Feb. 16. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John
de Bakton and Agnes his wife, executrix of Henry Roberd, and order
by mainprise of Thomas Derham, Stephen Bastewyke of Carlton and
Thomas Rose of Salle of Norffolk to set free the said John and Agnes,
if taken at suit of Stephen Bastwyke for render of 40s. |
Feb. 18. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Hereford. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John
Holand monk, Thomas Bergeveny otherwise called Thomas Bergeveny monk, Robert ap Jon, David Coke otherwise called David
Cooke of Bacton, Thomas ap Jon, Thomas Breghnoke monk, John
Stabler, John Gentulman and Thomas ap Harry, who came not before
the guardians of the peace in Herefordshire and justices of oyer and
terminer to answer for divers trespasses for which they are indicted;
as the king has caused the record and process before those justices
had to come before him, and Nicholas Huyssh and John Boefe of
Devon have mainperned in chancery to have the defendants before
the king one month after Easter. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l., made in chancery
20 February this year by William parson of St. Bartholomew the less
London, John Clopton of London 'sherman,' John Melborne of
Wiltesir, Robert Hulle of London 'taillour,' John Pycket of Surrey
and Thomas Dorchestre of London 'skynner' for Simon Batyn, that
he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Margery Borham. |
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Membrane 2d. |
Jan. 25. Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to remove
and erase the name of William Ledes of Rypoun from the estreats
of chancery for 19 Richard II, inserting that of Robert Smelt of
Topclyf instead, or to suffer that to be done by one of the chancery
clerks, writ of supersedeas in respect of their demand against the said
William to answer or account for the alnage and subsidy upon cloth
for sale in the Nortrithing in Yorkshire and for the forfeiture thereof
since 4 November 19 Richard II, and order to discharge him, proceeding nevertheless against the said Robert; as in the estreats aforesaid,
which the king has sent into the exchequer, it is contained that by
letters patent of the said date the king appointed the said William
by himself and his deputies to perform the office of alnager in the
Nortrithing, the city of York excepted, to collect the moneys there
arising of the said alnage and subsidy and of the said forfeiture, and
to answer for the same; but because he has made oath in chancery
that he never meddled in that office, the king has discharged him
thereof, causing his name to be erased by one of the chancery clerks,
and the name of the said Robert to be inserted in the commission. |
Feb. 16. Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
against Roger Elinham, appointed with Robert Lange searcher in
singular the ports of Portugal, to search ships and vessels from England coming thither and all manner of merchandise therein, the letters
of coket thereof, the merchants and others of the realm coming with
gold and silver in money and in the lump without special licence of
the king, and to certify the treasurer and the barons of all their dealing,
but order to proceed against the said Robert. |
Jan. 26. Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
against Thomas earl of Kent, appointed with others to make inquisition
concerning all manner of treasons and felonies by whomsoever committed within the town and suburbs of Suthampton, and order to
release any distress upon him made, proceeding nevertheless against
others who did meddle therein; as the earl received not that commission,
as the king has learned by credible witness. |
Feb. 1. Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas in respect of their demand upon
Joan who was wife and is executrix of John Sandes late sheriff of
Suthampton, or upon other his executors, to answer for any of the
goods in a carrack of Genoa (Janua), Peter Dencu master or owner
(patronus), and order to discharge them and the said sheriff's heirs;
as upon petition of John Glaumvile merchant of London, shewing
that Stephen Maruf' merchant of Genoa bought wool of divers lieges
in England, that at the said Stephen's instance he became his surety,
giving bonds to the vendors for the price thereof, and must needs
pay of his own money 240l. for the said Stephen, 2 marks excepted,
and that scheming to defraud him thereof the said Stephen without
paying the debt secretly withdrew to foreign parts, and being informed
that the said carrack touched at the port of Suthampton laded with
divers goods and merchandise of the said Stephen, among other goods,
the king ordered the said sheriff to cause the said Peter straightway
to come before him, and compel him to make oath to unlade and
deliver to the sheriff all such goods of the said Stephen or to him
pertaining, safe keeping the same until further order; but Walter
Sandes and Thomas Sandes, executors of the sheriff, have made oath
in chancery that that writ was never delivered to him, neither did he
receive any such goods. |
Feb. 15. Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Robert de Nevylle
of Hornby, Ralph de Ever, Nicholas de Midelton, Peter Mauleverere,
John Ingelby, Simon de Quyxlay and Simon Elvyngton, appointed
to make inquisition in Yorkshire what evildoers and breakers of the
peace slew Thomas del Hawe of Bouland and John de Helifelde at
Gisburne in Craven, who knowingly harboured them, and other the
circumstances; as they have returned in chancery the inquisition
before them taken. |
Jan. 25. Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
against John Peraunt, late lieutenant of John Golafre knight deceased
then keeper of the islands of Jeresey, Gernesey, Serke and Aurney,
appointed with others by letters patent of 11 July 18 Richard II to
arrest John Taverner and all his goods within those islands, and to
put the goods without diminution in safe keeping until further
order, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein;
as John Peraunt has made oath in chancery that he meddled not in
aught in that commission contained. |
