Edward IV: June 1467

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3 June 1467 - 7 June 1468

(PRO C 65/108. RP , v.571-635. SR , ii.418-30)

C 65/108 is a roll of forty membranes, each approximately 320mm in width, sewn together in chancery style, and numbered in a later hand with arabic numerals at the top and bottom of each membrane. It is the latter numbering which has been followed here. In addition, the membranes listing the individual exemptions from the act of resumption (membranes 5-26 inclusive) were numbered in Roman numerals by a contemporary hand from j - xxij. The number j, if it ever existed, is now erased but the rest of the sequence survives. The text, written in the chancery hands of several scribes, occupies the rectos of the membranes, apart from the main heading of the roll which is on the dorse of membrane 1, and a contemporary note where membranes 3 and 4 are joined, 'anno septimo', and later notes on membranes 2 and 23, respectively '7 o E. 4 parliament' and 'anno vij o E. iiij ti '. The condition of the roll is generally good, though membranes 1 and 40 are stained with gallic acid making the text illegible in places, and a tear at the right-hand side of membrane 39 has been stitched. The lower halves of membranes 27, 28 and 29 are blank. The roll appears to be complete.

Parliament was summoned by writs of 28 February 1467 to meet at Westminster on 3 June. The Yorkist boroughs of Grantham and Ludlow sent representatives for the first time, and Stamford for the first time since 1322. The names of 279 members of the commons are known, one of whom, John Ferriby, sat for two boroughs: Grimsby and Melcombe Regis.

In the absence of the chancellor, the archbishop of York, George Neville, it was left to the bishop of Lincoln to announce the reasons why parliament had been summoned. The roll says nothing about his opening speech, but the pseudo-Worcester says that it flagged up a resumption of land grants so that the king might have the resources to support himself, and the intention that justice might be done more than had been the case. (fn. int1467-1) The absence of the chancellor was a sign of the worsening relations between the king and his former ally Warwick. Edward was to relieve the archbishop of the great seal on the following Monday (June 8). (fn. int1467-2) Meanwhile, the commons had chosen their speaker who was again Sir John Say, as they announced to the treasurer, Earl Rivers, on Friday June 4. Say was presented to the king the next day and Edward used the occasion to announce to the commons that he intended 'to lyve uppon my nowne' and not to charge them 'but in grete and urgent causes, concernyng more the wele of theym self, and also the defence of theym and of this my reame, rather than my nowne pleasir' (item 7).

It is striking that Edward had waited so long to make this claim - both Henry IV and Henry V had made a similar announcement in their first parliament - and it looks very much like an attempt to lay the tensions of the previous parliament. In 1461 he had chosen rather to stress his willingness to hazard his own person in defence of the realm, and he now returned to this theme. His address concluded by emphasising that he would 'also, in tyme of nede, applie my persone for the wele and defence of you, and of this my reame, not sparyng my body nor lyfe for eny jeoparde that mought happen to the same'. It was a facet of his monarchy he obviously felt would meet with approval, but it also put down a marker that he would be asking for money to go to war. On the following Wednesday, 10 June, parliament was informally prorogued until the next Monday so that all those involved could attend the social event of the decade, the jousts between Anthony Woodville, Lord Scales and the Bastard of Burgundy and the tournament that followed. (fn. int1467-3)

The main item of business in the first session was another act of resumption, to take effect from the previous Easter (item 8). The initiative was again the king's, and part of the act's purpose may have been to demonstrate the king's commitment to good housekeeping before he approached the commons for money. The act was introduced as being for 'the honour, state and prosperite of the kyng, and also of the comen wele, defence, suerte and welfare of this reame'. This time grants of forfeited land were brought within the scope of the act, but they were regarded more tolerantly than grants of crown land and the annotations to the original bills generally include an indication of whether land had been forfeited or not. Many of the bills also give details of their delivery, although not as consistently as in the bills associated with the previous act - a reminder that practice in such matters was not consistent, even under the same clerk of parliament. The receivers of petitions were again the master of the rolls, Robert Kirkham, and the clerk of parliament, John Faukes, with Richard Freston in place of Wetton (who had died in August 1465). (fn. int1467-4) One bill, that delivered by William lord Hastings on behalf of the earl of Warwick, was specifically handed to Faukes. (fn. int1467-5)

In contrast to the 1465 act, many of the bills were submitted in the 'raw' state and required amendment. Several petitioners found the tenure of their grant reduced by a stage, such as a grant to them and their heirs limited to them and the heirs male of their body. When this was done to a grant to John Don and his wife it was specifically 'accordyng to the kinges apoyntment'. Walter Rufford was even less lucky and saw a grant to him and the heirs male of his body changed to a life interest only. (fn. int1467-6) Others lost part of their gains. Thomas Garnet retained a grant from forfeited land but lost an annuity of £20 from the crown estate. (fn. int1467-7) Here as in other cases the clerk's formula for the deletion was 'crossed by the king'. In Maurice Arnold's bill a deleted annuity of £20 was annotated as 'parcell of the croune crossed by the king' and one of 40 marks left intact as 'of the duche of Lancastre not crossed'. (fn. int1467-8) Some bills carried a note that they required further scrutiny. As was now usual, sinecures were included in the resumption but offices carrying responsibilities were not and William Greenway's petition for a fee of £4 as port reeve within the earldom of March was annotated 'it is to be enquired weder the said office nede actuall excersise'. (fn. int1467-9) A number have the final clause ('this said act or any other made or to be made in this present parliament notwithstanding') scribbled in after submission.

That such bills might be the first approach to the king is also shown in the way in which some petitioners elaborated their claims on the king's favour. The fullest of these petitions, for Thomas Vaughan, is transcribed as appendix item 1 and is admittedly something of a special case. Vaughan was heavily involved in the negotiations for the marriage of Edward's sister Margaret to the heir of the duke of Burgundy and his absence abroad may explain why he put in writing what, as a royal servant, he might normally have expected to say informally to the king. There are, however, some signs of prior vetting or authorisation. James Harrington's bill was delivered de mandato Regis , while the earl of Northumberland's was handed over by the Treasurer (Earl Rivers) de mandato domini Regis . (fn. int1467-10) The king himself handed over the bill of his brother Clarence. (fn. int1467-11) Several petitions for the exemption of office within the duchy of Lancaster were delivered by its chancellor, Richard Fowler. One was delivered in his presence and another is endorsed, as if once part of a bundle, provisiones per Foweler deliberate per indentirum . (fn. int1467-12) Fowler's authority alone, however, was not always enough. One bill was noted as delivered by him et postea per literam regis . (fn. int1467-13) Another bill is simply endorsed per literam Regis . (fn. int1467-14)

Annotations to the bills are more likely to record who delivered them than when, but those which do bear dates show that petitions were being submitted from late June 1467. There was a flurry of submissions on 1 July, when parliament was prorogued because of the plague, and on the following day, but bills continued to be received throughout July. Several were handed in at Windsor on 22 July, presumably because one of the receivers was then in attendance upon the king. As in 1463 the king had reserved to himself the right to grant exemptions so there was no reason for petitions to be held over until parliament reconvened, and indeed there is no record of petitions being submitted in the final session, although one bill was delivered by the speaker, John Say, at Reading - presumably on 6 November when parliament met there and was immediately prorogued again. (fn. int1467-15)

As usual, the act of resumption and its exemptions form a discrete section within the roll, here sewn in immediately after the first membrane, which covers the opening events of the parliament. To judge by the uniformity of script, the individual exemptions were again enrolled as a block once they had all been agreed but the ordering by the rank of beneficiary to be seen in previous acts is less consistent here. The last proviso, squeezed in at the end, was in response to Ralph Hasting's discovery that the wording of his original bill had been deficient (appendix item 2). Hastings asked for the original version to be taken out of the rolls and records of parliament, but there is no sign of any deletion in the list of exemptions, or of the original proviso.

The other business done in the first session occupies membranes 27-9. A series of letters patent concerning the Staple, issued the previous December, were ratified, with the addition of certain provisos (items 9-12). This block of business is prefaced by the statement that the letters patent had been made for the defence of Calais and the continuation of the Staple there, 'which nowe late was in ruyne and decay, and likely to have been dissolved'. The mayor of the Staple became ex officio treasurer of Calais and was to account for the revenues of the city and its marches to the crown. The Staplers were also confirmed in their possession of all duties on exported wool and fleeces, other than those exported via the Straits of Gibralter. In return they took over entire financial responsibility for the Calais garrison for eight and a half years, including the repair of the defences. They were to retain £5000 p.a. towards the settlement of the royal debt to them. One of the provisos added that they were also to pay a thousand marks per annum towards the fee of the crown's law officers, or as much of it as there was money to cover.

Two private petitions were enrolled, perhaps because both beneficiaries were sitting in this parliament, one in the lords and the other in the commons. Both bills addressed the consequences of the 1461 act of attainder. As yet there was no common form for seeking the reversal of attainder and the wording of the two petitions is very different, but it is possible to see a standard set of assumptions emerging, both in what was being asked for and in the necessary preliminaries. Submission to the king and the grant of a pardon was required before full restoration could take place and several years might elapse between the two stages. Richard Welles had been admitted to grace in February 1462. He had never been attainted himself but, like Henry Wentworth who had petitioned the previous parliament, was living with the consequences of the attainder of his father, Lionel lord Welles, who had died at Towton. Although the act does not say so, Welles had already been granted his father's possessions (October 1464) and the right to enter his paternal inheritance (July 1465), both favours, no doubt, the reward for his engagement against the Lancastrians at Hexham. Now he successfully petitioned to be allowed to enter all the land that should have descended to him had his father not been attainted (item 14).

Thomas Tresham was in a rather different position. He had been attainted himself, and began his petition (item 13) with a careful piece of self-justification, explaining that he had supported Henry VI, whose household officer he was, only as long as Henry had been the acknowledged king of England. He rehearsed how he had been pardoned by the king in March 1464, a move which had brought him back within the law and allowed him to negotiate the purchase of his forfeited land from its recipients. He now sought the reversal of the act of attainder, so that his possession of the land might be confirmed and he could raise money on it to pay back what he had borrowed from his friends for the repurchase. This degree of detail is unique. But an unenrolled petition for reversal from later in the same parliament (appendix item 4) mentions a similar process in more general terms. Together, they are a reminder that private deals are also likely to lie behind acts of reversal that, on the face of it, simply authorise the individual to re-enter his land.

Both enrolled petitions share what were to become standard clauses in Yorkist reversals: a protection of the rights of anyone with an interest in the land at the time of the attainder, and a bar on any attempt by the man restored to claim back the profits of the land from those granted it during its forfeiture. The wording in Welles' petition, that lack of livelihood made it impossible for him to serve the king as he would wish, was also to be adopted by many later petitioners for reversal. Welles, who was lord Willoughby in right of his first wife, also added that he could not serve the king 'accordyng to the degre that he is called to'.

No unenrolled private petitions are known from this session. Five common petitions were addressed. One sought the extension of the responsibilities of justices of the peace in cases of felony, upon which the king reserved judgement (item 20) and another, which was agreed, rescinded a clause in the letters patent granted to the city of London in November 1462, which had proved a bone of contention with Southwark (item 23). The remaining three returned to aspects of the cloth trade. One was a direct response to the legislation of the previous parliament, which had banned the mixing of flocks with wool (1463 item 49). Three Devonshire hundreds sought exemption on the grounds that the wool they used was so harsh that this was the only way to obtain an acceptable quality of cloth (item 21). The Norwich craft of worsted weavers sought authority to appoint four officials a year to inspect the quality of worsteds made throughout the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge (item 19). The preamble did not justify the move by reference to the collapse of the cloth trade. Instead, it emphasised that the deterrent effect of poor quality on would-be purchasers was, in the case of foreign buyers, to the detriment of the king's revenue from the customs. The health of the king's finances was also the first justification adduced for a bill banning the export of woollen yarn or unfinished cloth, although the preamble did then add (with a return to the protectionism of the previous parliament) that the ban would make more work for native weavers and fullers, 'for lak wherof dyvers of your true liegemen been gretely hurte and enpoverysshed, and estraungers therby the better occupied and enriched' (item 22). All three bills were agreed.

As in the previous roll, the common petitions are separated on the roll from the rest of the business of the first session by a narrative of the ensuing series of prorogations. That narrative occupies membrane 30 and the common petitions as usual begin a new membrane [31]. The opening business of the next session then follows without a break, again on the model of the previous parliament.

The first session was prorogued on 1 July 1467 (items 16-17). The speaker expressed the commons' satisfaction that the king intended to live of his own and had presented an act of resumption to them. This they now returned with their agreement. The speaker then drew attention to the needs of the defence of the realm and also demanded that provision be made for the proper execution of the laws. The chancellor answered on the king's behalf, thanking them for their help with the act of resumption and sharing their concerns. As far as defence was concerned, the king had made adequate provision for the safety of Calais. How he intended to provide for the safety of Ireland would shortly be made known to them, and he also intended to provide suitably for keeping the sea and for the defence of the Scottish border. There is nothing more on the roll about the king's plans for Ireland, where in the previous year the deputy lieutenant, the earl of Desmond, had been defeated at Offaly and taken prisoner. Arrangements were already in hand to send forces to Ireland under the command of the earl of Worcester, who had replaced Desmond as deputy, although it was probably autumn before he arrived. (fn. int1467-16) Parliament was then prorogued by the chancellor, on the grounds that it was the height of summer, and the harvest was approaching. Plague was also about and the chancellor mentioned that some members of the commons house had already died. Wedgwood identifies two deaths among the members at the end of June: John Filoll, one of the knights for Dorset, died on 29 June and William Vernon of Haddon, one of the knights for Derbyshire, the next day. (fn. int1467-17) It is not surprising that the chancellor should cite 'the manifest danger' to the others present as a reason for prorogation.

Parliament reassembled as planned on 6 November at Reading Abbey, where it was immediately prorogued. Speaking before the king in full parliament the chancellor gave two reasons for the decision. The first was the shortness of the days and the general inclemency of the season, the second that the business could not be adequately resolved without the advice of the lords of the king's council and the assent of the parliament, the majority of whom were absent (item 17). The scale of the absenteeism cannot be determined, or whether it was genuinely serious enough to halt at short notice a session which would otherwise have gone ahead. Parliament was to meet again at Reading on 5 May 1468. When it did so the chancellor, in the king's presence, announced its prorogation to Westminster a week later, to allow time for Edward to receive word from 'certain other persons' concerning foreign affairs - a reference to the ongoing negotiations with Burgundy and Brittany directed to creating an alliance against France.

On the roll, the resumption of parliament on 12 May follows without a break from the common petitions agreed in the previous session. The first business to be recorded was the address of the chancellor to the king and both houses on 17 May (items 24-9). This took up the themes of defence and law - peace outward and inward - which the speaker had flagged up as particular concerns at the end of the first session. After a disquisition on the nature of justice, the chancellor reminded his audience of the state of England when Edward IV had taken over: the law not upheld and the country surrounded by enemies. He then surveyed all that the king had done in the way of securing alliances and trading agreements with other countries - including 'his olde frendes of Almayn', a reference that may not have gone down well with the London members given their hostility to the privileges of the Hanse. All this diplomatic activity, the chancellor stressed, had been undertaken at the king's own expense and directed at eroding the power of France as a prelude to recovering English rights there. If the three estates would now help him, the king promised to undertake the recovery of English interests in France. (fn. int1467-18)

The address is followed immediately on the roll by a memorandum that the commons appeared before the king in full parliament and through their speaker announced the grant of two tenths and fifteenths, less the usual deduction of £6000 from each of them. The indenture of agreement follows (item 30). The money was to be paid in four instalments, the first due at Martinmas 1468 and the last on Lady Day 1470. The exemption for Great Yarmouth, and the limitation of Cambridge's contribution to £10, both agreed in the last parliament, are built into the indenture, as is an exemption for Lincoln and its suburbs. The city had been pleading poverty throughout the century and first received exemption from grants of tenths and fifteenths in the 1431 parliament (1431 item 13). This, like Yarmouth's exemption, was deemed to have lapsed at Edward IV's accession and the city must have petitioned for its confirmation, although no record of it survives. Edward confirmed Henry VI's other grants to the city, and made a generous grant himself in 1466 in recognition of its poverty which, inter alia , annexed the neighbouring settlements of Branston, Bracebridge, Waddington and Canwick. (fn. int1467-19) Confirmation of its exemption was presumably part of this package of benefits, although it is not mentioned.

The grant of the fifteenths and tenths did not tie the collection of the subsidy explicitly to the pursuit of a French campaign, but it had been requested for that purpose and Edward's failure to mount such a campaign contributed to the hostility with which the tax came to be regarded. Warkworth again articulates resentment of the tax burden, which was also to feature, albeit obliquely, in the manifesto of the 1469 rebels. (fn. int1467-20)

From the king's point of view, the grant of taxation was the main business of this session, and relatively few other pieces of business are recorded. The grant is followed immediately on the roll by the ratification of royal grants made to the queen in July 1467 (item 31). The ratification explicitly invalidated any previous grants of the land made to others by the king's letters patent, and is followed by a series of provisos for the king's brother Clarence and a small number of favoured courtiers. Among them are William lord Hastings and Richard Fenys, lord Dacre, the two men thought by John Paston III in 1462 to be 'now gretest abowt the kyngys person'. (fn. int1467-21) Parliament also ratified letters patent to the Staplers, setting out the terms for repayment of a loan of 10,000m made by them towards the cost of the marriage of the king's sister Margaret to Charles, the new duke of Burgundy (item 34). The letters were issued on 2 June 1468, just five days before parliament's dissolution, and must therefore have received parliamentary confirmation almost immediately.

No private petitions are enrolled from this session, although some were agreed. The duchess of Exeter successfully petitioned for the ratification of letters patent granting her the lands of her estranged (and attainted) husband (appendix item 3). Two petitions lifting the consequences of attainder are known from exemplifications under the great seal issued on 3 June 1468 (appendix items 4-5). Seven common petitions were addressed. Three were pieces of business from the previous parliament. One was becoming something of a fixture. The attempt to help the financial position of sheriffs, shelved in the previous parliament (1463 item 59) reappeared verbatim, but for minor scribal variations, and met with no greater success (item 39). The prohibition on buying wool before shearing, which had only been effective until 1467 (1463 item 52), returned so that it could be extended from 1468 until the next parliament (item 36) but this time was reserved for further consideration. A petition from the clothmakers of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex revisited the question of the dimensions of woollen cloth (item 35). The petition is couched as a request for legislation against cloth makers in the region who were deceiving their customers by making cloth of less than its traditional size. But little attention is given to enforcement and the real object of the exercise was probably to get on record that the traditional size of broad cloths and straits in the counties concerned was not the same as that imposed by the statutes of 1463 and 1465 (1463 items 17, 49).

An act exonerating those sheriffs and their officials who had held office for longer than a year during the unsettled first three years of the reign was agreed (item 38), as was the bill of the freeholders of Middlesex complaining about the practice of amercing jurors for non-attendance when a case was not being heard (item 37). The king reserved judgement on a bill that sought to make the theft of pyxes high treason, and demanded that perpetrators should be burnt, without benefit of clergy (item 40). The king's reservations were probably to do with the extension of the definition of treason, always a sensitive issue. The bill was prompted by a spate of recent thefts, to which a number of contemporaries draw attention. In spite of making the penalty death by burning, there seems to have been no doubt that the motive behind such thefts was greed, even if the thieves were behaving like Lollards and heretics. Gregory's Chronicle, which gives the fullest account of the thefts, is clear:

there were many chyrchys robbyd in the cytte of London only of the boxys with the sacrament. And men had moche wondyr of thys, and sad men demyd that there had ben sum felyschippe of heretykys assocyat to gederys. But hyt was knowe aftyr that it was done of very nede. (fn. int1467-22)

The bill does not dissent from this verdict, and is determinedly pragmatic in its claim that such thefts would hinder divine service. It extends the denial of benefit of clergy to the theft of any church goods, although only the theft of vessels which had held the blessed sacrament, chalices as well as pyxes, was to be deemed treason.

As the chancellor's address at the beginning of the session had signalled, the king had in mind peace inward as well as peace outward. This was the subject of the last of the common petitions, which marked the first Yorkist engagement with the question of grants of livery - something the commons had been associating with the encouragement of law breaking since the fourteenth century. (fn. int1467-23) This 'petition' is in fact a declaration of royal intent and opens 'The kyng, remembryng' (item 41). All existing statutes (which were left unspecified) were to be enforced. In addition no one was to retain or give livery to anyone other than his household servants, officers or legal advisers. The penalty was a potentially crippling £5 for every livery or badge given, or for every month the relationship lasted - the latter to be paid by both parties to the relationship.

The act may have been prompted by an outbreak of violent unrest in Derbyshire in the previous year, but it also needs to be seen in the context of Edward IV's need to be seen to be 'tough on crime' at a time when peace at home was being very explicitly linked with his plans for war abroad. It went further than previous legislation on all fronts: the penalties were harsher, prosecution was made easier and the categories of exemption were narrower. The enrolled version was modified by a number of provisos, which were presumably the result of discussion in the lords and are primarily concerned with the matter of exemptions. Grants of land, office or money made by the king and others in return for legal advice or lawful service were explicitly excluded from the act. Also excluded was the granting of ceremonial livery, such as that worn by knights of the bath at their creation, serjeants at law or guildsmen, or livery granted in a military context. It is, however, impossible to be sure whether the provisos were an attempt to limit the aims of the act or to compensate for its sloppy drafting: whether one sees them, in other words, as amendments or clarifications. Certainly the exemption of grants in return for lawful service left intact the means by which most lords now formalised relationships with their adherents.

Normally the common petitions are the last item on the roll, but in this case an extra membrane has been added [40] recording the accusation of peculation made by the goldsmith George Willersby against the keeper of the king's exchange, Hugh Brice (item 42). Neither man was a member of the commons, but Willersby was admitted into the house on 20 May to make his accusation and the commons then also allowed Brice to give his reply in person. The commons felt that time was too short for the matter to be resolved in parliament, and requested a high-powered committee of both houses to look into the matter. The king agreed, saving his prerogative, but there is no record of the outcome.

Text and translation

[p. v-571]
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ROTULUS PARLIAMENTI SUMONITI APUD WESTM', TERTIO DIE JUNII, ANNO REGNI REGIS EDWARDI QUARTI SEPTIMO, ET USQUE IN ANNUM OCTAVUM CONTINUATI. THE ROLL OF THE PARLIAMENT SUMMONED AT WESTMINSTER ON 3 JUNE IN THE SEVENTH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF KING EDWARD THE FOURTH, AND CONTINUED INTO THE EIGHTH YEAR.
Pronunciatio parliamenti. The opening of parliament.
1. Memorandum quod die mercurii, tertio die Junii, anno regni regis Edwardi quarti post conquestum septimo, ipso domino rege in camera depicta, infra palacium suum Westm', regali solio residente, presentibus etiam quampluribus prelatis, proceribus et communibus regni Anglie, ad parliamentum tunc ibidem summonitum auctoritate regia convocatis; venerabilis pater Willelmus Lincoln' episcopus, tunc absente Georgio archiepiscopo Ebor', cancellario Anglie, causam summonitionis parliamenti predicti de mandato ipsius domini regis egregie declaravit: post cujus declarationem, predictus episcopus prefatis communibus nomine regio dedit in mandatis, quod in domo sua communi et consueta in crastino convenirent, et unum prelocutorum suum eligerent; ac sic electum eidem domino regi presentarent. Declaravit insuper idem episcopus, de mandato dicti domini regis, qualiter idem dominus rex voluit et concessit, quod omnes et singuli domini spirituales et temporales, ac communes predicti, omnibus et singulis libertatibus et privilegiis, eis et eorum cuilibet per nobiles progenitores ipsius domini regis, quondam reges Anglie, concessis et minime revocatis, nec per legem terre revocabilibus, set per ipsos et eorum quemlibet rationabiliter usitatis, gaudeant et utantur. Et ut justitia conqueri volentibus posset celerius adhiberi, < idem > dominus rex certos receptores et triatores petitionum in dicto parliamento exhibendarum constituit et assignavit in forma sequenti. 1. Be it remembered that on Wednesday 3 June in the seventh year of the reign of King Edward the fourth since the conquest [1467], with the lord king sitting on the royal throne in the Painted Chamber within his palace of Westminster; there being also present many prelates, nobles and the commons of the realm of England assembled at the parliament summoned there by royal authority; the venerable father William, bishop of Lincoln (George, archbishop of York, the chancellor of England, then being absent), announced uncommonly well by order of the lord king the reason for summoning the aforesaid parliament; after the announcement of which, the aforesaid bishop in the king's name ordered the aforementioned commons to assemble on the following day in their common house as usual and elect one of their number as speaker, and present the man thus elected to the same lord king. The same bishop announced moreover, at the said lord king's command, how the same lord king had willed and granted that each and every lord spiritual and temporal, and the aforesaid commons, should enjoy and exercise each and every liberty and privilege granted to them and to each of them by the noble progenitors of the lord king, once kings of England, and not revoked or revokable by the law of the land, but reasonably exercised by them and each of them. And so that justice might be done more swiftly to those wishing to complain, the same lord king appointed and assigned certain receivers and triers of the petitions to be presented in the said parliament, in the following form.
2. Resceivours des petitions d'Engleterre, Irland, Gales et Escoce:

  • Sir Robert Kirkeham
  • Sir Johan Faukes
  • Sir Richard Freston.
2. Receivers of petitions from England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland:

  • Sir Robert Kirkham
  • Sir John Faukes
  • Sir Richard Freston.
3. Resceivours des petitions de Gascoigne, et d'autres terres et paiis de par dela, et des Isles:

  • Sir Henry Sharpe
  • Sir Johan Chamberleyn
  • Sir William Bolton.
3. Receivers of petitions from Gascony, and the other lands and countries overseas, and from the Channel Islands:

  • Sir Henry Sharp
  • Sir John Chamberlain
  • Sir William Bolton.
Et ceux qi voillent deliverer lour petitions, lez baillent par entre cy et vendredy proschein venaunt. And those who wish to submit their petitions should deliver them between now and Friday next.
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4. Et sount assignes triours des petitions d'Engleterre, Irland, Gales et Escoce:

  • L'ercevesqe de Canterburs
  • Le duc de Clarence
  • L'evesqe de Loundres
  • L'evesqe de Wynchestre
  • L'evesqe de Baa
  • Le count de Arundell
  • Le count de Worcestre
  • L'abbe de Seint Albon
  • L'abbe de Seint Austyn de Caunterbirs
  • L'abbe                        
  • Le priour de Seint Johan Jerusalem in Engleterre
  • Le sire de Berners
  • Le sire de Audeley
  • Le sire de Hastynges
  • Sir Johan Markham
  • Sir Thomas Billyng
  • William Lacon
4. And the following are assigned triers of petitions for England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland:

  • The archbishop of Canterbury
  • The duke of Clarence
  • The bishop of London
  • The bishop of Winchester
  • The bishop of Bath
  • The earl of Arundel
  • The earl of Worcester,
  • The abbot of St Albans
  • The abbot of St Augustine's, Canterbury
  • The abbot of                        
  • The prior of St John of Jerusalem in England
  • Lord Berners
  • Lord Audley
  • Lord Hastings
  • Sir John Markham
  • Sir Thomas Billing
  • William Lacon
- toutz ensemble, ou sis de prelates et seignours avauntditz, appellez a ceux lez chaunceller et tresorer, et auxi les serjantez du roi, quaunt y bosoignera. Et tiendront lour place en la chambre de chamberleyn, pres la chambre depeintee. - to act all together, or at least six of the aforesaid prelates and lords, consulting with the chancellor and treasurer, and also the king's serjeants, when necessary. And they shall hold their session in the chamberlain's chamber, near the Painted Chamber.
5. Et sount assignes triours des petitions de Gascoigne, et d'autres terres et paiis de par dela, et des Isles:

  • L'ercevesqe d'Everwyk
  • L'evesqe de Nicoll
  • L'evesqe de Ely
  • L'evesqe de Rouchestr'
  • Le count de Essex
  • Le count de Ryvers
  • L'abbe de Glastonbury
  • L'abbe de Gloucestr'
  • Le sire de Scales
  • Le sire de Dudeley
  • Le sire de Dacres
  • Sir Robert Danby
  • Sir Richard Chok
  • Thomas Litelton
5. And the following are assigned triers of petitions for Gascony and the other lands and countries overseas, and for the Channel Islands:

  • The archbishop of York
  • The bishop of Lincoln
  • The bishop of Ely
  • The bishop of Rochester
  • The earl of Essex
  • Earl Rivers
  • The abbot of Glastonbury
  • The abbot of Gloucester
  • Lord Scales
  • Lord Dudley
  • Lord Dacre
  • Sir Robert Danby
  • Sir Richard Chokke
  • Thomas Littleton
- toutz ensemble, ou quatre dez prelates et seignours avauntditz, appellez a eux les chaunceller et tresorer, et auxi les serjantz du roi, quaunt y bosignera. Et tiendront lour place en la chambre Marcolf. - to act all together, or at least four of the aforesaid prelates and lords, consulting with the chancellor and treasurer, and also the king's serjeants, when necessary. And they shall hold their session in the Marcolf Chamber.
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Electio prelocutoris. The election of the speaker.
6. Memorandum quod die veneris, tertio die parliamenti, prefati communes per quosdam socios suos declaraverunt dominis spiritualibus et temporalibus in presenti parliamento, quod ipsi, mandatum domini regis die mercurii proximo preterito sibi injunctum cum omni diligentia exequentes, elegerunt quendam Johannem Say, militem, prelocutorem suum; humillime deprecando, quatinus hoc regie celsitudini intimarent, et ut notitiam regie voluntatis quando ipsum prelocutorem sibi presentari placeret < habere possent. > Quibus ex parte dicti domini regis extitit responsum, quod idem dominus rex hujusmodi presentationem sibi in crastino fieri voluit. 6. Be it remembered that on Friday, the third day of parliament, the aforesaid commons announced through certain of their colleagues to the lords spiritual and temporal in the present parliament, that they, executing the order of the lord king given them on Wednesday last with all diligence, had elected one John Say, knight, as their speaker; humbly requesting that they should make this known to the royal highness, and that they might know of the royal will when it would please him to have the same speaker presented to him. To which it was answered on behalf of the said lord king that the same lord king wished this presentation to be made to him on the following day.
Presentatio prelocutoris. The presentation of the speaker.
7. Item, die sabbati tunc proximo sequenti, prefati communes presentaverunt domino regi, prefatum Johannem Say prelocutorem suum, de quo idem dominus rex se bene contentavit. Qui quidem Johannes, post excusationem suam coram domino rege propositam, pro eo quod ipsa sua excusatio ex parte dicti domini regis admitti non potuit, eidem domino regi humillime supplicavit, quod tam ipse, quam socii sui communes ad presens parliamentum convocati, talibus et tantis privilegiis et libertatibus, quibus et quantis aliquis prelocutor et communes, ad aliquod parliamentum tempore ipsius domini regis aut progenitorum suorum venientes, uti et gaudere consueverant, uti et gaudere possent. Et ulterius idem prelocutor humillime supplicavit, quod quandocumque aliqua per ipsum in parliamento predicto nomine communitatis predicte, eidem domino regi proferri et declarari contingeret, ea sub tali posset protestatione proferre et declarare, quod si ipse aliqua sibi per prefatos socios suos injuncta, aliter quam ipsi concordati fuerint, aut in addendo vel omittendo declararet, ea sic declarata per predictos socios suos corrigere posset et emendare; et quod protestatio et requesta sue hujusmodi in rotulo parliamenti predicti inactitaretur. Cui per comitem de Ryvers, thesaurarium Anglie, cancellario tunc absente, de mandato dicti domini regis extitit responsum, quod prefati communes talibus libertatibus et privilegiis, ac idem prelocutor tali protestatione, fruerentur et gauderent, qualibet alii prelocutores et communes tempore dicti domini regis, ac nobilium progenitorum suorum, in hujusmodi parliamentis uti et gaudere consueverunt. Et ceterum idem dominus rex, ore suo proprio, prefatis communibus hoc modo allocutus est. 7. Item, on the following Saturday, the aforementioned commons presented the aforesaid John Say to the lord king as their speaker, with whom the same lord king was well satisfied. Which John, having made his excuse before the lord king, because that excuse could not be allowed by the said lord king, most humbly requested the same lord king that both he himself and his fellow commons assembled at the present parliament might use and enjoy such and as many privileges and liberties as any speaker and commons who came to any parliament in the time of the lord king himself or of his progenitors were accustomed to use and enjoy. And in addition the same speaker most humbly requested that whenever anything might be proposed or announced by him to the same lord king in the aforesaid parliament, he might propose and announce it under the protestation that if he should say anything enjoined upon him by his aforesaid colleagues other than they had agreed, either by adding or omitting matter, that what he had said might be corrected and amended by his aforesaid colleagues; and that his protestation and request might be enrolled on the roll of parliament. To which the aforesaid Earl Rivers, treasurer of England, answered (the chancellor then being absent) on the order of the said lord king, that the aforesaid commons might reap and enjoy the liberties and privileges, and the same speaker the protestation, such as other speakers and commons have been accustomed to use and enjoy in such parliaments in the time of the said lord king and his noble progenitors. And then the same lord king addressed the aforementioned commons from his own lips, to this effect:
John Say, and ye sirs, comyn to this my court of parlement for the comon of this my lond. The cause why Y have called and sommoned this my present parlement is, that Y purpose to lyve uppon my nowne, and not to charge my subgettes but in grete and urgent causes, concernyng more the wele of theym self, and also the defence of theym and of this my reame, rather than my nowne pleasir, as here to fore by commons of this londe hath been doon and born unto my progenitours in tyme of nede; wheryn Y trust that ye sirs, and all the common of this my lond, woll be as tender and kynde unto me in suche cases, as heretofore eny commons have been to eny of my seid progenitours. And for the good willes, kyndnes, and true hertes that ye have born, contynued and shewed unto me at all tymes here to fore, Y thank you as hertely as Y can, as so Y trust ye wille contynue in tyme commyng; for the whiche by the grace of God, Y shall be to you as good and gratious kyng, and reigne as rightwisely uppon you, as ever did eny of my progenitours uppon commons of this my reame in dayes past; and shall also, in tyme of nede, applie my persone for the wele and defence of you, and of this my reame, not sparyng my body nor lyfe for eny jeoparde that mought happen to the same. John Say, and you, sirs, who have come to this my court of parliament for the commons of this my land. The reason why I have called and summoned this my present parliament is that I intend to live upon my own resources, and not charge my subjects except for important and urgent reasons which more concern their own well-being, and also their defence and that of this my realm, than my own pleasure, as has previously been done and borne by the commons of this realm for my progenitors in time of need; in which matter I trust that you, sirs, and all the commons of this my land will be as sympathetic and kind to me in such matters as any commons have been to any of my said progenitors in the past. And for the goodwill, kindness and the true affection that you have always borne, maintained and showed towards me in the past I thank you as sincerely as I can, and so I trust you will continue in future; for which, by the grace of God, I shall be as good and gracious a king to you, and reign as righteously over you, as ever did any of my progenitors over the commons of this my realm in the past; and I shall also, in time of need, devote my person for your weal and defence and that of this my realm, not sparing my body or life because of any danger that might befall them.
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8. Memorandum quod quedam cedula, formam cujusdam actus resumptionis in se continens, exhibita fuit in presenti parliamento in hec verba. 8. Be it remembered that a schedule containing the text of an act of resumption was presented in the present parliament in these words:
Resumpcio. Resumption.
For dyvers causes and considerations concernyng the honour, state and prosperite of the kyng, and also of the comen wele, defence, suerte and welfare of this reame, and his subgettes of the same, it is ordeyned, enacte and stablisshed, by thavis and assent of the lordes spirituelx and temporelx, and commons, in this present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same; that the kyng, from the fest of Ester last past, have, take, sese, hold and joye, all honours, castelles, lordshippes, townes, towneshippes, maners, landes, tenementes, wastes, forestes, chaces, rents, annuiteez, fermes, feefermes, reversions, services, issues, profittes and commoditeez, which he was seased and possessed of the .iiij. th day of Marche, the first yere of his reigne, or eny tyme after, by reason of the corone of Englond, the duchie of Cornewaill, principalte of Wales, and erledome of Chestr', or eny of theym, in Englond, Irlond, Wales, and marches therof, Guysnes, Caleis and marches therof, or that apperteyned or belonged to hym the same .iiij. th day or eny tyme syn, as parcell of his duchie of Lancastr', or by the forfeiture of Henry the sixt, late in dede and not in right kyng of Englond, or eny persone atteynted syn the seid .iiij. th day of Marche, by auctorite of eny parlement holden syn the seid .iiij. th day, or otherwise atteynted by the course of the common lawe of this londe, and passed from the kyng under eny of his seales, to eny persone or persones, in fee symple, fee taille, terme of lyfe, or terme of yeres: and that the kyng, fro the seid fest of Ester, have, hold and joy every of the premisses, in like estate as he had theym the seid .iiij. th day of Marche, or eny tyme after. For various reasons and considerations concerning the honour, estate and prosperity of the king, and also the common weal, defence, security and welfare of this realm, and of his subjects of the same, it is ordained, enacted and decreed by the advice and assent of the lords spiritual and temporal and of the commons assembled in this present parliament, and by authority of the same, that from Easter last the king shall have, take, seize, hold and enjoy all the honours, castles, lordships, towns, townships, manors, lands, tenements, wastes, forests, chases, rents, annuities, farms, fee-farms, reversions, services, issues, profits and commodities of which he was seised and had possession on 4 March in the first year of his reign [1461], or at any time afterwards, by reason of the crown of England, the duchy of Cornwall, principality of Wales and earldom of Chester, or any of them, in England, Ireland, Wales and its marches, Guisnes, Calais and its marches, or that appertained or belonged to him on the same fourth day or at any time since as part of his duchy of Lancaster or by the forfeiture of Henry VI, late in deed and not by right king of England, or any person attainted since the said 4 March by the authority of any parliament held since the said fourth day, or otherwise attainted by process of the common law of this land, and granted by the king under any of his seals to any person or persons in fee-simple, fee-tail, for term of life or term of years: and that from the said feast of Easter the king shall have, hold and enjoy everything stated in the same estate as he had them on the said 4 March or at any time afterwards.
Also that all yeftes, grauntes, ratifications, releses, leses, dymyses and confirmations, made by the kyng the seid .iiij. th day of Marche, or eny tyme syn, to eny persone or persones, of eny of the premisses, in fee symple, fee taille, terme of lyfe, or terme of yeres, under eny of his seales, be from the seid fest of Ester voide, and of noo force nor effecte. Also that all gifts, grants, ratifications, releases, leases, demises and confirmations made by the king on the said 4 March, or at any time since, to any person or persons, of any of the foregoing, in fee-simple, fee-tail, term of life or term of years under any of his seals shall be void, and of no force or effect from the said feast of Easter.
And ferthermore it is ordeyned by the seid advis, assent and auctorite that the kyng, from the seid fest of Ester, have, take, sease, hold and joy all honours, castelles, lordshippes, townes, towneshippes, manoirs, londes, tenementes, rentes, services, possessions, enheritementez, issues, profittez and commoditeez, which the full noble and famous prynce Richard, veray, true and rightwys enheritour to the reames of Englond and Fraunce, and lordship of Irlond, fader to the kyng, was seased of to his owne use and behofe, the .xxx. ti day of Decembre, the .xxxix. ti yere of the pretensed reigne of the seid Henry the sixt. And that the kyng, from the seid fest of Ester, have, hold and joy all the same honours, castelles, lordshippes, townes, towneshippes, maners, landes, tenementes, rentes, services, possessions, enheritamentes, issues, profittes and commoditees, in like estate as his seid fader had theym the seid .xxx. ti day of Decembre. And that all yeftes, grauntes, ratifications, releses, leses, dymyses and confirmations, made by the kyng syn the same .xxx. ti day, to eny persone or persones, under eny of his seales, of eny of the same possessions, issues, profittes or commoditees, or of eny lordshippes, maners, londes, tenementes, possessions or enheritamentes, wherof eny persone or persones were seased the same .xxx. ti day, to the use and behofe of his seid fader, or of eny right, title or intres, of or in eny parte of the same, or of or in eny of the premisses, which his seid fader was seased of the seid .xxx. ti day, or of eny pension, rent or annuite, [p. v-573][col. a] to be had, take, perceyved or levied, of or in eny part therof, or of or in eny parte wherof eny persone or persones were seased to the use and behofe of his seid fader, the seid .xxx. ti day, be from the seid fest of Ester voide, and of noo force nor effecte. And furthermore it is ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that from the said feast of Easter the king shall have, take, seize, hold and enjoy all the honours, castles, lordships, towns, townships, manors, lands, tenements, rents, services, possessions, hereditaments, issues, profits and commodities of which the most noble and renowned Prince Richard, the real, true and rightful inheritor to the realms of England and France and the lordship of Ireland, the king's father, was seised to his own use and benefit on 30 December in the thirty-ninth year of the feigned reign of the said Henry VI [1460]. And that from the said feast of Easter the king shall have, hold and enjoy all the same honours, castles, lordships, towns, townships, manors, lands, tenements, rents, services, possessions, hereditaments, issues, profits and commodities in the same estate as his said father held them on the said 30 December. And that all gifts, grants, ratifications, releases, leases, demises and confirmations made by the king since the same thirtieth day to any person or persons, under any of his seals, of any of the same possessions, issues, profits or commodities, or of any lordships, manors, lands, tenements, possessions or hereditaments of which any person or persons were seised on the same thirtieth day to the use and benefit of his said father, or of any right, title or interest of or in any part of the same, or of or in any of the foregoing of which his said father was seised on the said thirtieth day, or of any pension, rent or annuity, [p. v-573][col. a] to be had, taken, received or levied of or in any part of them, or of or in any part of which any person or persons were seised to the use and benefit of his said father on the said thirtieth day shall be void and of no force or effect from the said feast of Easter.
And also by the seid advis, assent and auctorite, it is ordeyned and stablisshed; that such lawfull right, title, clayme and interesse, be saved and had to every persone and persones, and every their heires, other then the seid persones atteynted, and their heires cleymyng in by theym or eny of theym, as he or they not attaynted, myght or shuld have had in eny of the premisses, yf this acte had not be made, otherwise than by the kynges graunte, or eny his lettres patentes or assignement. And also it is ordained and decreed by the said advice, assent and authority that such lawful right, title, claim and interest be saved and had to every person and persons, and each of their heirs, other than the said attainted persons and their heirs claiming by them or by any of them, as he or they who are not attainted might or should have had in any of the things stated if this act had not been made, other than by the king's grant, or by any of his letters patent or assignment.
And ferthermore it is ordeyned by the seid advis, assent and auctorite; that all yeftes made by the kyng the seid .iiij. th day of Marche, or eny tyme syn, to eny persone or persones, of eny office in Englond, Irlond, Wales or marches therof, wheruppon no charge hangeth nor nedeth to be of actuell excercise or occupation, be from the seid fest of Ester voide, and of no force nor effecte. And furthermore it is ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that all gifts made by the king on the said 4 March, or at any time since, to any person or persons of any office in England, Ireland, Wales or its marches which do not carry the obligation to carry out actual duties shall be void and of no force or effect from the said feast of Easter.
Also that all grauntes made by the kyng the seid .iiij. th day of Marche, or eny tyme syn, to eny persone or persones, of eny office or offices in Englond, Irlond, Wales or marches therof, Guysnes, Caleis or marches therof, with fees, wages, profittes or commoditees, not used and accustumed to the same office or offices afore the same .iiij. th day of Marche, be from the seid fest of Ester, as to the seid fees, wages, profittes and commoditees, and every of theym so not used and accustumed, voide, and of no force nor effecte. Also that all the grants made by the king on the said 4 March, or at any time since, to any person or persons of any office or offices in England, Ireland, Wales or its marches, Guisnes, Calais or its marches, with fees, wages, profits or commodities not usual and customary in the same office or offices before the same 4 March shall be, as regards the said fees, wages, profits and commodities and each of them not usual and customary, void and of no force or effect from the said feast of Easter.
Also that every graunte made by the kyng the seid .iiij. th day of Marche, or eny tyme syn, to eny persone for terme of his lyfe, of thoffice of sergeaunt of armes, or to be sergeaunt of armes, be from the seid fest of Ester of noon other force nor effecte, than onely at the kynges wille and pleasure. Also that every grant made by the king on the said 4 March, or at any time since, to any person for term of his life of the office of serjeant-at-arms, or to be serjeant-at-arms, shall be of no other force or effect from the said feast of Easter than only at the king's will and pleasure.
Provided, that this acte nor nothyng conteyned therin, extend to eny graunte or grauntes afore this tyme made to eny lord not attaynted, of eny rent or annuite in or for his creation, supportation or sustentation of his name, honour and estate. Nor to eny graunte made to eny persone or persones, of eny office or offices, which were office or offices the seid .iiij. th day of Marche or afore, and nedeth actuell excercise, other than the seid offices of sergeaunt of armes, graunted the seid .iiij. th day of Marche or after, to eny persone or persones, for terme of his lyfe or their lyfes, with fees, wages and profittes to the same office or offices due and accustumed. Provided that this act and anything contained in it shall not extend to any grant or grants made in the past to any unattainted lord of any rent or annuity in or for his creation, support, or the maintenance of his name, honour and estate. Or to any grant made to any person or persons of any office or offices which were an office or offices on the said 4 March or before, and which require actual exercise, other than the said offices of serjeant-at-arms granted on the said 4 March or since to any person or persons for term of his life or their lives, with the fees, wages and profits due and customary in the same office or offices.
Provided also, that this acte extend not, nor be prejudiciall or hurtyng in eny wise, to eny maire, baillif or baillifs, shirref or shirrefs; maire and shirref; maire and shirrefs; maire, citezeins and inhabitaunts; maire, shirrefs and comminalte, their heires and successours; shirref and baillifs; comminalte and citezeins; citezeins, comminalte; maire, shirref and comminalte; maire and comminalte and their successours; maire and comminalte and citezeins and their successours; maire and comminalte and citezeins; maire, comminalte and burgeis; maire, comminalte, citezeins and their successours; maire, shirref and baillifs; maire, shirrefs and comminalte; maire and citezeins; maire and citezeins and their successours; maire, aldermen, citezeins and their successours; baillifs, burgeis and their successours; burgeis and comminalte and their successours; baillifs, burgeis and comminalte, their heires and successours; baillifs, comminalte and their successours; baillifs, burgeis and comminalte; maire and citezeins; maire, baillifs and burgeis; maire, baillifs and citezeins and their successours; baillifs and [col. b] burgeis, their heires and successours; maire and aldermen and their successours; maire, baillifs, burgeys, men and comminalte, their heires and successours; maire and citezeins; maire, shirrefs, citezeins and their successours; citezeins and inhabitauntes; maire, citezeins and their successours; maire, citezeins and inhabitauntes; maire and citezeins, their heires and successours; maire, baillifs, burgeis and comminalte; maire and comminalte, their heires and successours; citezeins and their heires; citezeins and their successours; citezeins, their heires and successours; baillifs and comminalte and their successours; baillifs and comminalte, their heires and successours; baillifs and citezeins, their heires and successours; baillif and citezeins, their heires or successours; maire, shirrefs, citezeins and comminalte, their heires and successours; maire and aldermen; maire, aldermen and burgeis; maire, aldermen, baillifs and burgeis; maire, baillifs, burgeis and their successours; maire, burgeis and their successours; maire and burgeis and their successours; maire, aldermen, shirref or shirrefs; maire, aldermen, shirref and burgeis; maire, burgeis and their successours; maire, burgeis, their heires and successours; maire, shirrefs and burgeis; burgeis and comminalte, their heires and successours; maire, baillifs and comminalte; maire, baillifs and comminalte and their successours; maire, baillifs, burgeis, men and comminalte, their heires and successours; aldermen and comminalte; alderman, baillifs and comminalte; aldermen and baillifs, their heires and successours; alderman and burgeis, their heires and successours; alderman and burgeis and their successours; burgeis, their heires and successours; burgeis and their successours; baillifs and burgeis and their successours; maister and comminalte; citezeins, burgeis and comminalte; maire, baillifs and burgeis, their heires and successours; burgeis, baillifs and aldermen, citezeins and comminalte, their heires and successours; maire, shirref, citezeins and comminalte, their heires and successours; maire, shirref, citezeins and comminalte, their heires and successours; maire, shirref, citezeins and comminalte, < and > their heires and successours; worthymen, their heires and successours; worthymen and their heires; maire and worthymen, their heires or successours; burgeis; men and burgeis, and their heires; burgeis and their successours and their heires; men and burgeis and their heires; burgeis and their heires and successours; burgeis and worthymen; comminalte; comminalte and their successours; burgeis and tenauntes, their heires and successours; maire and burgeis, their heires and successours; burgeises, portreves, baillifs and comen stewardes; maire and barons, their heires and successours; baillif and comminalte, their heires and successours; provost and baillif; maire, baillifs, burgeises and worthymen; men and inhabitauntes, their heires and successours; maire and comminalte and citezeins, their heires and successours; baillifs and citezeins, their heires and successours; jurates, men and burgeis; maire, jurates and their successours; men and their successours; burgeises and provost and their successours; men; men, burgeises and provost and their successours; maire, shirref, citezeins and comminalte, their heires and successours; tenauntes and inhabitauntes, their heires and successours; burgeises, inhabitauntes and residentes; stuard and sutours; baillif, .xxiiij. jurates and comminalte; baillif, comminalte, their heires and successours; tenauntes and their successours; tenauntes, baillif, jurates and comminalte of mersshe or mersshes; the barons of the .v. portes and their membres, and their heires and successours; maire, baillifs and jurates of every porte, and membre of the seid portes and membres; maire and jurates; baillif and jurates; and jurates of all and every of the seid .v. portes, [p. v-574][col. a] and of all and every membre of the same portes; barons and proved men of the .v. portes, and of every their membres; maire and barons of every porte and towne of eny of the seid .v. portes, or of eny of their membres; baillif and comminalte of eny membre to eny of the seid .v. portes annexed, unyed and perteinyng; maire, constables and felship of marchauntes of the staple at Caleis; the wardeyn or maistres of eny crafte or craftes; maister and wardeyns and their successours; maister, brethern and susters; and brethern or susters of eny fraternite or gylde, or felisship temporell; marchauntes of the reame of Englond, and other the kynges lordshippes beyng in the parties of Holand, Zeland, Brabant and Flaunders, and all other parties beyonde the see, beyng of the kynges amyte or frenship, nor to eny of theym beyng corporat, nor to the heires or successours of eny of theym corporat, nor to the citezeins or comminalte of eny cite, nor to the burgeis or comminalte of eny burgh or towne, nor to the inhabitauntes of eny cite, burgh, towne, or mersshe or mersshes, or of eny of the .v. portes, or towne and hundred beyng a membre of eny of the .v. portes within this reame, havyng corporation or succession perpetuell, nor to eny of theym or their successours corporat, nor to the heires and successours of theym or eny of theym corporat; in, of, for, or to eny yefte, graunte, dymyse, lese or relese, jurisdiction, auctorite, corporation, confirmation, ratification, acceptation, approbation, severaunces from shires, and makyng of shires by theym self, licence, pardon, or eny of theym, or eny other thing by the kyng, or by eny of the late pretended kynges, Henry the IIII th , Henry the V te , or Henry the VI te , or eny of theym, to theym corporat, or eny of theym corporat, made, had, graunted, ratified or confermed by auctorite of parlement, lettres patentes or otherwise, by what name or names so ever eny of theym corporat be corporat, be named or called in eny acte of parlement or lettres patentez. And it is ordeyned by the auctorite aforesaid; that all the seid and such lettres patentes, and every of theym, and every thing in every of theym conteyned, be good and effectuell after the tenoures and contentes of every of the same; this acte, or any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstonding. Provided also that this act shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to any mayor, bailiff or bailiffs, sheriff or sheriffs, mayor and sheriff; mayor and sheriffs; mayor, citizens and inhabitants; mayor, sheriffs and commonalty, their heirs and successors; sheriff and bailiffs; commonalty and citizens; citizens, commonalty; mayor, sheriff and commonalty; mayor and commonalty and their successors; mayor and commonalty and citizens and their successors; mayor and commonalty and citizens; mayor, commonalty and burgesses; mayor, commonalty, citizens and their successors; mayor, sheriff and bailiffs; mayor, sheriffs and commonalty; mayor and citizens; mayor and citizens and their successors; mayor, aldermen, citizens and their successors; bailiffs, burgesses and their successors; burgesses and commonalty and their successors; bailiffs, burgesses and commonalty, their heirs and successors; bailiffs, commonalty and their successors; bailiffs, burgesses and commonalty; mayor and citizens; mayor, bailiffs and burgesses; mayor, bailiffs and citizens and their successors; bailiffs and [col. b] burgesses, their heirs and successors; mayor and aldermen and their successors; mayor, bailiffs, burgesses, men and commonalty, their heirs and successors; mayor and citizens; mayor, sheriffs, citizens and their successors; citizens and inhabitants; mayor, citizens and their successors; mayor, citizens and inhabitants; mayor and citizens, their heirs and successors; mayor, bailiffs, burgesses and commonalty; mayor and commonalty, their heirs and successors; citizens and their heirs; citizens and their successors; citizens, their heirs and successors; bailiffs and commonalty and their successors; bailiffs and commonalty, their heirs and successors; bailiffs and citizens, their heirs and successors; bailiff and citizens, their heirs or successors; mayor, sheriffs, citizens and commonalty, their heirs and successors; mayor and aldermen; mayor, aldermen and burgesses; mayor, aldermen, bailiffs and burgesses; mayor, bailiffs, burgesses and their successors; mayor, burgesses and their successors; mayor and burgesses and their successors; mayor, aldermen, sheriff or sheriffs; mayor, aldermen, sheriff and burgesses; mayor, burgesses and their successors; mayor, burgesses, their heirs and successors; mayor, sheriffs and burgesses; burgesses and commonalty, their heirs and successors; mayor, bailiffs and commonalty; mayor, bailiffs and commonalty and their successors; mayor, bailiffs, burgesses, men and commonalty, their heirs and successors; aldermen and commonalty; alderman, bailiffs and commonalty; aldermen and bailiffs, their heirs and successors; alderman and burgesses, their heirs and successors; alderman and burgesses and their successors; burgesses, their heirs and successors; burgesses and their successors; bailiffs and burgesses and their successors; master and commonalty; citizens, burgesses and commonalty; mayor, bailiffs and burgesses, their heirs and successors; burgesses, bailiffs and aldermen, citizens and commonalty, their heirs and successors; mayor, sheriff, citizens and commonalty, their heirs and successors; mayor, sheriff, citizens and commonalty, their heirs and successors; mayor, sheriff, citizens and commonalty, and their heirs and successors; worthymen, their heirs and successors; worthymen and their heirs; mayor and worthymen, their heirs or successors; burgesses; men and burgesses, and their heirs; burgesses and their successors and their heirs; men and burgesses and their heirs; burgesses and their heirs and successors; burgesses and worthymen; commonalty; commonalty and their successors; burgesses and tenants, their heirs and successors; mayor and burgesses, their heirs and successors; burgesses, portreeves, bailiffs and common stewards; mayor and barons, their heirs and successors; bailiff and commonalty, their heirs and successors; provost and bailiff; mayor, bailiffs, burgesses and worthymen; men and inhabitants, their heirs and successors; mayor and commonalty and citizens, their heirs and successors; bailiffs and citizens, their heirs and successors; jurats, men and burgesses; mayor, jurats and their successors; men and their successors; burgesses and provost and their successors; men; men, burgesses and provost and their successors; mayor, sheriff, citizens and commonalty, their heirs and successors; tenants and inhabitants, their heirs and successors; burgesses, inhabitants and residents; steward and suitors; bailiff, twenty-four jurats and commonalty; bailiff, commonalty, their heirs and successors; tenants and their successors; tenants, bailiff, jurats and commonalty of the marsh or marshes; the barons of the Cinque Ports and their members, and their heirs and successors; mayor, bailiffs and jurats of every port, and member of the said ports and members; mayor and jurats; bailiff and jurats; and jurats of each and every one of the said Cinque Ports, [p. v-574][col. a] and of each and every member of the same ports; barons and sworn men of the Cinque Ports, and of each of their members; mayor and barons of every port and town of any of the said Cinque Ports, or of any of their members; bailiff and commonalty of any member annexed, united and pertaining to any of the said Cinque Ports; the mayor, constables and fellowship of merchants of the staple at Calais; the warden or masters of any craft or crafts; the master and wardens and their successors; the master, brethren and sisters; and the brethren or sisters of any fraternity or guild, or temporal fellowship; the merchants of the realm of England, and of the king's other lordships which are in the regions of Holland, Zeeland, Brabant and Flanders, and all other regions overseas which are of the king's alliance or friendship, or to any of them which are corporate, or to the heirs or successors of any of them which are corporate, or to the citizens or commonalty of any city, or to the burgesses or commonalty of any borough or town, or to the inhabitants of any city, borough, town, or marsh or marshes, or of any of the Cinque Ports, or town and hundred which is a member of any of the Cinque Ports within this realm which is a corporation or has perpetual succession, or to any of them or their successors corporate, or to the heirs and successors of them or any of them corporate; with regard to any gift, grant, demise, lease or release, jurisdiction, authority, corporation, confirmation, ratification, acceptance, approbation, severances from counties and the creation of them as counties by themselves, licence, pardon, or any of them, or any other thing by the king, or by any of the late feigned kings Henry IV, Henry V, or Henry VI, or any of them, made, given, granted, ratified or confirmed by authority of parliament, letters patent or otherwise, to those corporate, or any of them being corporate, by whatever name or names any of them being corporate are incorporated and are named or called in any act of parliament or letters patent. And it is ordained by the aforesaid authority that all these said letters patent, and each of them, and everything contained in each of them shall be good and effectual according to the tenor and content of each of them; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament.