Jan. 23. Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any process against
Richard de la Panetry the king's esquire, one of the tenants of lands
which were of Walter atte Lee knight executor of Thomas atte Lee,
or other the tenants of the said Walter's lands; as the king appointed
the said Thomas with others a justice to make inquisition what evildoers and breakers of the peace by force of arms broke the king's
park of Berkamstede, entered his free warren there and, without
licence and good will of the king and his ministers, there hunted, took
and carried away deer, hares, conies, pheasants and partridges; but
that commission was never delivered to him, as the said Richard has
made oath in chancery. |
Jan. 31. Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
against Alan de Kyrketon escheator in Bukinghamshire, appointed
by letters patent of 27 October 15 Richard II with Roger Longe
serjeant at arms to take into the king's hand and safe keep until
further order all lands there whereof William Noble tenant in chief
was seised at his death, and by letters patent of 30 November 19
Richard II, being then escheator in Bukinghamshire and Bedfordshire,
appointed with others to make inquisition what lands Edmund Missenden knight at his death held in demesne and in service, and the
yearly value thereof, but order to proceed against others who did
meddle therein; as those commissions were not delivered to the said
Alan. |
Feb. 9. Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
against Ralph de Nevylle knight, appointed by letters patent of 23
February 13 Richard II, with John de Roos knight now deceased,
to make inquisition in Yorkshire, Cumberland and Notynghamshire
what defects there were and what destruction was done to the enclosures
of the closes of the king's forests beyond Trent by negligence of the
farmers thereof and by lieges dwelling within the bounds of those
forests, and what trespasses were therein committed, by whom, for
what cause, on what pretence and how, but order to proceed against
the heirs or executors of the said John; as the said Ralph has borne true
witness in chancery that that commission was not delivered to him. |
Feb. 16. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Henry Stoyle, John Pykenham, both of Wendovere, Philip Warlond
'skynner' and Thomas Staunford 'skynner,' both of London, in
favour of William Peyntour of Trenge, Simon Peyntour, Henry
Peyntour and William Peyntour the younger at suit of John Quynton
for trespass. |
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To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Nicholas
Peyntour and William Peyntour, both of Trenge, at suit of Thomas
Wygynton. |
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To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, at suit of Thomas
Dagnale. |
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Feb. 18. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John atte
Lane and William Bret, and order by mainprise of Henry Parker of
Kent, John Broune of Salop, John Wiltshire of Cambridgeshire and
John Boteswayn of London to set them free, if taken at suit of John
Salman for trespass. |
Feb. 15. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Brian Huscarle of Berkshire, John Hordere of Dorset and John
Boefe of Kent, in favour of John Yeftle prior of the friars of the order
of St. Mary of Mount Carmel Marlebergh, brother Thomas Wolfe one
of the friars his brethren and Philip Blakeman 'bocher' at suit of
John Yatele for trespass. |
Feb. 16. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Dorset. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Loppyngforde of Devon and John Gay of Wiltesir in
favour of Richard Willesdoun, Robert Pouke, Henry Webbe of Fordynton and Thomas Postelle at suit of William Aysshe. |
Feb. 18. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Devon. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Boefe, Nicholas Hywysche of Devon and Richard
Lochard of Herefordshire, in favour of John Mollond at suit of John
Copleston for an account for the time that he was the plaintiff's
bailiff in Est Huccombe. |
Feb. 8. Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any process against John Wadham, appointed
with others to make inquisition in Sussex and the county of Suthampton concerning the names of all lieges who have allied themselves
with foreign merchants, French and other, and have sold to such
merchants great quantity of wool, hides and woolfells and other
merchandise, carrying the same divers times by night and day to
divers ports and privy places by the sea coast in those counties, lading
them in ships and, without payment of customs, subsidies etc. causing
them to be taken over to foreign parts, and order to release any distress
upon him made; as that commission was not delivered to the said
John, as he has made oath in chancery. |
Jan. 28. Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ of supersedeas omnino, mutatis mutandis,
in favour of Hugh Cressy, appointed with others to make inquisition
in Yorkshire and Notynghamshire what kiddles, bridges, nuisances
and obstructions were set in the river Edelle on the border of those
counties, which flows down to Bekerdyke water and thence to the
river Trente, by whom, on what pretence, by what title, when and how,
but order to proceed against such as did meddle therein. |
Feb. 22. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
of John Wallop of the county of Suthampton, Robert Frankelayn,
Henry Randolf and Walter Hastynges of Yorkshire, in favour of
Benedict Holme chaplain at suit of Robert Porter and Felicia his
wife for trespass. |
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To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, at suit of the said
Robert and Felicia for an account for the time that the said chaplain
was receiver of the moneys of the said Felicia. |
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To the same. Like writ at suit of the same plaintiffs for render
of 12l. |
Feb. 5. Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of levying 200l. of the lands and chattels of
the abbot of St. Albans, or of the prior and convent of Tynemuth co.