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Provided also, that this acte extend not to eny graunte of licence, by the kyng, or by eny of the late pretended kynges, Henry the IIII th , Henry the V th , or Henry the VI th , made to eny persone or persones, to founde or make eny fraternite, gylde, hospitall, chauntrie, college or almeshous, or to purchase londes and tenementes for the same, or eny of theym. Provided also that this act shall not extend to any grant of licence made by the king, or by any of the late feigned kings Henry IV, Henry V, or Henry VI to any person or persons to found or establish any fraternity, guild, hospital, chantry, college or almshouse, or to purchase lands and tenements for the same, or any of them.
Provided also, that < eny maners > , londes, tenementes, rentes, reversions, services, annuitees, fermes, advousons and other enheritementes, or eny of theym, of which eny persone or persones enfeoffed or graunted the kyng sole, or the kyng joyntely with other, at eny tyme, of trust, to have to the use of such persone or persones, or to the use of eny other persone than to the use of the kyng, and which which [sic] passed not from the kyng by his graunte or feoffement, afore the seid feoffement or graunte made therof to hym sole, or to hym and other joyntely, be not comprised in this acte; howe be it that in the seid feoffement or graunte, noo such wordes of trust be comprised. Provided also that any manors, lands, tenements, rents, reversions, services, annuities, farms, advowsons and other hereditaments, or any of them, of which any person or persons enfeoffed or granted the king alone, or the king jointly with others, at any time, on trust, to have to the use of such person or persons, or to the use of any person other than to the use of the king, and which had not passed from the king by his grant or enfeoffment before the said enfeoffment or grant of them made to him alone, or to him and others jointly, shall not be included in this act, even though no such words of trust are contained in the said enfeoffment or grant.
Provided also, that this acte extend not to eny castelles, maners, londes, tenementes, rentes, services, possessions or hereditamentez, with their appurtenauncez, wherof eny persone or persones have had restitution by auctorite of parlement, or restitution by the cours of the comen lawe; the restitution to Henry late duc of Somerset made, oonly except. Provided also that this act shall not extend to any castles, manors, lands, tenements, rents, services, possessions or hereditaments with their appurtenances, of which any person or persons have had restitution by authority of parliament, or restitution by process of the common law; excepting only the restitution made to Henry, late duke of Somerset.
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Provided also, that this acte extend not ne be prejudiciall to eny persone or persones, in or of eny graunte of eny licence made and graunted, to gyfe, graunte, alien or purchase eny maners, londes, tenementes, rentes, possessions or other inheritementes, holden of the kyng, or of eny pardon made to eny of theym of the same: nor to or of eny graunte of licence to entre into eny londes, tenementes, rentes or other enheritementes, after the deth of any of their auncestres, withoute due lyverey sued by due processe after the cours of the commen lawe. Provided also that this act shall not extend or be prejudicial to any person or persons, with regard to any grant of any licence made and granted to give, grant, alienate or purchase any manors, lands, tenements, rents, possessions or other hereditaments held of the king, or any pardon made to any of them for the same: or with regard to any grant of licence to enter into any lands, tenements, rents or other hereditaments after the death of any of their ancestors without due livery sued by due process according to the course of the common law.
Provided also, that this acte be not prejudiciall to the kynges justices, barons of his eschequer, his sergeauntes of lawe, or his attourney for the tyme beyng; nor to John a Bury, oone of the kynges sergeauntes at armes, chosen by the commens of Englond afore tymes, to entend to the same commens in tyme of every parlement; nor to Thomas Bayen, the under clerk of the parlement; nor to eny of theym, by what soever name or names they or any of theym be named or called, of eny fees, wages, rewardes, clothyng, or other thyng in eny wise graunted, perteinyng or belongyng to theym, or eny of theym, by reason of eny of their offices or occupation. Provided also that this act shall not be prejudicial to the king's justices, the barons of his exchequer, his serjeants-at-law, or his attorney at the time; or to John a Bury, one of the king's serjeants-at-arms, previously chosen by the commons of England to attend the same commons at every parliament; or to Thomas Bayen, the under clerk of the parliament; or to any of them, by whatever name or names they or any of them are named or called, with regard to any fees, wages, rewards, clothing, or any other thing granted, pertaining or belonging to them or any of them in any way by reason of any of their offices or employment.
Provided also, that this acte extend not to eny graunte made by the kyng, to eny persone or persones, of kepyng of the heire or heires that be or were in warde of the kyng, with the landes, tenementes, and other profittes, and mariage, or warde mariage of the same heire or heires, or of the warde of eny landes, tenementes, or other profittes of the same heire or heires, or eny of theym that so be, were or shall be in warde, or of the kepyng of eny idyot, with his landes and tenementes: nor that the seid acte extend to eny graunte made to eny of the kynges lieges, of eny londes or tenementes of copyehold, or of auncien demesne, or of manumission of villenage. Provided also that this act shall not extend to any grant made by the king to any person or persons of the custody of the heir or heirs that are or were in the king's wardship, with the lands, tenements and other profits, and the marriage or the wardship of the marriage of the same heir or heirs, or of the wardship of any lands, tenements or other profits of the same heir or heirs, or any of them who thus are, were or shall be in wardship, or of the custody of any idiot with his lands and tenements: and that the said act shall not extend to any grant made to any of the king's lieges of any copyhold lands or tenements, or of ancient demesne, or of manumission of villeinage.
Provided also, that noo graunte nor licence made to eny persone or persones, to have at eny towne or other place, eny feire or market, or to make, have and enclose eny parke or parkes, wareyn, fre chase, or to enbatell, carnell, mascoll, or to make eny toure, castell or fortresse within this reame, or eny of theym, be comprised within this acte; but that all such grauntes and licences be therof except and forprised. Provided also that no grant or licence made to any person or persons to have any fair or market at any town or other place, or to make, have and enclose any park or parks, warren or free chase, or to embattle, crenellate, machicolate or build any tower, castle or fortress within this realm, or any of them, shall be included in this act; but that all such grants and licences shall be excepted and excluded from it.
Provided also, that eny graunte, collation, gyft or presentation, afore this tyme made by eny of the kynges graunte, or lettres patentes, of eny of the late pretended kynges Henry the IIII th , Henry the V th , or Henry the VI th , to eny persone or persones not corporat, nor havyng succession perpetuell, of any deanry, college, benefice, dignite, chirche, prebende, hospitall, hous, chapell, or yerely port, graunted by the name of yerely port, be not comprised in this acte: so that eny persone that hath be attaynted by auctorite of parlement have noon avauntage or benefice by this provision. Provided also that any grant, collation, gift or presentation made in the past by any of the king's grants or by letters patent of any of the late feigned kings Henry IV, Henry V, or Henry VI to any person or persons not being corporate or having perpetual succession, of any deanery, college, benefice, dignity, church, prebend, hospital, house, chapel or annual offering granted by the name of an annual offering shall not be included in this act: on condition that any person who has been attainted by authority of parliament shall have no advantage or benefit by this proviso.
Provided also, that this acte extend not to eny acte made for the corporation or name of the duchie of Lancastr', or for the corporation or name of the countie palatyn of Lancastr', or unyon or annexion of the same countie palatyn to the said duchie, nor to eny acte made for the same duchie or countie palatyn, or for the officers, ministres, tenauntes, inhabitauntes or dwellers, of or in the same duchie or countie palatyn: but that every such acte be of like force and effect, as it shuld have be yf this acte hadde not be made. Provided also that this act shall not extend to any act made for the corporation or name of the duchy of Lancaster, or for the corporation or name of the county palatine of Lancashire, or the union or annexation of the same county palatine to the said duchy, or to any act made for the same duchy or county palatine, or for the officers, officials, tenants, inhabitants or dwellers of or in the same duchy or county palatine: but that each such act shall be of the same force and effect as it would have been if this act had not be made.
Provided also, that this present acte, or any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to eny persone or persones not attaynted, of eny maners, londes, tenementes, rentes, reversions, or other inheritamentes, by eny persone or persones not atteynted, recovered or restored by jugement in eny wise had in eny of the kynges [p. v-575][col. a] courtes, or in eny of the courtes of the seid late pretended kynges, or dependyng and not yet determyned in eny of the kynges courtes, < by writte or writtes, or by > petition or petitions of right sued; and that all lettres patentes, and every of theym, made by the kyng unto such persone or persones that so have recovered, or to their heires, or to eny other persone or persones havyng their estate, and to their heires, of eny of the premisses soo recovered or restored, be good and effectuell; this acte notwithstondyng. Provided also that this present act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to any unattainted person or persons with regard to any manors, lands, tenements, rents, reversions or other hereditaments recovered by or restored to any unattainted person or persons by any judgment made in any of the king's [p. v-575][col. a] courts, or in any of the said late feigned kings' courts, or pending and not yet determined in any of the king's courts, by writ or writs, or by petition or petitions rightfully sued; and that all letters patent, and each of them, made by the king to such person or persons who have made recovery, or to their heirs, or to any other person or persons holding their estate and to their heirs, of any of the foregoing so recovered or restored, shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding this act.
Provided also, that this acte, or eny other acte or ordenaunce or provision in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not ne in eny wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng to any sute, plee, proces, jugement or execution, had, made or doon, or to be hadde, made or doon duryng this present parlement, bitwene partie and partie, in any courte of auncien demesne, by vertue or force of eny writte or writtes of right sued or to be sued, for any recovere to be hadde of any maners, meses, londes, tenementes, rentes, service, possessions or other inheritamentez, holden by custume of any maner or maners of auncien demesne, of any lord or lady of the same. Provided also that this act, or any other act or ordinance or provision made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to any suit, plea, process, judgment or execution given, had, made or carried out, or to be had, made or carried out during this present parliament between party and party in any court of ancient demesne by virtue or force of any writ or writs of right sued or to be sued for any recovery to be made of any manors, messuages, lands, tenements, rents, services, possessions or other hereditaments held by custom of any manor or manors of ancient demesne from any lord or lady of the same.
Provided also, that this acte, or eny acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not in any wise to any maners, or partes or parcelles of maners, landes, tenementes, annuiteez or other possessions, by lettres patentes graunted, confermed or assigned by the kyng, or by any of his progenitours or predecessors kynges of Englond, to any persone or persones, for to hold in dower, or for terme of life in name of dower, of the possessions or enheritaunce of any persone not attaynted, sith the seid .iiij. th day of Marche, the first yere of the kynges noble reigne. Provided also that this act, or any act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend in any way to any manors, or parts or parcels of manors, lands, tenements, annuities or other possessions granted, confirmed or assigned by letters patent by the king, or by any of his progenitors or predecessors kings of England, to any person or persons to hold in dower, or for term of life in the name of dower, of the possessions or inheritance of any unattainted person since the said 4 March in the first year of the king's noble reign [1461].
Provided also, that this acte, or eny other acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not nor be prejudiciall to eny graunte or grauntes made by the kyng, of eny office or offices, which were office or offices of olde tyme, and nedeth actuell excercise and occupation, other than the office or offices of sergeaunt of armes; or to any graunte or grauntes of eny annuite or annuiteez, for the excercisyng or occupation of the same office or offices, other than the seid office or offices of sergeaunt of armes: howe be it that the seid annuite or annuitez, by the seid graunte or grauntes, owe to be taken or perceyved in otherwise, or of or at other place or places, then the fees or wages of olde tyme perteinyng and accustumed to the seid office or offices were taken: so that the seid annuite or annuites excede not the somme or sommes of the fees or wages of olde tyme perteinyng and accustumed to the said office or offices. Provided also that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to any grant or grants made by the king of any office or offices which were an office or offices in the past, and require actual exercise and occupation, other than the office or offices of serjeant-at-arms; or to any grant or grants of any annuity or annuities for the exercising or occupation of the same office or offices, other than the said office or offices of serjeant-at-arms: even though by the said grant or grants the said annuity or annuities ought to be taken or received in other ways, or from or at a place or places other than where the fees or wages pertaining and customary for the said office or offices were taken in the past: on condition that the said annuity or annuities shall not exceed the sum or sums of the fees or wages pertaining and customary for the said office or offices in the past.
Provided also, that this acte, or eny other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to eny graunte or grauntes made by the kyng of eny of the premisses, to eny person or persones, for, of, or in eny eschaunge or recompence for eny thing graunted, restored, surrended, lefte or gyfen to the kyng, or into his chauncerie, at the kynges contemplacion or desire: although noo wordes of eschaunge or recompence in any of the seid graunte or grauntes be comprised. Provided also that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any grant or grants made by the king of any of the foregoing to any person or persons by way of exchange or recompense for any thing granted, restored, surrendered, left or given to the king or into his chancery at the king's will or request: although no words of exchange or recompense are contained in the said grant or grants.
Provided also, that this acte, or any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not or be prejudiciall, or in eny wise hurtyng to eny persone or persones atteynted of high treason by auctorite of the parlement holden at Westm' the .iiij. th day of Novembre, the first yere of the kynges noble reigne, and by hym admitted to his grace, or to the heires of eny of the seid persone or persones soo attaynted, and nowe is or been his true liegeman, or his true liegemen, of eny graunte or grauntes made to theym or eny of theym, or to the heires of theym or eny of theym, by [col. b] the kynges lettres patentes under his grete seall, of eny maners, lordships, landes, tenementes, or eny other inheritamentes which were of the same persone or persones attaynted, or of eny other to the use of theym or eny of theym; or of the reversion or reversions of the seid maners, lordships, landes, tenementes, or eny other inheritementez, or eny of theym, and which the same persone or persones soo attaynted, or the heires of theym or any of theym, hath bought of the kynges noble grace, or eny other persone or persones, for eny somme or sommes of money, to the kyng, or to eny persone or persones by his commaundement, agrement or assignement, paied or content: howe be it that of such biyng, or of eny somme or sommes of money soo paied or content, or of such commaundement, agrement or assignement, in eny such lettres patentes noo mention be made. Provided also that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or in any way harmful to any person or persons attainted of high treason by authority of the parliament held at Westminster on 4 November in the first year of the king's noble reign [1461], and admitted to his grace by him, or to the heirs of any of the said person or persons so attainted, who is now or has been his true liegeman or liegemen, with regard to any grant or grants made to them or any of them, or to their heirs or any of them, by [col. b] the king's letters patent under his great seal, of any manors, lordships, lands, tenements or any other hereditaments which were of the same attainted person or persons, or of any other person to the use of them or any of them; or of the reversion or reversions of the said manors, lordships, lands, tenements or any other hereditaments, or any of them, and which the same person or persons thus attainted, or the heirs of them or any of them, have bought from the king's noble grace or from any other person or persons, for any sum or sums of money paid or satisfied to the king, or to any person or persons by his command, agreement or assignment: even though no mention is made in any such letters patent of such a purchase, or of any sum or sums of money thus paid or satisfied, or of such a command, agreement or assignment.
Also by the seid advis, assent and auctorite it is ordeyned; that every persone or persones which have bought eny tymbre, woode or underwode, growyng or that growe uppon or within eny of the forseid maners, londes, tenementes and other the premisses, or eny of theym, of the kyng, by eny his lettres patentes, or of eny his officers or ministres, or of eny other persone or persones havyng auctorite and power to make sale of such tymbre, woode or underwoode, at the tyme of the sale therof, enjoy and have his and their bargeyn, after the covenaunt made at the tyme of the biyng therof, answeryng to the kyng or to the seller therof, of suche some or somes of money as uppon the seid sale was agreed and appoynted: so alwey, that the seid tymbre, woode and underwoode be kutte down before the first day of this present parlement: and so also alwey, that the seid tymbre, woode and underwoode be from thens removed and caried, afore the fest of Seint Michell tharchangell next commyng. And that every of the seid persones, that so hath bought eny tymbre, woode or underwoode, be ayenst the kyng, of eny accompt to hym to be yeven in that behalf, and in and every other action to be taken and sued ayenst eny of theym for that cause, discharged; the seid somme or sommes of money agreed and appoynted as is aforeseid, except. Also it is ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that every person or persons who have bought any timber, wood or underwood growing on or within any of the aforesaid manors, lands, tenements and the other things stated, or any of them, from the king by any of his letters patent, or from any of his officers or agents, or from any other person or persons who have authority and power to sell such timber, wood or underwood at the time of their sale, shall enjoy and have his and their purchase according to the agreement made at the time of their purchase, being answerable to the king or to the seller for the sum or sums of money agreed and decided at the said sale: provided always that the said timber, wood and underwood was cut down before the first day of this present parliament; and also provided always that the said timber, wood and underwood shall be removed and carried away from that place before next Michaelmas. And that each of the said persons who have thus bought any timber, wood or underwood shall be discharged towards the king of any account to be rendered to him in that matter, and discharged of every other action to be taken and sued against any of them for that reason; except for the said sum or sums of money agreed and decided, as aforesaid.
And also it is ordeyned by the seid advis, assent and auctorite; that every persone that the first day of June last past helde eny londes or tenementes, or eny part of eny of the premisses, of the kynges graunte, lese or dymyse, by eny his lettres patentes, or of the lese of eny persone, havyng by the kynges lettres patentes, power such lese to make, atte the tyme of the same lese made, for terme of yeres, at wille or otherwise, have and hold the same londes and tenementes, unto such tyme that the vesture of grasse and cornes therof, be by theym removed: so that the seid vesture be taken and removed from thens before the fest of Seint Martyn in wynter next commyng; paiyng to the kyng only such ferme, as to hym in that partie shall be due, after the rate and tyme to hym growen by this acte. And that the same persones, and every of theym, be discharged ayenst the kyng of eny action, for their seid occupiyng the seid ferme except. And it is also ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that every person who, on the first day of June last past, held any lands or tenements, or any part of any of the foregoing, by the king's grant, lease or demise by any of his letters patent, or by the lease of any person who had power by the king's letters patent to make such a lease at the time the same lease was made, for a term of years, at will or otherwise, shall have and hold the same lands and tenements until such time as they can reap the grass and corn growing there: provided that the said produce is taken and removed from there before next Martinmas; paying to the king only such farm as shall be due to him in that respect according to the rate and period allowed him by this act. And that the same persons, and each of them, shall be discharged towards the king of any action except concerning their said occupation of the said farm.
And also it is ordeyned by the seid advis, assent and auctorite; that all grauntes, assignations and assignementez, made by the kyng by any of his lettres patentes or otherwise, to any persone or persones, of any somme or sommes of money to be taken and perceyved, kept or reteigned, of or uppon any of the premisses, for contentation or satisfaction of any of his owne dettes, duetees, his necessarie charges or expences, or for money to hym lent, or for recompence of any thyng yeven or graunted to the kyng, which commensed not by reason of any dette or duetee late due by the seid Henry the V te , be of such force and effect, as they and every of [p. v-576][col. a] theym were the secund day of June next before the begynnyng of this present parlement; this acte, or any other acte or ordenaunce made or to be made in this same parlement, notwithstondyng: all grauntes, dymyses and leses, made by the kyng by any his lettres patentes, in any maner wise, to any persone or persones, of any maners, londes and tenementes, for contentation and satisfaction of any of his owne dettes, duetes, his necessarie charges or expenses, or for money to hym lent, or for recompence of any thyng yeven or graunted to the kyng, which commensed not by reason of any dette or duette late due by the seid Henry the V te , forprised and except. And it is also ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that all grants, assignations and assignments made by the king by any of his letters patent or otherwise to any person or persons of any sum or sums of money to be taken and received, kept or retained with regard to any of the foregoing, to content or satisfy any of his own debts, dues, necessary charges or expenses, or for money lent to him, or in recompense for any thing given or granted to the king which did not originate by reason of any debt or due formerly owed by the said Henry V, shall be of such force and effect as they and each of [p. v-576][col. a] them were on 2 June immediately before the commencement of this present parliament; notwithstanding this act, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this same parliament: excluding and excepting all grants, demises and leases made by the king by any of his letters patent in any way to any person or persons of any manors, lands and tenements to content or satisfy any of his own debts, dues, necessary charges or expenses, or for money lent to him, or in recompense for any thing given or granted to the king which did not originate by reason of any debt or due formerly owed by the said Henry V.
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And over that by the seid advis, assent and auctorite it is ordeyned; that all and every persone or persones havyng any graunte, dimyse or lese, to theym or eny of theym made by the kyng by any his lettres patentes, in any maner wyse, of any maners, londes and tenementes, for contentation or satisfaction of any of the kynges owne dettes, duetees, his necessarie charges or expenses, or for money to hym lent, or for recompence of any thing yeven or graunted to the kyng, which commensed not by reason of any dette or duetee late due by the seid Herry the V te , have, take and perceyve all and every such somme and sommes of money, as were to theym or any of theym due the .ij. de day of June last past, by reason of any of the seid causes, of the first revenuez, issues and profittes of the seid maners, londes and tenementes yerely commyng and growyng, by the handes of the fermours, resceyvours or occupiers, or any of theym, of the same or of any part therof that for the tyme shall be. And yf any of the seid fermours, resceyvours or occupiours refuse to make contentation or payment of any such somme or sommes of money, in the seid fourme due, than every such persone and persones, to whome any such dette or duete is or shall be due, their executours [...] or administratours, have an action or actions of dette, by writte or bille, writtes or billes, ayenst hym or theym soo refusyng to content and pay to hym or theym, the heires, executours or administratours of theym or any of theym, in like maner and fourme, and by like processe, as he or they myght or shuld have hadde uppon a lese made by hym or theym of londes or tenementes terme of yeres. And moreover it is ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that each and every person or persons who have any grant, demise or lease made to them or any of them by the king by any of his letters patent in any way of any manors, lands and tenements to content or satisfy any of the king's own debts, dues, necessary charges or expenses, or for money lent to him, or in recompense for any thing given or granted to the king, which did not originate by reason of any debt or due formerly owed by the said Henry V, shall have, take and receive each and every such sum and sums of money as were due to them or any of them on 2 June last by reason of any of the said causes from the first revenues, issues and profits coming and growing yearly from the said manors, lands and tenements by the hands of the farmers, receivers or occupiers, or any of them, of the same or of any part of them at the time. And if any of the said farmers, receivers or occupiers refuse to make satisfaction or payment of any such sum or sums of money due in the said form, then each such person and persons to whom any such debt or due is or shall be owed, their executors or administrators, shall have an action or actions of debt by writ or bill, writs or bills, against him or them thus refusing to satisfy and pay him or them, the heirs, executors or administrators of them or any of them, in the same manner and form, and by the same process, as he or they might or should have had on a lease made by him or them of lands or tenements for term of years.
Also by the seid advis, assent and auctorite it is ordeyned; that every graunte, releese, confirmation and restitution, made or graunted by the kyng, in fee symple or fee taille, to eny persone or persones, sith the seid .iiij. th day of Marche, of eny maner or maners, londes or tenementes, with their appurtenauncez, wheryn the seid persone or persones, afore the tyme of every such graunte, relese, confirmation or restitution to hym or theym so made, had in or to the same right or title, be of suche force and effecte, as they were before the begynnyng of this present parlement; eny acte made or to be made in the same parlement, notwithstondyng. It is also ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that every grant, release, confirmation and restitution made or granted by the king in fee-simple or fee-tail to any person or persons since the said 4 March of any manor or manors, lands or tenements, with their appurtenances, in which the said person or persons had the same right or title before the time of each such grant, release, confirmation or restitution thus made to him or them, shall be of such force and effect as they were before the commencement of this present parliament; notwithstanding any act made or to be made in the same parliament.
And more over it is ordeyned by the seid advis, assent and auctorite; that eny persone or persones late beyng shirref or shirrefs, or that hereafter shall be shirref or shirrefs of eny shire within this reame, to whome eny lettres patentes, prive seall, or taille, have be made, graunted, or rered, sythen the .iiij. th day of Marche, or in tyme to come shall be made, graunted or rered, to have, resceyve, reteyn, or to be remitted, acquited or discharged of eny somme or sommes of money, by reason of their seid office or offices, be not hurt by eny acte or ordenaunce made or to be made in this present parlement. And moreover it is ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that any person or persons who were formerly a sheriff or sheriffs, or who shall be a sheriff or sheriffs of any county within this realm in future, to whom any letters patent, letters under the privy seal, or tally have been made, granted or raised since 4 March, or shall be made, granted or raised in future, to have, receive, retain, or to be remitted, acquitted or discharged of any sum or sums of money by reason of their said office or offices shall be not harmed by any act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament.
Also it is ordeyned by the seid advis, assent and auctorite; that all londes, tenementes, inheritamentez and other possessions, which the first day of Marche next [col. b] before the seid fourth day of Marche were holden by feaute and rent, or other service, of any persone or persones not attaynted; the which londes, tenementes, inheritamentes or other possessions, the fourth day of Marche in the first yere of the kynges reigne, or any tyme sith, come into the kynges handes or possession by the reason of any atteyndour of treason, and sith passed from the kyng by any of his lettres patentes to any persone or persones, or hereafter shall passe from the kyng by any of his lettres patentes to any persone or persones; that the same persone and persones, and every of theym, and every of their heire and heires, assigne and assignez, successour and successours, have, perceyve and take such rent and rentes, as of the same londes, tenementez, inheritamentez or other possessions, or eny of hem, beyng in the handes of eny other persone or persones than of the kyng, as to eny of theym was due and shuld have been due, yf the seid atteyndours had not been hadde. And that it be lawfull to the seid persone or persones not attaynted, and every of theym, and to every of their heire and heires, assigne and assignes, successour and successours, in the same londes, tenementes, inheritamentez, and possessions, beyng in the handes of any other persone or persones then of the kyng, for the seid rent or rentez to distreyne, under such maner and fourme as they and every of theym myght have doon yf the seid atteynderez had not been hadde. And this ordenaunce to be in his force the first day of this present parlement. It is also ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that all lands, tenements, hereditaments and other possessions which were held by fealty and rent, or other service, on the first day of March next [col. b] before the said 4 March of any person or persons not attainted; which lands, tenements, hereditaments or other possessions came into the king's hands or possession on 4 March in the first year of the king's reign, or at any time since, by reason of any attainder for treason, and which have since passed from the king by any of his letters patent to any person or persons, or shall pass from the king by any of his letters patent to any person or persons hereafter, that the same person and persons, and each of them, and each of their heirs, assigns and successors, shall have, receive and take such rent and rents as were due and should have been due from the same lands, tenements, hereditaments or other possessions, or any of them, which are in the hands of any person or persons other than the king, if the said attainders had not been made. And that it shall be lawful for the said person or persons not attainted, and each of them, and for each of their heirs, assigns and successors in the same lands, tenements, hereditaments and possessions which are in the hands of any person or persons other than the king, to distrain for the said rent or rents in the same manner and form as they and each of them might have done if the said attainders had not been made. And this ordinance shall be in force from the first day of this present parliament.
Provided alway, that this present acte of resumpcion, or any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne hurt, nor in any wise be prejudiciall to the maire and felysship of marchauntez of the staple at Caleis, ne to their successours; ne to the maire and felysship of marchauntez of the staple of Caleis, ne to their successours; ne to the maire and felysship of the kynges staple of his towne of Caleis, and their successours; ne to the maire, constables and felysship of marchauntez of the staple at Caleis, ne to their successours; ne to the maire, constables and felysship of marchauntes of the staple of Caleis, and their successours; ne to the maire, constables and marchauntez of the staple at Caleis, ne to their successours; ne to the maire and marchauntez of the staple at Caleis, and their successours, in, to, nor for any acte or actes made for them or any of them; nor in, to, nor for any graunte or grauntes, confirmation or confirmations made by us to theym or any of theym, and their successours, by any of the names aboveseid, or by any other names. Provided always that this present act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or harm or be prejudicial in any way to the mayor and fellowship of merchants of the staple at Calais, or to their successors; or to the mayor and fellowship of merchants of the staple of Calais, or to their successors; or to the mayor and fellowship of the king's staple of his town of Calais, and their successors; or to the mayor, constables and fellowship of merchants of the staple at Calais, or to their successors; or to the mayor, constables and fellowship of merchants of the staple of Calais, and their successors; or to the mayor, constables and merchants of the staple at Calais, or to their successors; or to the mayor and merchants of the staple at Calais, and their successors, with regard to any act or acts made for them or any of them; or with regard to any grant or grants, confirmation or confirmations made by us to them, or any of them, and their successors, by any of the abovesaid names, or by any other names.
Que quidem cedula, transportata fuit communibus regni Anglie in dicto parliamento existentibus. Cui iidem communes assensum suum prebuerunt sub hiis verbis: Which schedule was delivered to the commons of the realm of England being in the said parliament. To which the same commons gave their assent in these words:
A toutz lez actez et provisions desuis escriptez, les communes sont assentuz. To all the above-written acts and provisos the commons are agreed.
Quibus quidem cedula et assensu, in parliamento predicto lectis, auditis, et plenius intellectis, de avisamento et assensu et auctoritate predictis, respondebatur eidem in forma sequenti: When this schedule and assent had been read, heard and fully understood in the aforesaid parliament, by the aforesaid advice, assent and authority it was answered in the following form:
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Le roi le voet, ovesqe lez provisiones et exceptions sur ceo par luy faitz; les tenours de queux cy apres ensuent. The king wills it, with the provisos and exceptions made by him thereupon; the tenors of which follow hereafter.
Provided alwey that neither this acte and ordenaunce, neither any other acte, ordenaunce or statute, made or to be made in this present parlement, extend to the hurt or prejudice, nor in any wise be hurtyng or prejudiciall to any archebisshop or his successours, or to any bisshop or his successours, or to any abbot and covent, or to any abbot and covent and their successours, or to any priour and covent and their [p. v-577][col. a] successours, or to any abbas and covent and their successours, or to any prioresse and covent and their successours, or to any maister and brethern and their successours; keper or wardeyn and brethern and their successours; maister or keper or wardeyn and brethern and their successours; keper or dean and chanons of any chirche or chapelle collegiat and their successours; or to any other soverayn ministre, hede or governour and their successours of any house of religion, or to any dean and chapitre of any cathedrall chirche and their successours, or to any dean of any chirche or chapelle collegiat, or to any dean and chapitre of chirche or chapell collegiat and their successours, or to any dean and chanons, or dean and college of any chirche or chapelle and their successours; keper or wardeyn and college and their successours; keper and college and their successours; wardeyn and college and their successours, wardeyn and felawes, wardeyn, scolers and felawes and their successours; keper or maister and scolers and their successours; wardeyn and scolers and their successours; provost and felawes and their successours; provost and college and their successours; maister or provost and chapleyns and their successours; maistre or provost and felawes and their successours; maister or provost, felawes and chapleyns and their successours; maister or provost and felawes or chapleyn and their successours; provost and scolers and their successours; provost, felawes and scolers and their successours; maister and felawes and their successours; maister and chapleyns and their successours; maister or provost and chapleyns and their successours; rector, felawes and scolers and their successours; president, chapitre of any college and their successours; or chapitre of college or eny chyrche and their successours; president and scolers and their successours; president and scolers; hede or governour of any college, halle, hospitalle, hous incorporat, or any other place, and their successours; maister and brethern of hospitalles and their successours, keper and brethern of hospitalles and their successours; maister or keper and brethern of hospitalles and their successours; ministres and brethern and their successours; parsone, vicare, chauntrie preest, wardeyn and their successours, nor to any of hem above rehersed, or to any persone spirituelle, be what so ever name they or any of theym be called or named. Nor to eny yefte or yeftes, graunte or grauntes, confirmation or confirmations, releses, acceptations or approbations of any privileges, libertees, fraunchises, munimentes, landes, tenementes, rentes, reversions, maners, services, knyghtes fees, priories, aliens possessions, aliens personages or chirches aliens or other possessions spirituelle or temporelle with thappurtenauncez, advousons, vacations of chirches, vicaries, chapelles, chauntries, hospitalles or other benefices of the chirche what so ever they be, portions, pencions or annuiteez, wardes, mariages, reliefs, or any other thinges; nor to any lyvere, or restitution or restitutions of temporaltees, relesse or relesses, pardon or pardons, discharge or quyte clayme, by us, or by any of oure progenitours or predecessours, to theym or any of theym, or to theym and their successours, or to any of theym and their successours, or to any of their predecessours and their successours, joyntly or severally, under whatsoever maner and fourme in any wise made, or by whatsoever name < or names > [...] they or any of theym be named or called in any lettres or writyngs theruppon made; nor to no licence by us, or by any of oure progenitours or predecessours graunted to theym, or to any of theym, for to founde and stablissh any college or colleges, chauntrie or chauntries, or to yeve into mortmayn any landes, tenementes, rentes or advousons of chirches, or to resceyve and hold in mortmayn any landes, tenementes, [col. b] rentes or advousons of chirches, or to appropre, resceyve and hold in propre use, any chirche or chirches, chapelle or chapelles, by what so ever name or names they or any of theym be named or called in any lettres or writyng theruppon made; nor to any prest or clerk havyng any benefice ecclesiast or office, by wey of presentation, donation, collation or institution, as to and for any such benefice or office; nor to any graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xvij. th day of July, the first yere of oure reigne, to all persons and curats of oure towne of Caleis, or countie and lordship of Guysnes, and oure marches there, of any chirches and chapelles to theym belongyng, but that the same parsons and curats, may have and perceyve, in right and name of the said chirches and chapelles, almaner tithes, aswell predialle as personalle, within the fines and lymytes of their parisshes: any acte, ordenaunce or statute made or to be made, any generalte of termes, or other mater or thyng contrarie, notwithstondyng. All yeftes, grauntes, releses, ratifications and confirmations, and every of theym, made by us to William Buklond, late monke of oure monastery of Seynt Peter of Westm', of the ordre of Seynt Benet, of eny priorie alien, or possessions aliens, or other thing whatsoever, to have to hym and to his successours or otherwise: and all yeftes, grauntes, releses, ratifications and confirmations, made by us to the abbot of the monastery of Teukisbury and his successours, among other thyngs, of the maners or lordships of the priorie alien of Goldclyff', with the membres and appurtenauncez to the same in Wales, except and forprised. This provision in no wyse to be extended to eny yefte or yeftes, graunte or grauntes, by us made to eny of the persones abovesaid, of eny lordships, maners, londes, tenementes, hospitall or hospitalles, priories aliens or possessions aliens, wherof neither they nor eny of theym, nor eny of their predecessour or predecessours, were seased or possessed, or had yefte or graunte, afore the .iiij. th day of Marche abovesaid. (fn. v-571-110-1) [Individual provisos to the act of resumption.]
Provided always that neither this act and ordinance, nor any other act, ordinance or statute made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend to the harm or prejudice, or shall in any way be harmful or prejudicial, to any archbishop or his successors, or to any bishop or his successors, or to any abbot and convent, or to any abbot and convent and their successors, or to any prior and convent and their [p. v-577][col. a] successors, or to any abbess and convent and their successors, or to any prioress and convent and their successors, or to any master and brethren and their successors; keeper or warden and brethren and their successors; master or keeper or warden and brethren and their successors; keeper or dean and canons of any collegiate church or chapel and their successors; or to any other sovereign minister, head or governor and their successors of any house of religion, or to any dean and chapter of any cathedral church and their successors, or to any dean of any collegiate church or chapel, or to any dean and chapter of [any] collegiate church or chapel and their successors, or to any dean and canons, or dean and college of any church or chapel and their successors; keeper or warden and college and their successors; keeper and college and their successors; warden and college and their successors; warden and fellows; warden, scholars and fellows and their successors; keeper or master and scholars and their successors; warden and scholars and their successors; provost and fellows and their successors; provost and college and their successors; master or provost and chaplains and their successors; master or provost and fellows and their successors; master or provost, fellows and chaplains and their successors; master or provost and fellows or chaplain and their successors; provost and scholars and their successors; provost, fellows and scholars and their successors; master and fellows and their successors; master and chaplains and their successors; master or provost and chaplains and their successors; rector, fellows and scholars and their successors; president, chapter of any college and their successors; or chapter of college or any church and their successors; president and scholars and their successors; president and scholars; head or governor of any college, hall, hospital, house incorporate, or any other place, and their successors; master and brethren of hospitals and their successors; keeper and brethren of hospitals and their successors; master or keeper and brethren of hospitals and their successors; ministers and brethren and their successors; parson, vicar, chantry priest, warden and their successors, or to any of them listed above, or to any person spiritual by whatever name they or any of them is called or named. Or to any gift or gifts, grant or grants, confirmation or confirmations, releases, approvals or approbations of any privileges, liberties, franchises, records, lands, tenements, rents, reversions, manors, services, knights' fees, priories, alien possessions, alien parsonages or alien churches or other possessions spiritual or temporal with the appurtenances, advowsons, vacancies of churches, vicarages, chapels, chantries, hospitals or any other church benefices, portions, pensions or annuities, wardships, marriages, reliefs, or any other things; or to any livery, or restitution or restitutions of temporalities, release or releases, pardon or pardons, discharge or quitclaim made by us, or by any of our progenitors or predecessors, to them or any of them, or to them and their successors, or to any of them and their successors, or to any of their predecessors and their successors, jointly or separately, under any manner and form in any way, or by whatever name or names they or any of them are named or called in any letters or documents made thereupon; or to any licence granted to them or to any of them by us, or by any of our progenitors or predecessors, to found and establish any college or colleges, chantry or chantries, or to put in mortmain any lands, tenements, rents or advowsons of churches, or to receive and hold in mortmain any lands, tenements, [col. b] rents or advowsons of churches, or to appropriate, receive and hold to their own use any church or churches, chapel or chapels by whatever name or names they or any of them are named or called in any letters or document made thereupon; or to any priest or clerk who has any ecclesiastical benefice or office by way of presentation, donation, collation or institution, as regards any such benefice or office; or to any grant made by us by our letters patent dated 27 July in the first year of our reign [1461], to all parsons and curates of our town of Calais, or county and lordship of Guisnes, and our marches there, of any churches and chapels pertaining to them, but that the same parsons and curates may have and receive, by right and name of the said churches and chapels, all tithes, both predial and personal, within the confines and limits of their parishes: notwithstanding any act, ordinance or statute made or to be made, any inexplicit phrasing, or other matter or thing to the contrary. Except for and excluding all gifts, grants, releases, ratifications and confirmations, and each of them, made by us to William Buklond, late monk of our monastery of St Peter of Westminster, of the order of St Benedict, of any alien priory or alien possessions or any other thing, to have to him and to his successors or otherwise; and all gifts, grants, releases, ratifications and confirmations made by us to the abbot of the monastery of Tewksbury and his successors of, among other things, the manors or lordships of the alien priory of Goldcliffe, with their members and appurtenances in Wales. This proviso shall in no way extend to any gift or gifts, grant or grants made by us to any of the abovesaid persons of any lordships, manors, lands, tenements, hospital or hospitals, alien priories or alien possessions, of which neither they, nor any of them, nor any of their predecessors, were seised or had possession, or had [any] gift or grant, before the abovesaid 4 March. (fn. v-571-110-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte, or eny other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall in, to, or for eny graunt or grauntes, ratification or confirmation, made and graunted by us by eny of oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, the .iiij. th day of Marche, or eny tyme sith, unto the moost reverend fader in God Thomas archebisshop of Caunt' and his successours, or to the seid Thomas, and the priour, covent and their successours, of Cristis Chirche of Caunt', by what name they or eny of theym in oure said lettres or eny of theym be named or called: but that oure said lettres patentes, and every of theym, be good and effectuell unto oure seid moost reverend fader and his successours, the priour, covent and their successours, accordyng to the purport and the tenour of the same. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way with regard to any grant or grants, ratification or confirmation made and granted by us by any of our letters patent under our great seal on 4 March, or at any time since, to the most reverend father in God Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury, and his successors, or to the said Thomas and the prior, convent and their successors of Christ Church, Canterbury, by whatever name they, or any of them, are named or called in our said letters, or any of them: but that our said letters patent, and each of them, shall be good and effectual to our said most reverend father and his successors, the prior, convent and their successors, according to their purport and tenor.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall in any wise to the reverend fader Richard bisshop of Salesbury and his successours, of or to a graunte or grauntes made by us unto hym and to his successours, by oure lettres patentes, for to have a merket and a faire in his towne of Cherdestake, in the counte of Dors', to be holden at dayes conteyned in oure seid lettres patentes. And that he and his successours, within his cite of Salesbury, and the suburbes, liberte and procyncte therof, have power to assigne and make by the commissions for evermore to be made from tyme to tyme, as ofte as shall seme to theym behovefull and necessarie, ther justicez of peas, for to excercise and do, here and determyn, all maner thynges within þe same cite, suburbes, liberte and procyncte, which belongeth to justicez of peas, for to exercise, do, here [p. v-578][col. a] and determyn. And that he and his successours for ever, may make, ordeyn and assigne, and have twey coroners of ther owen; that is to sey, oon within the seid cite, liberte, procyncte and suburbes, and a nother within their lordships, maners, londs, tenements, possessions and fees, by what name or names the seid bisshop, or eny of the thynges aboveseid, be named or called in any of oure lettres patentez. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to the reverend father Richard, bishop of Salisbury, and his successors, with regard to a grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to him and to his successors to have a market and a fair in his town of Chardstock in Dorset, to be held on the days contained in our said letters patent. And that he and his successors shall forever have power within his city of Salisbury and its suburbs, liberty and precinct, to assign and appoint by commissions to be made from time to time, as often as shall seem needful and necessary to them, their justices of the peace to exercise and carry out, hear and determine everything within the same city, suburbs, liberty and precinct, which it pertains to the justices of the peace to exercise, carry out, hear [p. v-578][col. a] and determine. And that he and his successors may make, ordain and assign, and have two coroners of their own forever; that is to say, one within the said city, liberty, precinct and suburbs, and another within their lordships, manors, lands, tenements, possessions and fees, by whatever name or names the said bishop, or any of the abovesaid things, are named or called in any of our letters patent.
Provided alwey that neither this acte and ordynaunce, neither noon oþer acte, ordynaunce, provision or restraynt, made or to be made in this present parlement, extend to the hurt and prejudice of Robert bisshop of Bath and Welles, nor in any wise be hurtyng or prejudiciall to hym, or any of his successours, nor to any yifte or yiftes, graunt or grauntez, assignement or assignementz, pardon or pardons, ratification or ratifications, confirmation or confirmations, by us to hym, or to Thomas late bisshop of Bath and Welles and his successours, made, by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, or by oure lettres under oure prive seall: but that all the said yifte or yiftes, graunte or grauntes, assignement or assignementz, pardon or pardons, ratification or ratifications, confirmation or confirmations, and all oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, and oure lettres under oure prive seall, of, for or uppon the premissez, or any of theym; or of, for or uppon any other mater or thing what so ever it be, made or graunted by us into the favour, profit, use, or avayle of the seid Robert bisshop, stand and remayne in their force, vertue and effect, such as they were of before the first day of this present parlement, by what soever name or names, addition or additions, the seid Robert bisshop in oure seid lettres or in any of theym be called or named. (fn. v-571-116-1) Provided always that neither this act and ordinance, nor any other act, ordinance, provision or restraint made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend to the harm and prejudice of Robert, bishop of Bath and Wells, or shall in any way be harmful or prejudicial to him, or to any of his successors, or to any gift or gifts, grant or grants, assignment or assignments, pardon or pardons, ratification or ratifications, confirmation or confirmations made by us to him, or to Thomas, the former bishop of Bath and Wells, and his successors, by our letters patent under our great seal, or by our letters under our privy seal: but that all the said gift or gifts, grant or grants, assignment or assignments, pardon or pardons, ratification or ratifications, confirmation or confirmations, and all our letters patent under our great seal, and our letters under our privy seal, with regard to the foregoing, or any of them; or with regard to any other matter or thing whatever, made or granted by us to the favour, profit, use or advantage of the said Bishop Robert shall stand and remain in the force, virtue and effect which they had before the first day of this present parliament, by whatever name or names, addition or additions, the said Bishop Robert is called or named in our said letters, or in any of them. (fn. v-571-116-1)
Provided also, that eny acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall nor hurt to oure chaunceller of Englond for the tyme beyng, nor to the clerk or keper of oure rolles in oure chauncery, nor to the clerk of oure parlement, nor to oure prothonotary [editorial note: 'ota' over an erasure.] in oure chauncery, nor to the clerk of oure hanapier, nor to the clerkes of oure corone in oure chauncery, nor to any other officer or officers in oure seid chauncery, in, of, or for any graunte or grauntes made to any of theym, of or for their fees, wages, annuitees, clothyng, rewardes, or other thing to theym or any of theym belongyng, because of their seid offices, to theym or any of theym by oure lettres patentes graunted, by what name or names they or any of theym be called or named in oure said lettres patentes or grauntes. (fn. v-571-118-1) Provided also that any act made or to be made in this present parliament shall not be prejudicial or harmful to our chancellor of England at the time, or to the clerk or keeper of our rolls in our chancery, or to the clerk of our parliament, or to our protonotary in our chancery, or to the clerk of our hanaper, or to the clerks of our crown in our chancery, or to any other officer or officers in our said chancery with regard to any grant or grants made to any of them of or for their fees, wages, annuities, clothing, rewards or other things belonging to them or any of them because of their said offices granted to them or any of them by our letters patent, by whatever name or names they or any of them are called or named in our said letters patent or grants. (fn. v-571-118-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor eny oder acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to the abbot and covent of the hous and chirche of Oure Lady and Seynt Rumone of Tavystoke, in the counte of Devonshire, neither to their successours, of, to, or for eny graunte or grauntes to theym made by the kyng, of the priorye of Cowyke alien in the said counte, with all his appurtenauncez, and with all maner of pencions, portions, frutes and emoluments, with all celles, maners, londes, tenementez, milles, rentes, services, knyght fees, free fysshynges, warennes, courtes letys, viewe of frankplege, advousons of chirches, vicariages, chapelles, chauntries, and all other benefices of holy chirche, with all oder profittes and emolumentes to the same priorie in eny maner wise belongyng or perteinyng: but that all such grauntes, and everych of theym, be of such force and effecte as they were bifore the makyng of the same acte. (fn. v-571-120-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to the abbot and convent of the house and church of Our Lady and St Rumon of Tavistock in Devon, or to their successors, with regard to any grant or grants made to them by the king of the alien priory of Cowick in the said county with all its appurtenances, and with all pensions, portions, fruits and emoluments, with all cells, manors, lands, tenements, mills, rents, services, knights' fees, free fisheries, warrens, court leets, views of frankpledge, advowsons of churches, vicarages, chapels, chantries and all other benefices of holy church, with all other profits and emoluments belonging or pertaining in any way to the same priory: but that all such grants, and each of them, shall be of such force and effect as they were before the making of the same act. (fn. v-571-120-1)
Provided alwey and forseen, that neyther this acte of resumption, nor ony othir acte, statute or ordynaunce, in this present parliament made or to be made, [col. b] in ony wise be prejudiciall, disavauntage or hurte, to the abbesse and covent of the monasterie of Seynt Saveour and Seynt Marie the Virgyn and Brigitte of Syon, of the ordre of Seynt Austyn of Seint Savyour called, in the counte of Midd', nor to their successours, [...] nor any of theym; nor to ony gyftis, graunte or grauntes, licence or licences, ratification, assignation or confirmation, to theym or to their predecessours, in any wise by us made; nor to any giftis, graunte or grauntes, licence or licencez, ratification, assignation or confirmation, to theym or their predecessours, by Henry the V th and Henry the VI th , late in dede and not in right kynges of England, or eyther of theym, or by ony othir persone or persones in ony wise made, by dede or dedis, lettres patentez, auctorite of parliament, or any othir wise; by what name or names the abbasse and covent of the seid monesterie, or their predecessours, be incorporat, named, specified or called, in any acte of parliament, or in any oure lettres patentez, or any other lettres patentes to theym made by Henry the V th , Henry the VI th , late kynges of England in dede and not in right, or by either of the seid late kynges; or in eny dede or dedes, to theym by any othir persone made: furthermore provided and forseen, that no purvewe, provisioun, ne othir thyng in this present parliament made, had, or to be made or had in ony wise, be hurtyng or prejidiciall unto the abbesse and covent aforeseid, ne to their successours, ne any of theym in ony wise. (fn. v-571-122-1) Provided always and on condition that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, [col. b] shall be in any way prejudicial, disadvantageous or harmful to the abbess and convent of the monastery of St Saviour and St Mary the Virgin and St Bridget of Syon, of the order of St Augustine called St Saviour, in Middlesex, or to their successors, or any of them; or to any gifts, grant or grants, licence or licences, ratification, assignation or confirmation made by us in any way to them or to their predecessors; or to any gifts, grant or grants, licence or licences, ratification, assignation or confirmation made to them or their predecessors by Henry V and Henry VI, late in deed and not by right kings of England, or either of them, or made in any way by any other person or persons by deed or deeds, letters patent, authority of parliament, or any other way; by whatever name or names the abbess and convent of the said monastery, or their predecessors, are incorporated, named, specified or called in any act of parliament, or in any of our letters patent, or any other letters patent made to them by Henry V [and] Henry VI, late kings of England in deed and not by right, or by either of the said late kings; or in any deed or deeds made to them by any other person: furthermore provided and on condition that no proviso, provision or other thing made, done, or to be made or done in any way in this present parliament shall be harmful or prejudicial in any way to the aforesaid abbess and convent, or to their successors, or any of them. (fn. v-571-122-1)
Provided alwey that neither this acte, ne eny odire acte made or to be made in this present parliament, extend nor be prejudiciall to oure most derest modir Cecile duchesse of York, of or to eny graunte or grauntes made unto hir by us by oure lettres patentes, for terme of hir life, of eny honoures, castelles, lordschippis, townes, townschippis, maneres, londes, < tenementez > , custumes, rentes, services, knyght fees, advousons, possessions or inherityments, or eny of theym, or eny odir thing: but that every of oure seid lettres patentes be to hir good, effectuall and available, afture and acordyng to the tenure, perporte, forme and effect of the same, by what name so ever sche be named in eny of oure seid lettres patentez; this acte, or eny odir acte made or to be made in this present parliament, or eny thing conteynid in eny of theym, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-124-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial to our most dear mother Cecily, duchess of York, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to her by our letters patent for term of her life of any honours, castles, lordships, towns, townships, manors, lands, tenements, customs, rents, services, knights' fees, advowsons, possessions or hereditaments, or any of them, or any other thing: but that each of our said letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid to her after and according to their tenor, purport, form and effect, by whatever name she is named in any of our said letters patent; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, or any thing contained in any of them. (fn. v-571-124-1)