Northumberland which is a cell of that abbey, and order to discharge
them; as by letters patent of 23 February 13 Richard II the king
granted them in aid of the repair of the priory, namely of a great
tower and gate and great part of the walls towards the sea which
were accidentally fallen to the ground, 500l. payable by assignment
within two years, and on 16 May following the prior and convent
received as a prest at the receipt of the exchequer by the hands of
William Whathamstede canon their attorney 200l. in part payment;
and the earl of Northumberland has borne witness in chancery by
word of mouth that they have laid out that sum upon the repairs
aforesaid. |
March 18. Westminster. |
To R. bishop of Cicestre. Nomination of John de Medilton to
receive the pension wherein by reason of his new creation the bishop is
bound to one of the king's clerks, until by him provided with a benefice. |
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By p.s. [10770.] |
March 19. Westminster. |
To Th. bishop of Karliol. Like writ in favour of Thomas Spaldewyke. By p.s. [10796.] |
Feb. 18. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
William Kirkeby, Nicholas Robert 'sherman,' John Grene 'webbe'
and William Lyntok 'sadeler,' all of London, in favour of Thomas
Clare and Adam Bray 'bruer' indicted for trespass. |
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20 RICHARD II. Part II. |
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1397. |
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Jan. 30. Westminster. |
To Gerard de Albertis of the fellowship of the Albertini dwelling
in the city of London. Licence to receive of Thomas archbishop of
Canterbury 8,000 francs called 'crounes,' and to send them to his
fellows dwelling in foreign parts for furtherance of certain business
of the archbishop there. By K. |
Jan. 29. Westminster. |
To Thomas archbishop of Canterbury. Licence to deliver 8,000
francs called 'crounes' to Gerard de Albertis (as above), and by his
attorneys to receive the same of the said Gerard's fellows dwelling
in foreign parts, for furtherance etc. By K. |
March 26. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Lyndewode of Yorkshire, Robert Frampton of Lyncolnshire and John
Whyte of London to set free Richard Frampton, if taken at suit of
Richard Baynard and Thomas Coleworth for debt. |
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Membrane 17. |
March 19. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Notyngham for the time being. Order every
year to pay to Roger Morton the king's serjeant, groom of his kitchen,
3d. a day, and to pay him the arrears since 8 April last, on which date
for good service the king granted him for life 3d. a day of the issues
of that county. |
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Et erat patens. |
April 27. Westminster. |
To the customers in the port of London and the river Thames.
Order to suffer John de Stratton lord of Landras in Aquitaine by himself, his servants or deputies to lade in a ship in that port and without
payment of custom or subsidy to take to Gascony two marble stones
for his tomb and the tomb of Isabel his wife, marked with his arms,
and one wine vessel called a 'hoggeshede' filled with harness and
implements of his, any former command of the king to the contrary
notwithstanding. |
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To the sheriff of Cumberland. Incomplete entry concerning 20l.
wherein the abbot of Holmcoltram. . . . . . |
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Membrane 16. |
May 3. Westminster. |
To the burgesses of Bruges co. Salop, farmers of the king's mills of
Pendeleston for the time being. Order to pay to Richard Mawardyn
the king's esquire 10l. a year for life, and the arrears since 9 November
6 Richard II, on which date for good service the king granted him
10l. a year of the farm of those mills from Michaelmas then last for
life or until the king should take other order for his estate. |
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Et erat patens. |
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Membrane 15. |
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1397. |
March 27. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order by mainprise of Walter Waltham,
John Bourne, John Matyn and Hugh Forde of Middlesex to set free
John Curteys, imprisoned in Neugate prison at suit of the king and
John Auncelle, for leaving John Auncelle's service before the term
agreed. |
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Membrane 14. |
March 27. Westminster. |
To the collectors of customs and subsidies upon wool, hides and
woolfells in the port of Lewes. Order, upon petition of merchants
native and alien touching at that port, to suffer all who shall bring
any wool etc. thither until Christmas next to weigh the wool in the
town of Lewes by ministers of the staple there, and to ship there wool
so weighed, hides and woolfells and, after payment of customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due, to take them to the staple of Calais and
nowhere else, any ordinances, proclamations or commands to the
contrary notwithstanding; as their petition shews that they suffer hurt
by taking the same from Lewes to the staple of Cicestre, because of
the dangers and peril of the roads and the cost they must needs bear,
and the king's will is to make provision for their advantage and peace,
and for more speedy weighing and shipment of wool etc. |
April 5. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Surrey for the time being. Order to pay to William
Goldynge and Richard Brancet carters of the king's wardrobe 100s.
a year for their lives and the life of the longest liver, and the arrears
since 24 April last, on which date for good service since his coronation
the king granted them for their lives etc. 100s. a year of the issues
and profits of that county. |
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Et erat patens. |
March 29. Westminster. |
To Thomas Cammell escheator in Somerset. Order to give John
Poulet seisin of the lands of John Kayle, which came to the king's
hands by his death and by reason of the nonage of Thomas his son
and heir, who died within age in ward of the king; as Idonea sister
and heir of the said Thomas, whom John Poulet has taken to wife,
has proved her age before the escheator, and the king has taken her
husband's fealty. |
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To John Copleston escheator in Devon. Like order; as the said
Idonea has proved her age before Thomas Cammell. |