Provided alwey that this present acte, or any other acte or actes made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall in any wise to oure right entierly welbeloved brother George duke of Clarence, of, to, or for any yeft, graunte, lese, ratification, confirmation, relese or pardon, in any maner wise made by us, of any honours, castelles, maners, lordships, landes, tenementez, possessions, libertees, or eny other enheritamentz, to oure seid brother before the .iij. de day of Juyn, the first day of this present parlement; by what name or names oure seid brother be named or called in any of the seid yeftes, grauntes, ratifications, confirmations, relecez or pardons; unto the tyme that oure seid brother have and possede of the same, and < of oþer > , of and by the yefte or yeftes, graunte or grauntes of us hereafter to be made, withoute fyne or fee therfore to be made or paied to the use of us, lordships, maners, lands, tenementez and other possessions, within Englond, in demeane and reall possession, to the yerely value over all charges of .v m dc. marcs, other than fees and wages. Provided always that this present act, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our most entirely well-beloved brother George, duke of Clarence, with regard to any gift, grant, lease, ratification, confirmation, release or pardon made by us to our said brother in any way of any honours, castles, manors, lordships, lands, tenements, possessions, liberties or any other hereditaments before 3 June, the first day of this present parliament; by whatever name or names our said brother is named or called in any of the said gifts, grants, ratifications, confirmations, releases or pardons; until our said brother has and possesses from the same, and from other things by our gift or gifts, grant or grants to be made hereafter, without fine or fee to be made or paid to our use, lordships, manors, lands, tenements and other possessions within England, in demesne and actual possession, to the yearly value of 5,600 marks over all charges, other than fees and wages.
And over that, in reversion, lordships, maners, landes, tenementez and oþer possessions, to be had after the deth of tenaunt or tenauntez, havyng astate therof oonly for terme of life, of the yerely value over all charges, other than fees or wages, of a .m. marcs; and oure seid brother holy, entierly, sufficiently and [p. v-579][col. a] lawfully be in pleyn or pesible possession of the same lordships, maners, londes, tenementes, possessions < and reversions, in and of sufficient and lawfull astate; > that is to sey, of all the lordships, maners, landes, tenementes and other possessions, < that shall by us > [...] be yoven or graunted, or confermed to oure seid brother, in parte or parcell of thaccomplisshment of the seid yerely sommes or somme of .v m dc. marcs in possession, and of a .m. marcs in revertion, and were parcell of the corone of Englond, the first day of Marche, the .xxxix. ti yere of Henry the sext, late in dede and not in right kyng of Englond, or afore, to have and hold to oure seid brother, and to his heires males of his body lawfully commyng; and of all the oder lordships, maners, landes, tenementez and possessions, that shall be by us yoven or graunted, or confermed to oure seid brother, in perfourmyng the seid yerely sommes or somme of .v m dc. marcs in possession, and of a .m. marcs in reversion, and were the seid first day of Marche no parcell of the seid corone of Englond: to have and hold to oure seid brother, and to the heires of his body lawfully commyng, all the premisses by us to be yeven and graunted, or confermed to oure seid brother, and his seid heires, in maner and fourme before rehersed, to be made sure ayenst us and oure heires, and all other havyng or claymyng any astate or interest in theym, or eny parte of theym, to oure use, or to the use of any of oure progenitours or auncestours, by the graunte or grauntes, yefte or yeftes of us, or of any of oure auncestres or progenitours. And moreover, in reversion, lordships, manors, lands, tenements and other possessions to be held after the death of the tenant or tenants who have estate in them for term of life only, of the annual value above all charges, other than fees or wages, of 1,000 marks; and our said brother shall be wholly, entirely, adequately and [p. v-579][col. a] lawfully in full or peaceable possession of the same lordships, manors, lands, tenements, possessions and reversions, by adequate and lawful title; that is to say, of all the lordships, manors, lands, tenements and other possessions which shall be given and granted by us, or confirmed to our said brother, in part or parcel of the fulfilment of the said annual sums or sum of 5,600 marks in possession and 1,000 marks in reversion, and which were part of the crown of England on 1 March in the thirty-ninth year of Henry VI [1460], late in deed and not by right king of England, or before, to have and to hold to our said brother, and to his male heirs lawfully begotten of his body; and of all the other lordships, manors, lands, tenements and possessions which shall be given or granted, or confirmed by us to our said brother to make up the said annual sums or sum of 5,600 marks in possession and 1,000 marks in reversion, and which were not part of the said crown of England on 1 March: to have and to hold to our said brother, and to the heirs lawfully begotten of his body, everything stated which are to be given and granted, or confirmed by us to our said brother and his said heirs, in the manner and form described above, to be guaranteed against us and our heirs, and all others who have or claim any title or interest in them or any part of them to our use, or to the use of any of our progenitors or ancestors, by the grant or grants, gift or gifts of us, or of any of our ancestors or progenitors.
And that oure seid brother, his heires nor executours, of any issues, profittes, commoditeez, revenuez or emoluments, taken or to be taken, growen or to growe, from the fest of Ester last passed, and afore thaccomplishment of the premisses, of, uppon, or in eny of the same honours, castelles, maners, lordships, landes, tenementez, possessions and enheritamentz, with their appurtenauncez, which he had of oure yefte or yeftes, graunte or grauntez, ratification or ratifications, confirmation or confirmations, relese or releses, pardon or pardons, the seid .iij. de day of Juyn, be not charged ne chargeable ayenst us or oure heires, by wey of accompt or otherwise. (fn. v-571-128-1) And that our said brother, his heirs and executors shall not be charged or chargeable towards us or our heirs by way of account or otherwise for any issues, profits, commodities, revenues or emoluments taken or to be taken, growing or to grow from Easter last, and before the fulfilment of the foregoing, with regard to any of the same honours, castles, manors, lordships, lands, tenements, possessions and hereditaments with their appurtenances which he held of our gift or gifts, grant or grants, ratification or ratifications, confirmation or confirmations, release or releases, pardon or pardons on the said 3 June. (fn. v-571-128-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall to oure right dere suster Margerete, ne advoide, adnull, undoo, ne hurt eny yefte, graunte or assignement made by us to oure seid suster, by oure lettres patentez under eny of oure seales or otherwyse, by what name or names oure seid suster be named or called in any of the said yeftes, grauntes or assignementez. (fn. v-571-130-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our most dear sister Margaret, or make void, annul, undo or harm any gift, grant or assignment made by us to our said sister by our letters patent under any of our seals or otherwise, by whatever name or names our said sister is named or called in any of the said gifts, grants or assignments. (fn. v-571-130-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall unto John duke of Suff', and Elizabeth his wyfe, oure suster, in, to, or of eny graunt of an .c. marcs by yere by us to hem made, to have to theym of the issues, profittes, fermes, rentes and revenuez of the lordship and honour of Walyngford with the appurtenauncez, atte termes of Seynt Michell and Ester; unto the tyme we have to the same duc and Elizabeth, for terme of the lyfe of the same Elizabeth, of other maners, landes or tenementes, within the reame of Englond, in competent place, to the yerely value of an .c. marcs, to have terme of the lyfe of the seid Elizabeth, made sufficient graunte, in recompence of the same .c. marcs, under what so ever maner and fourme oure seid graunte of the said .c. marcs be made. (fn. v-571-132-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to John, duke of Suffolk, and Elizabeth his wife, our sister, with regard to any grant of 100 marks a year made by us to them, to have to them from the issues, profits, farms, rents and revenues of the lordship and honour of Wallingford with the appurtenances at the terms of Michaelmas and Easter; until we have made an adequate grant to the same duke and Elizabeth, for term of the life of the same Elizabeth, of other manors, lands or tenements in a suitable place within the realm of England to the annual value of 100 marks, in recompense for the same 100 marks for term of the life of the same Elizabeth, under whatever manner and form our said grant of the said 100 marks is made. (fn. v-571-132-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte or ordynaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall in any wise to any graunte or grauntes, lese or leses, by us made by oure lettres patentes, or otherwise, to [col. b] Anne duches of Buk', of any landes or tenementes, possessions or oþer thing, which were some tyme Humfrey late duc of Buk', late hir lord and husbond; nor to a graunte by us made to hir by oure lettres patentes, for terme of hir life, of an inne or a tenement withoute the temple barres of London, in the counte of Midd', called the Lord Molyns Inne. (fn. v-571-134-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any grant or grants, lease or leases made by us by our letters patent, or otherwise, to [col. b] Anne, duchess of Buckingham, of any lands or tenements, possessions or other things which were formerly of Humphrey, late duke of Buckingham, her deceased lord and husband; or to a grant made to her by us by our letters patent for term of her life of an inn or tenement outside Temple Bar, London, in the county of Middlesex, called the Lord Molyn's Inn. (fn. v-571-134-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall ne extend to any graunte or grauntez by us made by oure lettres patentes to Richard erle of Warr', by what name so ever the seid erle in the said lettres patentes be named; except all only graunts and dymyses for terme of yeres to the same erle by us made, which by this present acte stande as resumed. (fn. v-571-136-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial or extend to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to Richard, earl of Warwick, by whatever name the said earl is named in the said letters patent; excepting only all grants and demises made by us to the same earl for term of years, which are resumed by this present act. (fn. v-571-136-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny other acte, ordynaunce or statute, made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to any graunte or grauntes, confirmation or confirmations, pardon or pardons, relesse or relesses, of eny maner thing made by us by eny oure lettres patentes to eny of the priours and coventez of the ordre of Charterhous, and to their successours, or to eny of their predecessours and their successours, or to eny of theym within this oure reame of Englond: but that the same graunte and grauntes, confirmation and confirmations, pardon and pardons, relese and releses, stond in their force; this acte, or eny oþer acte or statute made to the contrary, notwithstondyng; by what so ever name or names eny of the seid priours, or eny of their places, be named or called in eny of the same grauntes or confirmations. (fn. v-571-138-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act, ordinance or statute made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to any grant or grants, confirmation or confirmations, pardon or pardons, release or releases of anything made by us by any of our letters patent to any of the priors and convents of the order of Charterhouse, and to their successors, or to any of their predecessors and their successors, or to any of them within this our realm of England: but that the same grant and grants, confirmation and confirmations, pardon and pardons, release and releases shall remain in force; notwithstanding this act, or any other act or statute made to the contrary by whatever name or names any of the said priors, or any of their places, are named or called in any of the same grants or confirmations. (fn. v-571-138-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon other acte, ordenaunce or provision, in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not ne be prejudiciall unto eny graunte or grauntes in eny wise made by us by eny of oure lettres patentes unto John erle of Northumbreland, by the name of John erle of Northumbreland, or by the name of John Nevill knyght, or by any other name: but that the said lettres patentes, and every of theym, be good and effectuell, accordyng to the purport and tenour of the same; all grauntes made by us to the seid erle, of eny subsidie of ulnage of cloth, all wey except and forprised oute of this provision. (fn. v-571-140-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act, ordinance or provision made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to any grant or grants made in any way by us by any of our letters patent to John, earl of Northumberland, by the name of John, earl of Northumberland, or by the name of John Neville, knight, or by any other name: but that the said letters patent, and each of them, shall be good and effectual according to their purport and tenor; always excepting and excluding from this proviso all grants made by us to the said earl of any subsidy of alnage of cloth. (fn. v-571-140-1)
Provided alweis that this acte of resumption, nor any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be in noo wise hurtyng or prejudiciall, to, for, or in any maner graunte or grauntes by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, of what so ever date they be, made to Antony Wydevile knyght, Lord Scales, and every thing in theym conteyned: but that oure said lettres be to the seid Antony, howsomever he be named in the same, good, effectuell and vaillable, accordyng to þe tenour of þeym; this said acte, and all oþer actes made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-142-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall in no way be harmful or prejudicial with regard to any manner of grant or grants made by our letters patent under our great seal of whatever date to Anthony Woodville, knight, Lord Scales, and everything contained in them: but that our said letters shall be to the said Anthony, however he is named in them, good, effectual and valid according to their tenor; notwithstanding this said act and all other acts made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-142-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to Humfrey Bourghchier knyght, Lord Cromwell, ne to his heires males of his body lawfully begoten, of ne to any yiftes or grauntes made by us to the said Humfrey, and to his heires males of his body lawfully begoten, by oure lettres patentes beryng date the .xvij. day of Juyll, the fourth yere of oure reigne; to have, perceyve, hold and occupie to the seid Humfrey, and to his seid heires males of his body lawfully begoten, the office of constableship of oure castell of Notyngham, the office of portership and keper of the yate of the same castell and the office of stuardship and keper of the forest of Shirewode, and other offices and thinges comprised in the same lettres. (fn. v-571-144-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Humphrey Bourchier, knight, Lord Cromwell, or to his male heirs lawfully begotten of his body with regard to any gifts or grants made by us to the said Humphrey and to his male heirs lawfully begotten of his body by our letters patent dated 17 July in the fourth year of our reign [1464]; to have, receive, hold and occupy to the said Humphrey and to his said male heirs lawfully begotten of his body the office of constable of our castle of Nottingham, the office of porter and gate-keeper of the same castle, and the office of steward and keeper of Sherwood Forest, and other offices and things contained in the same letters. (fn. v-571-144-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall or hurtyng to Richard Fenys knyght, and Johane his wyfe, cosyn and heire of Thomas Dacre knyght, of eny graunte or grauntez by oure lettres patentes to theym graunted or made, by what name so ever they be called or named in the same lettres patentes. (fn. v-571-146-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial or harmful to Richard Fiennes, knight, and Joan, his wife, cousin and heir of Thomas Dacre, knight, with regard to any grant or grants granted or made to them by our letters patent, by whatever name they are called or named in the same letters patent. (fn. v-571-146-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny other acte to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to eny graunte or grauntez by us made unto John Dynham, Lord Dynham, by the name of John Dynham, esquier, by what name or addition of name so ever he be called in the seid graunte or grauntez, of eny maner landes, tenementes, rentes, service, reversions, offices, or eny other thinge unto hym by us graunted in eny forme by eny oure lettres patentes. (fn. v-571-148-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to any grant or grants made by us to John Dynham, Lord Dynham, by the name of John Dynham, esquire, by whatever name or addition of name he is called in the said grant or grants, of any lands, tenements, rents, services, reversions, offices or any other thing granted to him by us in any form by any of our letters patent. (fn. v-571-148-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall to Waulter Devereux knyght, Lord Ferrers, nor to the heires male of his body commyng, of, to, or for eny graunte made by us to hym, and to his heires of his body commyng, of the maner and lordship of Sutton Courtenay, with the appurtenaunce, in the counte of Berk', and of the advowson of the chirche of Sutton Courtenay, and of .xij. meses, .xxx. acres londe, .c. acres pasture, .xxx. acres mede, .xx. acres wode, .iiij. knyght fees and .x.li. of rent in Sutton Courtenay and Haukerige, in the same counte; and of the maner of Hillesdon otherwise called Hildesdon, with the appurtenaunce, in the countie of Buk'; and of .vi. meses, .c. acres of lond, .x. acres of mede, .xx. acres pasture, .xx. acres of wode and .xx. s. of rent in Hillesdon aforesaid, which late were Thomas Courtenay late erle of Devonshire; and of the oon half of the maner of Richardescastell, with thappurtenaunces, in the countees of Heref' and Salop, which late were William Vaux knyght; and of the oon half of the maner of Longe Compton, in the counte of Warwyk, and of the maners of Oxenhale, Graunsomysocle and Coleaston, with their appurtenaunces, in the counte of Glouc', which late were James late erle of Wilteshire; and of the maner of Tylton with the appurtenaunces in the counte of Leyc', and of .xiiij. meses, .iiij. toftes, .xxiiij. yerdes of lond, .iiij. xx acres of mede, .ij. acres pasture, .xxx. acres wode and .x. s. of rent, with thappurtenaunce, in Tilton aforesaid; and of .iij. meses, .viij. toftes, .x. yerds of lond, .x. acres of mede and .xx. s. of rent, with thappurtenaunces in Byllesdon, and of a tofte, .ij. yerds of lond, with thappurtenaunce, in Hallestede in the same counte of Leyc', .vi. meses, .cc. acres of lond, .xx. acres mede and .xx. s. of rent, with thappurtenaunces, in Eynesbury and Offord in the counte of Hunt', which late were Everard Dygby, squier; and of the maners of Baunburgh and Elkyngton, with thappurtenaunces, in the counte of Lincoln, and of .x. meses, .cc. acres of lond, .xx. acres mede, .lx. acres pasture, .xl. acres wode and .xx. s. of rent, with thappurtenaunce, in Baunburgh and Elkyngton, in the same counte of Lincoln, which late were William Tailboys, knyght; and of all knyghtes fees, avousons of the chirches, chapelles, chauntries and all other spirituell benefices, courtes letes, view frankpleges, parkes, warennes, vyneyerds, feires, marketts, liberteez, fraunchises, profittez, commoditeez and emoluments to the same maners perteinyng or belongyng: but that oure said lettres patentes, and every thing in theym conteyned, be to the seid Walter, and to his seid heires males of his body commyng, good, effectuell and availlable, by what name or names the seid Walter, or eny of the seid persones in this provision named, or eny of the premissez, or eny thyng conteyned or comprised [col. b] within oure said lettres patentes, be named or called; the seid acte, or eny oder made or to be made in this present parlement, in any wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-150-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Walter Devereux, knight, Lord Ferrers, or to the male heirs begotten of his body with regard to any grant made by us to him and to his heirs begotten of his body of the manor and lordship of Sutton Courtenay with the appurtenances in Berkshire, and of the advowson of the church of Sutton Courtenay, and of twelve messuages, thirty acres of land, 100 acres of pasture, thirty acres of meadow, twenty acres of woodland, four knights' fees and £10 of rent in Sutton Courtenay and Hawkridge in the same county; and of the manor of Hillesden with the appurtenances in the county of Buckingham; and of six messuages, 100 acres of land, ten acres of meadow, twenty acres of pasture, twenty acres of woodland and 20s. of rent in the aforesaid Hillesden, which were formerly of Thomas Courtenay, late earl of Devon; and of the one half of the manor of Richards Castle with the appurtenances in the counties of Hereford and Shropshire, which were formerly of William Vaux, knight; and of the one half of the manor of Long Compton in the county of Warwick, and of the manors of Oxenhall, Oakle and Cold Ashton with their appurtenances in the county of Gloucester which were formerly of James, late earl of Wiltshire; and of the manor of Tilton with the appurtenances in the county of Leicester, and of fourteen messuages, four tofts, twenty-four yardlands, eighty acres of meadow, two acres of pasture, thirty acres of woodland and 10s. of rent with the appurtenances in the aforesaid Tilton; and of three messuages, eight tofts, ten yardlands, ten acres of meadow and 20s. of rent with the appurtenances in Billesdon, and of a toft [and] two yardlands with the appurtenances in Halstead in the same county of Leicester, six messuages, 200 acres of land, twenty acres of meadow and 20s. of rent with the appurtenances in Eynesbury and Offord in the county of Huntingdon, which were formerly of Everard Digby, esquire; and of the manors of Baumber and Elkington with the appurtenances in the county of Lincoln, and of ten messuages, 200 acres of land, twenty acres of meadow, sixty acres of pasture, forty acres of woodland and 20s. of rent with the appurtenances in Baumber and Elkington in the same county of Lincoln which were formerly of William Tailboys, knight; and of all knights' fees, advowsons of churches, chapels, chantries and all other spiritual benefices, court leets, views of frankpledge, parks, warrens, vineyards, fairs, markets, liberties, franchises, profits, commodities and emoluments pertaining or belonging to the same manors: but that our said letters patent and everything contained in them shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Walter, and to his said male heirs begotten of his body, by whatever name or names the said Walter, or any of the said persons named in this proviso, or any of the things stated, or any thing contained or included [col. b] in our said letters patent are named or called; notwithstanding in any way the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament. 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Provided alwey that neither this acte, nor any other acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be in any wise prejudiciall unto John Asteley, knyght, of any graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes beryng date the .xiij. day of Juyll, in the first yere of oure reigne, to the same John of .xl.li., to be had and perceyved yerely to the same John, for terme of his life, of the fee ferme of the cite of Wynchestr', or of the issues and profittes of the same cite, in certeyn maner and fourme in the same lettres patentes more pleinly is expressed; howe of ever the same John Asteley, or any oþer thing of the premisses, in the said lettres patentz and grauntes or any of theym be named or called. (fn. v-571-152-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to John Astley, knight, with regard to any grant made by us by our letters patent dated 13 July in the first year of our reign [1461] to the same John of £40, to be taken and received each year by the same John for term of his life from the fee-farm of the city of Winchester, or from the issues and profits of the same city, in the manner and form described more fully in the same letters patent, however the same John Astley, or any other thing concerning the foregoing, is named or called in the said letters patent and grants, or any of them. (fn. v-571-152-1)
Provided alweis that this acte of resumption, nor noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall to Robert Constable of Flaymburgh knyght, of, to, or for any graunte or grauntez by us by oure lettres patentes unto hym and to his heires males of his body lawfully begoten made, of the manoir or lordship of Howsom, with thappurtenaunces, in the counte of York, that late was Thomas Roos, knyght, late Lord Roos, and the which by the forfeitur of the same Thomas come to oure handes: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes of the seid manoir or lordship, with thappurtenauncez, be unto the seid Robert Constable, and to his seid heires, by what so ever name he be called in oure said lettres patentes, good, effectuell and vaillable; the seid acte or actes notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-154-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Robert Constable of Flamborough, knight, with regard to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to him and to his male heirs lawfully begotten of his body, of the manor or lordship of Howsham with the appurtenances in the county of York, which was formerly of Thomas Roos, knight, late Lord Roos, and which, by the forfeiture of the same Thomas, has come into our hands: but that our said grant and letters patent of the said manor or lordship with the appurtenances shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Robert Constable, and to his said heirs, by whatever name he is called in our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act or acts. (fn. v-571-154-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to William Herbert, knyght, Lord Herbert, of any graunte made to hym by eny oure lettres patentes: but that every of oure said lettres patentes made to hym be to hym good and effectuell and vaillable, after and accordyng to the tenoure, purport, and effecte of every of oure seid lettres patentes, by what name so ever the seid William be named in any of theym. (fn. v-571-156-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to William Herbert, knight, Lord Herbert, with regard to any grant made to him by any of our letters patent: but that each of our said letters patent made to him shall be good, effectual and valid to him after and according to the tenor, purport and effect of each of our said letters patent, by whatever name the said William is named in any of them. (fn. v-571-156-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to Humfrey Stafford, knyght, Lord Stafford of Southwyk, of any graunte or grauntes made to hym by oure lettres patentes: and that every of oure lettres patentes made to hym be to hym good and effectuell and vaillable, after and accordyng to the tenour, purport, and effecte of every of oure seid lettres patentes, by what name so ever the seid Humfrey be named in any of theym. (fn. v-571-158-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Humphrey Stafford, knight, Lord Stafford of Southwick, with regard to any grant or grants made to him by our letters patent: and that each of our letters patent made to him shall be good, effectual and valid to him after and according to the tenor, purport and effect of each of our said letters patent, by whatever name the said Humphrey is named in any of them. (fn. v-571-158-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor hurt, ne in eny wise be prejudiciall unto John Scot, knyght, of, to, in, or for eny yifte or yefts, graunt or grauntes, made by us by oure lettres patentes unto hym, amonge other, of the reversion of the castell and manoir of Chilham, and of the reversion of the manoir of Wilderton and Molessh, with their appurtenaunces, in the counte of Kent, which late were Thomas late Lord Roos; ne of, to, in, or for eny yifte or yiftes, graunte or grauntes, made by us by oure lettres patentes to the seid John, amonge oþer, of eny londes, tenementes, reversions, rents, services, knyght fees, advousons of chirches, fraunchises, libertees, possessions or enheritaments, or other thyng whatsoever in the seid counte, late belongyng to the seid late Lord Roos: but that every of oure said yeftes and grauntes, as to all the premisses, be to the seid John and his heires good, effectuell and availlable, after and accordyng to the tenour, fourme and effect of [p. v-581][col. a] the same graunts, and every of theym, by what name or names so ever the seid John, or the seid late Lord Roos, or the seid castell and manoirs, or eny of theym, or eny of the premissez, be named or called in eny of the said yiftes or grauntes; the seid acte, or eny other made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-160-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend to or harm, or be prejudicial in any way to John Scot, knight, with regard to any gift or gifts, grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to him, among others, of the reversion of the castle and manor of Chilham, and of the reversion of the manor of Wilderton and Molash with their appurtenances in the county of Kent, which were formerly of Thomas, late Lord Roos; or with regard to any gift or gifts, grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to the said John, among others, of any lands, tenements, reversions, rents, services, knights' fees, advowsons of churches, franchises, liberties, possessions or hereditaments, or any other thing in the said county which formerly belonged to the said late Lord Roos: but that each of our said gifts and grants shall be to the said John and his heirs good, effectual and valid concerning everything stated, after and according to the tenor, form and effect of [p. v-581][col. a] the same grants, and each of them, by whatever name or names the said John, or the said late Lord Roos, or the said castle and manors, or any of them, or any of the foregoing, are named or called in any of the said gifts or grants; notwithstanding in any way the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-160-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny other acte made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not nor hurt, ne in eny wise be prejudiciall to John Scot, knyght, in, to, of, or for eny graunt made by us by oure lettres patentes to hym, by the name of John Scot, squier, of .l. marcs by yere, to be had for terme of his life by the handes of the abbot, priour and covent of Seynt Austyn of Caunterbury, and their successours, by what name so ever the seid John Scot be named in the same lettres patentes. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend to or harm, or be prejudicial in any way to John Scot, knight, with regard to any grant made by us by our letters patent to him by the name of John Scot, esquire, of 50 marks a year to be received for term of his life from the hands of the abbot, prior and convent of St Augustine's, Canterbury, and their successors, by whatever name the said John Scot is named in the same letters patent.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall unto oure trusty and welbeloved John Scot, knyght, of, to, or for eny graunte made by us to the same John by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xxix. day of January, the sixt yere of oure reigne, of the kepyng of eny maners, lands, tenementes, hundreds, rents, services, knyghts fees, advousons of chirches, chauntries, chapels and other benefices spirituell, or of eny oþer possessions or enheritaments, or of eny of them, or eny parte of them which late were Robert Ponyngs, knyght: but that oure said lettres patentes be to the seid John, his executours and assigneez, and every of theym, good, effectuell and availlable, after and accordyng to þe tenour, purport, fourme and effect of the same oure lettres patentes, by what name or names so ever the seid John, or the seid Robert Ponyngs, or eny of the said manoirs and oþer þe premisses, or eny parte of them, be named or called in oure said lettres patentes; the seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-164-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our trusty and well-beloved John Scot, knight, with regard to any grant made by us to the same John by our letters patent dated 29 January in the sixth year of our reign [1467] of the custody of any manors, lands, tenements, hundreds, rents, services, knights' fees, advowsons of churches, chantries, chapels and other spiritual benefices, or of any other possessions or hereditaments, or of any of them, or any part of them which were formerly of Robert Poynings, knight: but that our said letters patent shall be to the said John, his executors and assigns, and each of them, good, effectual and valid after and according to the tenor, purport, form and effect of our same letters patent, by whatever name or names the said John, or the said Robert Poynings, or any of the said manors and the other things stated, or any part of them, are named or called in our said letters patent; notwithstanding in any way the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-164-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte, nor any oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall unto the maire, aldermen and burgeis of oure towne of Caleis, or to any of theym, or to their successours, or any of theym, of any graunte or graunte unto theym, or to any of theym, or to their successours, or any of theym, by us made, of the kepyng of oure comen prison or gaiole beyng within the seid toune of Caleis, for prisoners in the same prison savely to be kept, with all other libertees by us or any other of oure noble progenitours or predecessours, to the seid maire, aldermen and burgeis, and their successours, graunted and confermed, wherof the date of oure graunte and confirmation is the first day of Marche, the secund yere of oure reigne, or any oþer thyng to the seid graunte or grauntes, or confirmations, by us or any of oure seid progenitours or predecessours as is afore rehersed, in any wise belongyng or apperteinyng, by what maner names or name the seid maire, aldermen and burgeis been, or any of their predecessours have been called or named in any of the seid graunte or grauntes, or confirmations: but that they, and their successours, all the said prison and libertees in maner and forme afore rehersed, have, enjoye them and everyche of theym, for ever; this seid acte notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-166-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to the mayor, aldermen and burgesses of our town of Calais, or to any of them, or to their successors, or any of them, with regard to any grant or grant made by us to them, or to any of them, or to their successors, or any of them, of the custody of our common prison or gaol within the said town of Calais to keep prisoners in the same prison securely, with all other liberties granted and confirmed by us, or by any other of our noble progenitors or predecessors, to the said mayor, aldermen and burgesses, and their successors, the date of our grant and confirmation being 1 March in the second year of our reign [1463], or any other thing belonging or appertaining in any way to the said grant or grants, or confirmations, [made] by us or by any of our said progenitors or predecessors, as is described above, by whatever names or name the said mayor, aldermen and burgesses have been, or any of their predecessors have been, called or named in any of the said grant or grants, or confirmations: but that they, and their successors, shall have and enjoy forever all the said prison and liberties, and each of them, in the manner and form described above; notwithstanding this said act. (fn. v-571-166-1)
Provided also, that neither this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall or hurte in eny wise unto oure right trusty and welbeloved uncle Henry, erle of Essex, and Isabell his wyfe, oure welbeloved aunte, nor to eny of theym, nor to the heires of theym, nor of the oon of theym, nor the heires of their bodies commyng, nor to the heires of the body of outher of theym commyng, [col. b] in, of, or for eny yifte or grauntes made by us to the same erle and his wyfe, and their heires, or to theym, or theires of eny of theym aforesaid, or otherwise, of eny maners, lordships, landes, tenementes, rentes, reversions, avousons, or eny oþer possessions or enheritaments whatsoever, by what fourme or names so ever the same yifte or yiftes, graunte or grauntes, be made, or the seid erle and his wyfe in the seid yiftes or grauntes be called or named. (fn. v-571-168-1) Provided also that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to our most trusted and well-beloved uncle Henry, earl of Essex, and Isabel his wife, our well-beloved aunt, or to either of them, or to the heirs of them or one of them, or to the heirs begotten of their bodies, or to the heirs begotten of either of their bodies, [col. b] with regard to any gift or grants made by us to the same earl and his wife, and their heirs, or to them, or the aforesaid heirs of either of them, or otherwise, of any manors, lordships, lands, tenements, rents, reversions, advowsons, or any other possessions or hereditaments whatever, by whatever form or names the same gift or gifts, grant or grants are made, or the said earl and his wife are called or named in the said gifts or grants. (fn. v-571-168-1)
Provided also alwey, that neither this acte, nor any oder acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall in any wise unto James, erle of Douglas, of any yerely sommes by us graunted to hym by oure severall lettres patentes in severall fourmes, amonge other things to hym avaylable, as for certeyn severall sommes atteynyng to .d.li. by yere, to be had and perceyved yerely to hym for terme of life, in certeyn fourmes and places in the same lettres patentes expressed at large: but that oure seid severall lettres be unto hym þerof good and effectuall, after the contenuez of the same; this acte, or eny other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, or howe so ever the same erle be named, or by what fourme so ever the seid yerely sommes aforeseid be to hym graunted in or by the same lettres patentes, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-170-1) Also provided always that neither this act, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to James, earl of Douglas, with regard to any annual sums of money granted to him by us by our individual letters patent in various forms, among other things valid to him, concerning certain various sums amounting to £500 a year, to be taken and received each year by him for term of life, in certain forms and places described more fully in the same letters patent: but that our said individual letters shall be to him good and effectual according to their contents; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, or however the same earl is named, or by whatever form the said annual sums are granted to him in or by the same letters patent. (fn. v-571-170-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption extend not nor be prejudiciall to any lettres patentes made by us to John Lord Wenlok, knyght, of any lands, tenements, reversions or oþer possessions, the which were late John Forteskue, knyght, or any oþer persone to his use: but that the seid lettres patentes, and every of theym, be good and effectuell, and stond in their strengh; this acte of resumption, or any other acte, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-171a-1) Provided always that this act of resumption shall not extend or be prejudicial to any letters patent made by us to John, Lord Wenlock, knight, with regard to any lands, tenements, reversions or other possessions which were formerly of John Fortescue, knight, or any other person to his use: but that the said letters patent, and each of them, shall be good and effectual, and remain in force; notwithstanding this act of resumption, or any other act. (fn. v-571-171a-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to Margaret, duchesse of Somerset, of eny graunte or grauntes by us to hir made by oure letterz patentz under oure grete seall, of eny maners, londs, tenementez, annuiteez, or oþer thyng, which late were Lyon late Lord Welles, late husbond to the said duchesse, or eny oþer to his use, to have to hir for terme of hir life, in name of her dower. (fn. v-571-173-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Margaret, duchess of Somerset, with regard to any grant or grants made to her by us by our letters patent under our great seal of any manors, lands, tenements, annuities, or other thing, which were formerly of Lionel, late Lord Welles, the said duchess's late husband, or any other person to his use, to have to her for term of her life, in name of her dower. (fn. v-571-173-1)
< Pro Burghley. > For [Thomas] Burgh.
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to eny yefte or yeftes, graunte or grauntes, confirmation or confirmations, made by us by oure lettres patentes under eny of oure seales to Thomas Burgh, knyght, except of the maners of Faldyngworth and Soteby in the shire of Lincoln, with thappurtenaunces: but that oure said lettres patentes, and every thyng in theym and iche of theym conteyned, except tofore except, be good, effectuell and availlable to the seid Thomas, after and accordyng to the tenour and effect of our said lettres patentes, and iche of theym, by what name so ever the seid Thomas be named or called in oure said lettres patentes, or in eny of theym; this said acte, or eny other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-175-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to any gift or gifts, grant or grants, confirmation or confirmations, made by us by our letters patent under any of our seals to Thomas Burgh, knight, except for the manors of Faldingworth and Sotby in the county of Lincoln with the appurtenances: but that our said letters patent, and everything contained in them and each of them, except for the previous exception, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Thomas after and according to the tenor and effect of our said letters patent, and each of them, by whatever name the said Thomas is named or called in our said letters patent, or in any of them; notwithstanding in any way this said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-175-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to John Burgh esquier, ne to his heires males of his body commyng, of, to, or for eny gifte or giftes, graunte or grauntez, confirmation or confirmations, relese or pardon, made by us unto hym, or to hym and to his heires males of his body commyng, by oure lettrez patentz, of or for eny meses, londs, tenements, possessions, enheritaments, or eny other thing, which late were William Tailbois, knyght, or John Maydenwell, or eny other to their use, or to the [p. v-582][col. a] use of eny of theym or behove: but that oure said lettrez patentz, and every thyng in theym and yche of theym conteyned concernyng the premisses, be to the seid John Burgh and to his seid heires good, effectuell and vaillable, after and accordyng to the tenure and effecte of oure said lettres patentes, and ichon of theym, by what name or names so ever the seid John Burgh, William and John Maydenwell, or eny of theym, be named or called in oure said lettres patentes, or any of theym; this seid acte, or eny other acte made or to be made, in eny wyse notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-177-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to John Burgh, esquire, or to his male heirs begotten of his body, with regard to any gift or gifts, grant or grants, confirmation or confirmations, release or pardon made by us by our letters patent to him, or to him and to his male heirs begotten of his body, of or for any messuages, lands, tenements, possessions, hereditaments, or any other thing, which were formerly of William Tailboys, knight, or John Maidenwell, or any other person to their use, or to the [p. v-582][col. a] use or benefit of either of them: but that our said letters patent, and everything contained in them and each of them concerning the foregoing, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said John Burgh and to his said heirs after and according to the tenor and effect of our said letters patent, and each of them, by whatever name or names the said John Burgh, William, and John Maidenwell, or any of them, are named or called in our said letters patent, or any of them; notwithstanding in any way this said act, or any other act made or to be made. (fn. v-571-177-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall in eny wyse to oure welbeloved servaunt Thomas Mongomery, knyght, nor his heires, of, to, or for the maner or lordship of Salden, oþerwise called Saldeyn in the counte of Buk', with all his membres and appurtenauncez, the maner of Donyngton, otherwise called Donton, in the same counte, with his appurtenaunces, the maner of Westorchard in the towne of Hertwell, in the parissh of Stone in þe same counte, with his appurtenaunces, the maner of Stone called Seyncler maner, oþerwise called Bracy maner, in þe same counte, with his appurtenaunces, a mese, two toftes and .xij. yerds of land in Morton, in the parish of Donton in þe same counte, with their appurtenaunces, a mese, .vij. yerds of land, .xxx. acres of medowe and .xx. acres of pasture, in Permer in the same counte, with their appurtenaunces, two toftes and .v. yerds of land in the towne of Walderuge, in þe same counte, with þe appurtenuances. The which maners, meses, toftes, landes, tenementes, medowe and pasture, with their appurtenaunces, some tyme were of Robert Whityngham, knyght; nor of, to, or for eny knyghtes fees, advousons of chirches or eny oþer benefices of the chirche, wardes, mariages, releses, eschetes, courtes letes, viewis of frankplegges, parkes, warennes, feires, markettes, liberties, fraunchises, hidage, beaupleder, frithsilver, hede sylver, profittes and commoditeez, to the seid maners, meses, landes, tenementes and oþer premissez, or to eny of theym, in eny wise belongyng or perteynyng, by us graunted to the seid Thomas by oure lettres patentes, by what name that he be called in þe same, and by what name the seid maners, meses, landes, tenementes, and eny of þe premisses, be called in þe same; nor of, to, or for eny graunt or grauntes made by us to hym of eny of þe premisses, by what name that he be called in þe same: but that oure said lettres patentes, be to the seid Thomas, and his heires specified in the same, good, effectuell and availlable, after the tenure and effect of the same. (fn. v-571-179-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved servant Thomas Montgomery, knight, or his heirs, with regard to the manor or lordship of Salden in the county of Buckingham with all its members and appurtenances, the manor of Dinton in the same county with its appurtenances, the manor of West Orchard in the town of Hartwell, in the parish of Stone in the same county, with its appurtenances, the manor of Stone called St Cleres manor, otherwise called Bracey's manor, in the same county with its appurtenances, a messuage, two tofts and twelve yardlands in Moreton in the parish of Dinton in the same county with their appurtenances, a messuage, seven yardlands, thirty acres of meadow and twenty acres of pasture in Parmoor in the same county with their appurtenances, two tofts and five yardlands in the town of Waldridge in the same county with the appurtenuances. Which manors, messuages, tofts, lands, tenements, meadows and pasture with their appurtenances, were sometime of Robert Whitingham, knight; or with regard to any knights' fees, advowsons of churches or any other ecclesiastical benefices, wardships, marriages, releases, escheats, court leets, views of frankpledge, parks, warrens, fairs, markets, liberties, franchises, hidage, beau pleader, frithsilver, head silver, profits and commodities belonging or pertaining in any way to the said manors, messuages, lands, tenements and the other things stated, or to any of them, granted by us to the said Thomas by our letters patent, by whatever name he is called in them, and by whatever name the said manors, messuages, lands, tenements and any of the things stated are called in them; or with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him of any of the foregoing, by whatever name he is called in them: but that our said letters patent shall be to the said Thomas, and to his heirs specified in them, good, effectual and valid according to their tenor and effect. (fn. v-571-179-1)
Provided also, that the seid acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall in eny wise, of, to, or for .xl.li. by us graunted by oure lettres patentes to the seid Thomas, by the same name of Thomas Mowntgomery, knyght, for his fees and wages of the office of oon of oure kervers, to be taken yerely as long as he bereth hym well in þe same, of the fee ferme of oure cite of Norwich, by the handes of the maire, wardeyn, shirrefs, citezeins or baillifs of þe same cite for the tyme beyng, or other resceyvours, fermours or occupiours of þe same for the tyme beyng, nor to oure seid graunte made of the same: but that þe same lettres patentes and graunt, as for the said fees and wages, be to hym good and effectuell, after the tenure and effect of the same; the seid acte, or eny oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, notwithstondyng. Provided also that the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to £40 granted by us by our letters patent to the said Thomas, by the same name of Thomas Montgomery, knight, for his fees and wages for the office of one of our carvers, to be taken each year as long as he conducts himself well in the same from the fee-farm of our city of Norwich by the hands of the mayor, warden, sheriffs, citizens or bailiffs of the same city at the time, or other receivers, farmers or occupiers of the same at the time, or to our said grant made of the same: but that the same letters patent and grant, as regards the said fees and wages, shall be to him good and effectual according to their tenor and effect; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament.
< Howard. > Howard.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor eny other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, strech not nor in any wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng to John [col. b] Howard, knyght, of, in, to, or for oure graunte to hym made by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date the .xxviij. day of July, the first yere of oure reigne, of the office of oon of oure kervers, with such annuites for excercisyng of þe same office as in the same lettres more pleynly is expressed; nor of, in, to, or for oure graunte to hym made by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date the .vi. day of July, the first yere of oure reigne, of the kepyng of oure castell of Colchestr' and oure lordship there, with thappurtenauncez in oure said lettres patentes more pleinly expressed; nor of, in, to, or for oure graunte to hym made by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date the .iij. de day of Feverer, the first yere of oure reigne, of the office of constabulary and kepyng of oure castell of Norwich, with such annuites, fees, wages, profittez and commoditeez in oure said lettres patentes specified; nor of, in, to, or for oure graunte made to hym by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date the .xi. day of Maii, the .ij. de yere of oure reigne, of two tenementes with thappurtenaunces, which John Merston late had of the graunte of Herry the VI te , late in dede and not in right kyng of Englond, liyng within oure cite of London, in oure said lettres patentes more pleynly expressed; nor of, in, to, or for oure graunte and confirmation, ratification and approbation, to hym made under oure grete seall, beryng date the .xxvij. day of Juyn, the first yere of oure reigne, of the maners of Leyham, called Overberihall in Leyham, and Wherstede, in the shire of Suff', the maner of Smethtonhall in the shire of Essex, the maners of Dontyssh and Deuelyssh in the shire of Dors', and the maners of Hereford and Meyntonhall in the shire of Norff', and two meses, called .ij. tenementes within the cite of London, with thappurtenaunces, or of any of theym, or of any other thyng comprised in the same lettres patentes, by what so ever name or name the seid John Howard, the premisses, or any of theym, be called or named in oure said lettres patentes, or any of theym. (fn. v-571-183-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way or harmful to John [col. b] Howard, knight, with regard to our grant made to him by our letters patent under our great seal dated 28 July in the first year of our reign [1461], of the office of one of our carvers, with such annuities for exercising the same office as is more fully described in the same letters; or with regard to our grant made to him by our letters patent under our great seal dated 6 July in the first year of our reign of the custody of our castle of Colchester and of our lordship there with the appurtenances, as is more fully described in our said letters patent; or with regard to our grant made to him by our letters patent under our great seal dated 3 February in the first year of our reign [1462] of the office of constable and keeper of our castle of Norwich, with such annuities, fees, wages, profits and commodities specified in our said letters patent; or with regard to our grant made to him by our letters patent under our great seal dated 11 May in the second year of our reign of two tenements with the appurtenances which John Merston formerly had of the grant of Henry VI, late in deed and not by right king of England, lying within our city of London, as is more fully described in our said letters patent; or with regard to our grant and confirmation, ratification and approbation made to him under our great seal dated 27 June in the first year of our reign of the manors of Layham, called Overbury Hall in Layham, and Wherstead in Suffolk, the manor of Smeetham Hall in Essex, the manors of Duntish and Dewlish in Dorset, and the manors of Hereford and Meyntonhall in Norfolk, and two messuages, called two tenements, within the city of London, with the appurtenances, or of any of them, or of any other thing contained in the same letters patent, by whatever name or name the said John Howard, the things stated, or any of them, are called or named in our said letters patent, or any of them. (fn. v-571-183-1)
< William Stanley, knight. > William Stanley, knight.
Provided alwey that the acte of resumption, or any acte, ordynaunce or provision in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall unto William Stanley, knyght, of, to, in, or for any gifte and graunte or graunts, by us by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date at Westm' the .xij. day of Novembre, the .v. te yere of oure reigne, in any wise made to the seid William, and Johan that was the wyfe of John Lovell, knyght, Lord Lovell, dede, and sithen the wyfe of the seid William, and to the heires males of the body of the same William lawfully begoten, of the castell, manoir and lordship of Skypton in Craven, within the counte of York, and the manoir of Marton in Craven, in the same shire, with all maner townes, towneships, hameletts, landes, tenementes, rentes, services, reversions, advousons, patronages, fees, fee fermes, offices, fraunchises, libertees, mynes of coles and leede, and all other possessions and hereditaments, also all other appurtenaunces to the same castell, manoirs and lordships, or to any parcell therof, in any wise belongyng or apperteynyng; also with all other townes, towneships, hameletts, landes, tenementes, rentes, services, reversions, advousons, patronages, fees, fee fermes, fraunchises, libertees, mynes of coles and leede, and all other possessions and hereditaments in Craven in the counte aforesaid, with thappurtenaunces, which come to oure handes and possession by strengh and vertue of an acte of atteyndre of John Clyfford, knyght, late Lord Clyfford, or forfature of þe same [memb. 8] castell, manoirs, lordships, townes, towneships, hameletts, landes, tenementes, rentes, services, reversions, advousons, patronages, fees, fee fermes, offices, fraunchises, liberteez, mynes [p. v-583][col. a] of coles and leede, and all other possessions and hereditaments aforesaid, in oure parlement at Westm' the .iiij. th day of Novembre the first yere of oure reigne holden, made: (fn. v-571-185-1) all maner of wayves and strayes, and also all maner of forfaitures, and goodes and catelles of all maner felons and fugityves, felons of hem self, felons and traytours, and of theym that shall be put in exigend of felony, outlawed and to be outlawed, atteynted, dampned byfore us, or any other oure juges or justices, in all maner oure courtes, or of oure heires, and all maner goodes and catelles of hem self, deodandes, tresoure founden, and also all maner goodes, catelles and forfaitures, all maner other outlawed and to be outlawed, before us, or before any oþer oure juges or justices, or in any oure courte or courte, or of oure heires, as well at oure sute or the sute of oure heires, as the sute of partie, for any felonyes, trespasses, contemptes, dettes, accomptes, detentions, or any other trespaces, mater, thyng or cause whatsoever, forfaited or to be forfaited, and in any tyme fro thens within the castell, manoirs, lordship, townes, towneships, hameletts, and the fees of Skipton aforesaid, or any part of theym, happyng, founden or to be founden, beyng or to be, fre waren, fre chace, all retornes of writtes, preceptes, maundements and billes, and executions of the same, and with all maner other libertees and fraunchises, to the same castell, manoirs, lordship, landes, tenementez, townes, towneships and hameletts, with thappurtenaunces, and to every parcell þerof, of old tyme due and accustumed and used, or of any of the premisses, by what name or names the seid William and Johan, or ayther of theym, or the said castell, manoirs, lordships, townes, towneships, hameletts, landes, tenementes, rentes, services, reversions, advousons, patronages, fees, fee fermes, offices, fraunchises, liberteez, mynes, possessions, hereditaments, or the premisses, or any of theym, in oure seid lettres patentes be named, specified or called: but that oure seid lettres patentes be to the seid William and his seid heires male, in and of the premisses, good, effectuell and availlable; the said acte, or any other made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-185-2) Provided always that the act of resumption, or any act, ordinance or provision made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to William Stanley, knight, with regard to any gift and grant or grants made in any way by us by our letters patent under our great seal dated at Westminster on 12 November in the fifth year of our reign [1465] to the said William, and Joan who was the wife of John Lovell, knight, Lord Lovell, deceased, and subsequently the wife of the said William, and to the male heirs lawfully begotten of the body of the same William, of the castle, manor and lordship of Skipton in Craven in the county of York, and the manor of Marton in Craven in the same county, with all towns, townships, hamlets, lands, tenements, rents, services, reversions, advowsons, patronages, fees, fee-farms, offices, franchises, liberties, coal mines and lead mines, and all other possessions and hereditaments, also all other appurtenances belonging or appertaining in any way to the same castle, manors and lordships, or to any part of them; also with all other towns, townships, hamlets, lands, tenements, rents, services, reversions, advowsons, patronages, fees, fee-farms, franchises, liberties, coal mines and lead mines, and all other possessions and hereditaments in Craven in the aforesaid county, with the appurtenances, which came into our hands and possession by the force and virtue of an act of attainder against John Clifford, knight, late Lord Clifford, or the forfeiture of the same [memb. 8] castle, manors, lordships, towns, townships, hamlets, lands, tenements, rents, services, reversions, advowsons, patronages, fees, fee-farms, offices, franchises, liberties, coal mines [p. v-583][col. a] and lead mines, and all the other aforesaid possessions and hereditaments made in our parliament held at Westminster on 4 November in the first year of our reign: (fn. v-571-185-1) all manner of waifs and strays, and also all manner of forfeitures, and the goods and chattels of all manner of felons and fugitives, suicides, felons and traitors, and of those who shall be put in exigent of felony, outlawed and to be outlawed, attainted, condemned before us or any of our other judges or justices in all our courts or those of our heirs, and all manner of goods and chattels used in self-murder, deodands, treasure-trove, and also all manner of goods, chattels and forfeitures forfeited or to be forfeited by all manner of other outlawed men and of those to be outlawed before us or before any of our other judges or justices, or in any of our courts or those of our heirs, both at our suit or the suit of our heirs, and at the suit of the party for any felonies, trespasses, contempts, debts, accounts, detentions, or any other trespasses, matter, thing or cause whatever occurring, found or to be found, being or to be at any time henceforth within the castle, manors, lordship, towns, townships, hamlets and the fees of Skipton aforesaid, or any part of them; free-warren, free-chase, all returns of writs, precepts, mandates and bills, and the execution of the same, and with all manner of other liberties and franchises traditional and customary to the same castle, manors, lordship, lands, tenements, towns, townships and hamlets, with the appurtenances, and to every part of them, or of any of the things stated, by whatever name or names the said William and Joan, or either of them, or the said castle, manors, lordships, towns, townships, hamlets, lands, tenements, rents, services, reversions, advowsons, patronages, fees, fee-farms, offices, franchises, liberties, mines, possessions, hereditaments, or the things stated, or any of them, are named, specified or called in our said letters patent: but that our said letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid to the said William and to his said male heirs in and of the things stated; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament. 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Provided alwey that nother this acte of resumption, nor any other acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in any wyse or be prejudiciall to oure true servauntes John Fogge, knyght, tresorer of oure houshold, and John Scot, knyght, countroller of the same, or eyther or the oon of theym, of or for a graunte by us to theym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date at Westm' the .iij. de day of June, the secund yere of oure reigne, made, of the free yeft and disposition of the hous or hospitall of Seint Antonyes, within oure cite of London, to oure yeft belongyng, whan by the deth, resignation, or by any other wise it shall happe next to be voyde; so that it shall be lefull to the same John and John, as [sic: read 'at'] suche tyme as the said hous or hospitall whan it shall happe soo next to be voide, to name, promote, and make to the same hous or hospitall, such a persone to be maister, as to theym by their discretions it shall seme sufficient and able, as in oure said lettres patentes it is expressed more at large. (fn. v-571-187-1) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend in any way or be prejudicial to our true servants John Fogge, knight, treasurer of our houshold, and John Scot, knight, controller of the same, or either one of them, with regard to a grant made by us to them by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 3 June in the second year of our reign [1462] of the free gift and disposal of the house or hospital of St Anthony within our city of London, belonging to our gift, when it shall next happen to be vacant by death, resignation or any other way; so that it shall be lawful for the same John and John, whenever the said house or hospital shall thus next be vacant, to name, promote, and appoint to the same house or hospital such a person to be master as shall seem to them in their wisdom sufficient and able, as is described at greater length in our said letters patent. (fn. v-571-187-1)
Provided also, that nother this acte, nor eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in any wise or be prejudiciall to John Fogge, knyght, tresorer of oure household, nor to his heires, nor to Alice his wyfe, of or for any graunte or grauntes by us by oure lettres patentes severally or joyntly to theym or any of theym made, by what names so ever they or any of them be called or named in oure said lettres patentes, or any of theym. Provided also that neither this act, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend in any way or be prejudicial to John Fogge, knight, treasurer of our household, or to his heirs, or to Alice his wife, with regard to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent individually or jointly to them or to any of them by whatever names they, or any of them, are called or named in our said letters patent, or any of them.
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Provided also, that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not in any wyse or be prejudiciall unto William Pecche, knyght, Isabell late the wyfe of Robert Hoorne, William Haute, John Dygges, John Norwode, Rauff Seyntleger, John Isaak, Edmund Haute, Edward Mylle, John Hoorne, John Bamme, Richard Culpeper, James Pekham, William Pekham, Thomas Digges, Nicholas Lathell, John Coupuldyk thelder, and John his son, John Cobbys, William Harlakynden, William Barton, William < Petyt > , William Brent, John Alday, Thomas Hylles, John Brode, Thomas Cotes, John Catt', George Busshet, John Hert, Robert Brent, and Nicholas Burton, nor to any of theym, of or for any graunte or grauntes made by us to theym, or any of theym, by oure lettres patentes severally or joyntely, of any yerely sommes of money, offices, rentes, or oþer thyng, to be had or perceyved severally or joyntly, duryng the lyves of theym or any of theym, or in any otherwise, howe so ever they or any of theym be named theryn in any wise. Provided also that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend in any way or be prejudicial to William Pecche, knight, Isabel late the wife of Robert Horne, William Haute, John Dygges, John Norwood, Ralph St Leger, John Isaak, Edmund Haute, Edward Mylle, John Horne, John Bamme, Richard Culpepper, James Pekham, William Pekham, Thomas Digges, Nicholas Lathell, John Coupuldyk the elder and John his son, John Cobbys, William Harlakynden, William Barton, William Petyt, William Brent, John Alday, Thomas Hylles, John Brode, Thomas Cotes, John Catt, George Busshet, John Hert, Robert Brent and Nicholas Burton, or to any of them, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to them, or to any of them, by our letters patent individually or jointly of any annual sums of money, offices, rents or other thing to be had or received individually or jointly during their lives, or the lives of any of them, or in any other way, however they or any of them are named therein in any way.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon other acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not nor in noo maner of wyse be prejudiciall to Edward Gray, knyght, of, to, or for any graunte or grauntes by us to hym made, of the maner of Loxton with thappurtenaunce in the counte of Somers', which excedeth not the value of .xvi.li. yerely: but that oure graunte and grauntes to hym of þe premisses made be good and effectuell in the lawe, and stand in his strengh; any acte in this parlement made or to be made notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-193-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Edward Gray, knight, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him of the manor of Loxton with the appurtenances in the county of Somerset, which does not exceed the value of £16 a year: but that our grant and grants made to him of the foregoing shall be good and effectual in law, and shall remain in force; notwithstanding any act made or to be made in this parliament. (fn. v-571-193-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, nor any oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not nor be prejudiciall to Thomas Erdyngton, knyght, and Joyes his wyfe, to or for any yifte or graunte, late by us made unto theym for terme of both their lyves, by oure lettres patentes beryng date the .viij. day of Novembre, the .iiij. th yere of oure reigne, of the manoir or lordship of Bordesley with thappurtenaunces in the counte of Warrewyk, and of .ij. closes conteynyng .cc. acres of land, with thappurtenauncez in the same towne, called the Heybernes, otherwise called Mykell and Litell Hey, the which came to oure handes by the forfeiture of James, late erle of Wilteshire, by force of an acte of forfaiture, in oure parlement holden at Westm' the .iiij. th day of Novembre, the first yere of oure reigne, therof made: (fn. v-571-195-1) but that oure seid lettres patentes be good and effectuell, and stande in their strengh and vertue; the said acte, or any oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, in eny wyse notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-195-2) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Thomas Erdington, knight, and Joyce his wife with regard to any gift or grant recently made by us to them in survivorship by our letters patent dated 8 November in the fourth year of our reign [1464] of the manor or lordship of Bordesley with the appurtenances in the county of Warwick, and of two closes containing 200 acres of land with the appurtenances in the same town, called the Hay Barns, otherwise called Mickle and Little Hay, which came into our hands by the forfeiture of James, late earl of Wiltshire, by force of an act of forfeiture made thereupon in our parliament held at Westminster on 4 November in the first year of our reign: (fn. v-571-195-1) but that our said letters patent shall be good and effectual, and remain in force and virtue; notwithstanding in any way the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-195-2)
Provided alweis that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be in noo wise hurtyng or prejudiciall to Walter Sculle, knyght, and Frauncese his wyfe, and to the heires male of their bodies commyng, of, to, or for oure grauntes to theym and the heires of their bodies commyng, by oure lettres patentes made, of the maners of Alansmor' and of Avenbury, with thappurtenaunces, in the counte of Heref', that late were William Mylle, knyght, the maner of Doverdale with the appurtenauncez in the counte of Worcestre, and certeyn tenementes in the Which, Mitton, Hertilbury and Wychebawde, which late were John Lenches, squier: but that oure said lettres patentes, and every thing in theym conteyned, be to the seid Walter and Frauncesce, and their seid heires males, good, effectuell and vailables, by whatsomever name the seid Walter, Frauncesce, William or John, or any of theym, or any of the premisses, be named or specified in oure said lettres patentes; the seid acte, or any oþer acte, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-197-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall be in no way harmful or prejudicial to Walter Scull, knight, and Frances his wife, and to the male heirs begotten of their bodies, with regard to our grants made to them and the heirs begotten of their bodies by our letters patent of the manors of Allensmore and of Avenbury with the appurtenances in the county of Hereford, which were formerly of William Mille, knight, the manor of Doverdale with the appurtenances in the county of Worcester, and certain tenements in The Wyche, Mitton, Hartlebury and Wychbold, which were formerly of John Lenches, esquire: but that our said letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Walter and Frances, and to their said male heirs, by whatever name the said Walter, Frances, William or John, or any of them, or any of the things stated, are named or specified in our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act. (fn. v-571-197-1)
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Provided alweis that this resumption, or any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be in no wyse hurtyng nor prejudiciall to Roger Vaghuan, knyght, nor his heires male of his body commyng, of, to, or for any < oure grauntes > by oure lettres patentes to hym and his seid heires made, of the manoir of Oxenwiche with thappurtenaunces, and all other landes and tenementes, within the lordships of Gower and Kydwelly in South Wales, that late were Philipp Mauncelles and Hopkyn ap Rees, squiers, or either of theym, of the lordship of Cantrelly Llangoid and Alexandres Towne, with thappurtenauncez, and of the reversion of oure parte of Penkelle whan it shall happen: but that oure said lettres patentes, and every thing in theym conteyned, be to the seid Roger and his seid heires good, effectuell and vaillable, after the fourme, tenure and effect of theym, by what name the seid Roger, Philip or Hopkyn, or any of theym, or any of the premissez, be named or specified in oure seid lettres patentes; this said acte, or any oþer acte, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-199-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be harmful or prejudicial in any way to Roger Vaughan, knight, or to his male heirs begotten of his body, with regard to any of our grants made to him and his said heirs by our letters patent of the manor of Oxwick with the appurtenances, and all other lands and tenements within the lordships of Gower and Kidwelly in South Wales which were formerly of Philip Mauncell and Hopkin ap Rees, esquires, or either of them, of the lordship of Cantref Selyf, Llangoed, and Alexanderston, with the appurtenances, and of the reversion of our part of Pencelli when it shall take place: but that our said letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Roger and his said heirs according to their form, tenor and effect, by whatever name the said Roger, Philip or Hopkin, or any of them, or any of the things stated, are named or specified in our said letters patent; notwithstanding this said act, or any other act. (fn. v-571-199-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall in any wyse to Sir Walter Wratesseley, knyght, in, to, of, or for any graunte by us to hym made, of the two parties of the maners of Clent, Mere and Hondesworth, and of the reversion of the thirde partie of the seid maners, within oure countie of Stafford, and of the maners of Ramesham and Pountknoll within oure counte of Dors', with thappurtenaunces, ad [sic: read 'and'] advousons of þe same, and of the advousons of the chirches of Forton and Hondesworth, within oure said counte of Staff': but that oure said graunt be to hym, and to the heires male of his body commyng, good and effectuell in the lawe; any acte made or to be made in this present parlement notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-201-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Sir Walter Wrottesley, knight, with regard to any grant made to him by us of the two parts of the manors of Clent, Mere and Handsworth, and of the reversion of the third part of the said manors, within our county of Stafford, and of the manors of Ramesham and Pountknoll within our county of Dorset with their appurtenances and advowsons, and of the advowsons of the churches of Forton and Handsworth within our said county of Stafford: but that our said grant shall be good and effectual in law to him, and to the male heirs begotten of his body; notwithstanding any act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-201-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon other acte made or to be made, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall or hurt unto any graunte or grauntes, in any wyse made and graunted by us by oure lettres patentes, unto James Haryngton, knyght, and to his heires, of any castell, maners, lordships, parkes, londes, tenementes, rentes, services and reversions, with their appurtenaunce, late perteinyng to Richard Tunstall, knyght, oure rebell, in Thurland, Fayrethwayte, Warton, Overborowe, Netherborowe, Oldwenyngton, Cale [sic: read 'Gale'] and Erghom, in oure counte of Lanc', or of any londes, tenementes, rents and services, with their appurtenauncez, in Bentham, Burton and Lounesdale, in oure counte of York, or also of any londes, tenementes, rents and services, with their appurtenauncez, in Holme in Kendale in oure counte of Westmerl'; all which castell, maners, lordships, parkes, londes, tenementez, rents and services, been of the yerely value of an .c.li.: but that oure seid lettres patentes be good and effectuell to the seid James, and to the heires male of his body lawfully begoten; the seid acte notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-203-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made, shall not extend, be prejudicial or harmful in any way to any grant or grants made and granted in any way by us by our letters patent to James Harrington, knight, and to his heirs, of any castle, manors, lordships, parks, lands, tenements, rents, services and reversions with their appurtenances, which formerly pertained to Richard Tunstall, knight, our rebel, in Thurland, Fairthwaite, Warton, Over Burrow, Nether Burrow, Wennington, High Gale and Arkholme in our county of Lancashire, or of any lands, tenements, rents and services with their appurtenances in Bentham, Burton and Lonsdale in our county of York, or also of any lands, tenements, rents and services with their appurtenances in Holme in Kendal in our county of Westmorland; all of which castle, manors, lordships, parks, lands, tenements, rents and services are of the annual value of £100: but that our said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said James, and to the male heirs lawfully begotten of his body; notwithstanding the said act. (fn. v-571-203-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall, or in any wyse hurtyng unto Richard Tempest, knyght, Thomas Talbot, squier, John Talbot, squier, Nicholas Tempest, John Levesay, Richard Talbot, Edmund Talbot, Richard Kyng and John Wadyngton, nor to any of theym, by what name or names so ever they or any of theym be called, of any graunte or grauntes, which we in consideration of the service that they or any of theym didde to us, in takyng of oure grete adversarie Henry, late in dede and not of right kyng of Englond, made to theym or any of theym, or to the heires of theym or any of theym, by oure severall lettres patentes under [col. b] the seall of oure duchie of Lancastr', of any annuite or annuiteez, yerely to be taken of thissues, profittes and revenuez of oure lordship of Bowlond, parcell of oure said duchie of Lancastr', and by the handes of the baillif of Ticle fee for þe tyme beyng, in oure counte of York, parcell of oure said duchie of Lancastr'; to the tyme that they or any of theym, were recompensed by us or oure heires, of londes or tenementes to the yerely value of þe annuite or annuiteez aforesaid: but that the seid graunte and grauntes stand in strengh and effect; this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-205-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Richard Tempest, knight, Thomas Talbot, esquire, John Talbot, esquire, Nicholas Tempest, John Levesay, Richard Talbot, Edmund Talbot, Richard King and John Waddington, or to any of them, by whatever name or names they or any of them are called, with regard to any grant or grants which we, in consideration of the service that they, or any of them, have done us in capturing our great adversary Henry, late in deed and not by right king of England, made to them or any of them, or to the heirs of them or any of them, by our individual letters patent under [col. b] the seal of our duchy of Lancaster, of any annuity or annuities to be taken each year from the issues, profits and revenues of our lordship of Bowland, part of our said duchy of Lancaster, and by the hands of the bailiff of Tickhill fee at the time in our county of York, part of our said duchy of Lancaster; until they, or any of them, were recompensed by us or our heirs with lands or tenements to the annual value of the aforesaid annuity or annuities: but that the said grant and grants shall remain in force and effect; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-205-1)
Provided, that neither this acte, nor any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to Richard Illyngworth, knyght, ne to his heires male of his body commyng, of any graunte made by us to hym, by the name of Richard Illyngworth and to his heires, by oure lettres patentes beryng date the .xv. day of Jule, the first yere of oure reigne, among oþer thinges, of .cc. acres of waste of oure soile within oure forest of Shirwode, with thappurtenaunce, in þe counte of Notyngham, liyng to the landes and tenementes late of the seid Richard Illingworth, called Hardwyk, Hardwykcloses and Akebrigge, uppon the est parte; the which .cc. acres are extended by yere to .iij. s. .iiij. d, as in thextent þerof in oure eschequer restyng it pleynly appereth. And of a water milne called Sutton Milne, with the ponde of the same milne, liyng and beyng in the same shire, within oure forest aforesaid, bitwene [memb. 9] the towne of Maunsfield and Hardwyk biforesaid; to be hadde and holden of us and oure heires, with other landes and tenementes, by feaute and service of .iij. s. .iiij. d. oonly to us and to oure heires at the fest of Seint Michell thArchangell yerely to be yoven: by what name so ever the seid Richard, or any of the premisses, be named or called in the same lettres patentes. (fn. v-571-207-1) Provided that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial to Richard Illingworth, knight, or to his male heirs begotten of his body, with regard to any grant made by us to him, by the name of Richard Illingworth, and to his heirs, by our letters patent dated 15 July in the first year of our reign [1461], of, among other things, 200 acres of waste of our land within Sherwood Forest, with the appurtenances, in the county of Nottingham, adjoining the lands and tenements formerly of the said Richard Illingworth, called Hardwick, Hardwick Closes and Akebridge , on the east; which 200 acres are valued at 3s. 4d. a year, as is fully set out in the extent which remains in our exchequer. And of a water mill called Sutton Mill, with the pond of the same mill, which lies and is in the same county within our aforesaid forest between [memb. 9] the town of Mansfield and the aforesaid Hardwick; to be had and held of us and our heirs, with other lands and tenements, by fealty and the service of 3s. 4d. only, to be paid to us and to our heirs at Michaelmas each year: by whatever name the said Richard, or any of the things stated, is named or called in the same letters patent. (fn. v-571-207-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon oder acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall to James Baskarwyle, knyght, nor to the heires male of his body commyng, of, to, or for eny graunte made by us to hym, and to his seid heires of his body commyng, of the maner of Tenbury, with the appurtenaunces, in the counte of Worcestr': but that oure said lettres patentes, and every thyng in theym conteyned, be to the seid James and his seid heires good, effectuell and availlable, by what name or names the seid James, or the seid maner, be named or called in oure seid lettres patentes; the seid acte, or eny other made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-209-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to James Baskerville, knight, or to the male heirs begotten of his body, with regard to any grant made by us to him, and to his said heirs begotten of his body, of the manor of Tenbury with the appurtenances in the county of Worcester: but that our said letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said James and his said heirs, by whatever name or names the said James or the said manor are named or called in our said letters patent; notwithstanding in any way the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-209-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to William Pecche, knyght, oon of oure kervers, of, to, or for a graunte made by us to hym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .viij. day of Octobre, the first yere of oure reigne, of .xl.li., to be perceyved yerely duryng his lyfe, of the fermes, issues, profittes and revenuez of oure counte of Kent commyng, by the handes of the shirref of þe same counte for þe tyme beyng, atte the termes of Ester and Seynt Michell, by even portions: but that oure seid lettres patentes be to the same William good, effectuell and availlable, after and accordyng to the tenour of oure said lettres patentes, by what name so ever he be named or called in theym; the seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made, in any wyse notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-211-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to William Pecche, knight, one of our carvers, with regard to a grant made to him by us by our letters patent dated 8 October in the first year of our reign [1461] of £40 to be received each year during his life from the farms, issues, profits and revenues coming from our county of Kent by the hands of the sheriff of the same county at the time, at Easter and Michaelmas in equal portions: but that our said letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid to the same William, after and according to the tenor of our said letters patent, by whatever name he is named or called in them; notwithstanding in any way the said act, or any other made or to be made. (fn. v-571-211-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to Thomas Fulford, knyght, of, to, or for any graunte or grauntes by us made unto hym and to his heires, by what name that ever the seid Thomas be named in þe seid graunte or [p. v-585][col. a] grauntes, by us made unto John Staplehyll, squier, and to his heires, by what name that ever he be named in the same graunte or grauntes, of any landes, tenementes, rents, reversions, services and advousons, that late were Baldewyn Fulford, knyght, fader unto þe seid Thomas. (fn. v-571-213-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Thomas Fulford, knight, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him and to his heirs, by whatever name the said Thomas is named in the said grant or [p. v-585][col. a] grants made by us to John Staplehill, esquire, and to his heirs, by whatever name he is named in the same grant or grants, of any lands, tenements, rents, reversions, services and advowsons which were formerly of Baldwin Fulford, knight, the said Thomas's father. (fn. v-571-213-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oder made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall to Richard Harecourt, knyght, of, to, or for eny yifte or graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes to the seid Richard, and Edithe his wyfe, and to the heires male of their bodies commyng, of the manere of Shotteswell in þe counte of Warrewyk, with thappurtenaunce, late James, late erle of Wilteshire: but that oure said lettres patentes, and all thinges in theym conteyned, be to the same Richard and Edithe, and their seid heires, good, effectuell and availlable, after and accordyng to the tenour, fourme and effecte of the same oure lettres patentes, by what name so ever the seid Richard and Edithe, or eny of þe premisses, be named or called in oure said lettres patentes; the said acte, or eny oþer made or to be made, in eny wyse notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-215-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Richard Harecourt, knight, with regard to any gift or grant made by us by our letters patent to the said Richard, and Edith his wife, and to the male heirs begotten of their bodies, of the manor of Shotteswell in the county of Warwick with the appurtenances, late of James, late earl of Wiltshire: but that our said letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the same Richard and Edith, and their said heirs, after and according to the tenor, form and effect of our same letters patent, by whatever name the said Richard and Edith, or any of the things stated, are named or called in our said letters patent; notwithstanding in any way the said act, or any other made or to be made. (fn. v-571-215-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte or actes in this present parlement made, ne hereafter to be made, extend not or be prejudiciall to Geffrey Gate, knyght, of any graunte or grauntes by oure lettres patentes before this tyme by us to hym made, by whatsoever name the seid Geffrey be named within oure said lettres patentes. That is to witte, of the manoir of Dangehall, with thappurtenauncez, and of the advouson of the paryssh chirche of Dange, .c. acres lande, .xl. acres mede, .v. .c. acres pasture, .ccc. acres marisce and .c. s. rent, with thappurtenauncez in Dange, Dansey and Bradwell, in the counte of Essex, and of a dayery, otherwise called a wyk, called Dangebrigge, and of landes called Estlandes, and all the rent of assise in Dansey in the seid counte, .xxx. acres land called Bunges and .ij. marisces in Bradwell, togider with all libertees, fraunchises, jurisdictions, courtes letes, viewes of francplegge, commoditeez, profittes, feyres, merketts, free holdes, wrekke of þe see, free custumes, and all oþer rightes to þe premissez, or to any of theym, apparteinyng or belongyng, all which premisses excede not the value of .xlij.li. by yere: but that the seid Geffrey have and enjoy the premissez, and everyche of theym, to hym and to his heires males, afer the fourme of þe same oure lettres patentes; this acte, or eny other acte, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-217-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made in this present parliament, or to be made hereafter, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Geoffrey Gate, knight, with regard to any grant or grants made to him by us by our letters patent before this time, by whatever name the said Geoffrey is named in our said letters patent. That is to say, of the manor of Dengie Hall with the appurtenances, and of the advowson of the parish church of Dengie, 100 acres of land, forty acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 300 acres of marshland and 100s. rent, with the appurtenances in Dengie, Dansey and Bradwell in the county of Essex, and of a dairy farm, otherwise called a wick, called Dengie Bridge, and of lands called Eastlands, and all the rent of assize in Dansey in the said county, 300 acres of land called Bungays and two marshes in Bradwell, together with all liberties, franchises, jurisdictions, court leets, views of frankpledge, commodities, profits, fairs, markets, freeholds, shipwrecks, free customs, and all other rights appertaining or belonging to the things stated, or to any of them, all of which things stated do not exceed £42 a year in value: but that the said Geoffrey shall have and enjoy the things stated, and each of them, to him and to his male heirs, according to the form of our same letters patent; notwithstanding this act, or any other act. (fn. v-571-217-1)
Provided alwey that this acte or petition of resumption or adnullation, by what name so ever it be called, strecche not nor be not prejudiciall to any lettres patentes or grauntes made by us to any persone or persones, of any lordships, manoirs, londes, tenementes, fees, advousons, rents, reversions and services, with their appurtenaunces, or of any other thyng that were Sir Nicholas Latymere, knyght, by what name so ever he be called, or that were other persone or persones to his use. (fn. v-571-219-1) Provided always that this act or petition of resumption or annulment, by whatever name it is called, shall not extend or be prejudicial to any letters patent or grants made by us to any person or persons of any lordships, manors, lands, tenements, fees, advowsons, rents, reversions and services, with their appurtenances, or of any other things which were of Sir Nicholas Latimer, knight, by whatever name he is called, or which were of any other person or persons to his use. (fn. v-571-219-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall unto Richard Chokke, knyght, oon of oure justices of oure commen benche, of or for a graunte made unto hym by oure lettres patentes, of a tonne of wyne, to be takyn of oure pryse within oure port of Bristowe, for terme of his life, by what maner name the seid Richard be named in the said lettres patentes. (fn. v-571-221-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Richard Chokke, knight, one of our justices of our common bench, with regard to a grant made to him by our letters patent of a tun of wine to be taken from our prise within our port of Bristol for term of his life, by whatever name the said Richard is named in the said letters patent. (fn. v-571-221-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption extend not ne be prejudiciall to oure graunte made by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .iiij. th day of Marche, the .vij. th yere of oure reigne, unto John Pesemerssh, [col. b] knyght, and Dame Jane his wyfe, and to either of theym lenger livyng, of .ij. tonnes of rede wyne of Gascoigne, to be had and perceyved in oure port of oure cite of London yerely, ayenst the fest of Cristmas, by the handes of oure chief boteler of Englond, or his lieutenaunt there for þe tyme beyng, like as in oure said lettres patentes þerof made unto theym it may appere more at large: but that the same oure graunte and lettres patentes þeruppon made be unto theym good and effectuell, after the purport and effect of þe same; the seid acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wyse notwithstondyng. In consideration of their long servicez, and in recompence of .xx. marcs yerely to theym in the first yere of oure reigne graunted. (fn. v-571-223-1) Provided always that this act of resumption shall not extend or be prejudicial to our grant made by our letters patent dated 4 March in the seventh year of our reign [1467] to John Pesemarsh, [col. b] knight, and Lady Jane his wife, and to either of them in survivorship, of two tuns of red Gascon wine for Christmas to be taken and received each year in our port of our city of London by the hands of our chief butler of England, or his deputy there at the time, as is set out at greater length in our said letters patent made to them: but that our same grant and letters patent made thereupon shall be good and effectual to them according to their purport and effect; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. In consideration of their long service, and as compensation for 20 marks a year granted to them in the first year of our reign. (fn. v-571-223-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny thyng theryn conteyned, extend not ne be prejudiciall unto oure servaunt Henry Creswell, in, of, or to oure graunte made unto hym of thoffice of artrye of oure castell of Pountfrete, to have and occupie for terme of his life, with all the dueteez of old tyme þerto due and accustumed: but that oure seid graunte and lettres patentes þerof made unto the seid Henry be good and effectuell; the seid acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-225-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or anything contained in it, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our servant Henry Creswell with regard to our grant made to him of the office of keeper of the artillery in our castle of Pontefract, to have and occupy for term of his life, with all the traditional and customary dues: but that our said grant and letters patent made thereof to the said Henry shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-225-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to oure welbeloved servaunt Richard Hastynges, squier, of, to, or for the maners and lordships of Overton Quatermars, Godeby and Cunston, with their appurtenaunces, in the shire of Leyc', the advousons of the chirches of Overton Quatermars, Godeby and Cunston, landes, tenementes, medowes, lesues, pastures, rentes, reversions, services, possessions and hereditaments, with their appurtenaunces, the which some tyme were of John Beaumont, squier, or eny oþer to his use, in Overton Quatermars, Godeby and < Cunston > aforesaid, Overton Sancy, Osgathorp, Thurgeston, Worthyngton, and in þe parissh of Whitwik in þe said shire, a mese, a yerd land and .iij. acres of medowe, with their appurtenaunces, in Hathern, in þe same shire, a mese, a yerd lande and .ij. acres of medowe, with their appurtenaunces, in Iseley Walton, in þe same shire, that some tyme were of the same John Beaumont, or eny other to his use; the maner and lordship of Litill Bowdon, with the appurtenaunce, in þe shire of Northt'; the maner and lordship of Wynterburn Maureward, with thappurtenaunces, in þe counte of Dors', þe advouson of the chirche of the same, landes, tenementes, rents, services, possessions and hereditaments, with thappurtenaunces, in Litill Bowdon, Wynterburn Maureward aboveseid, the which Elizabeth, that was the wyfe of the said John Beaumont, holdeth for terme of hir lyfe; knyghts < fees, advousons and patronages of chirches, chapelles > and other benefices of chirches, wardes, mariages, reliefes, eschetes, courtes letes, viewes of frankplegge, parkes, warennes, chaces, feyres, marketts, profittes, commoditeez, libertees and fraunchises, to the forseid maners, landes, tenementes and other premissez, and every of theym belongyng and perteynyng, by us to the seid Richard graunted by oure lettres patentes: but that oure said lettres patentes be to hym and the heires male of his body commyng, good, effectuell and availlable, by what name that he be called in the same, and by what name the said maners, landes and tenementes, and oþer premisses, or any of theym, be called in þe same; nor of, to, or for any graunte or grauntez by us to hym made of þe premissez, or eny of theym, by what name that he, or any of the < premisses > , be called in þe same; this acte, or eny other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. And that the seid [p. v-586][col. a] acte, as ayenst the seid Richard and every of his heires, take effect to and for the maner and lordship of Cotes, with thappurtenaunce, beside Lugburgh, in þe shire of Leyc'. (fn. v-571-227-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our well-beloved servant Richard Hastings, esquire, with regard to the manors and lordships of Cole Orton, Goadby and Congerstone with their appurtenances in the county of Leicester, the advowsons of the churches of Cole Orton, Goadby and Congerstone, lands, tenements, meadows, issues, pastures, rents, reversions, services, possessions and hereditaments, with their appurtenances, which were once of John Beaumont, esquire, or any other person to his use in the aforesaid Cole Orton, Goadby and Congerstone, Orton, Osgathorpe, Thurcaston, Worthington, and in the parish of Whitwick in the said county, a messuage, a yardland and three acres of meadow with their appurtenances in Hathern in the same county, a messuage, a yardland and two acres of meadow with their appurtenances in Isley Walton in the same county which were once of the same John Beaumont, or any other to his use; the manor and lordship of Little Bowden with the appurtenances in the county of Northampton; the manor and lordship of Winterborne Zelstone with the appurtenances in the county of Dorset, the advowson of the church there, lands, tenements, rents, services, possessions and hereditaments, with the appurtenances, in the abovesaid Little Bowden [and] Winterborne Zelstone which Elizabeth, widow of the said John Beaumont, holds for term of her life; knights' fees, advowsons and patronages of churches, chapels and other ecclesiastical benefices, wardships, marriages, reliefs, escheats, court leets, views of frankpledge, parks, warrens, chases, fairs, markets, profits, commodities, liberties and franchises belonging and pertaining to the aforesaid manors, lands, tenements and the other things stated, and each of them, granted to the said Richard by us by our letters patent: but that our said letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid to him and to the male heirs begotten of his body, by whatever name he is called in them, and by whatever name the said manors, lands and tenements, and the other things stated, or any of them, are called in them; or with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him of the foregoing, or any of them, by whatever name he, or any of the things stated, are called in them; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. And that the said [p. v-586][col. a] act shall be effective against the said Richard and all his heirs as regards the manor and lordship of Cotes beside Loughborough with the appurtenances in the county of Leicester. (fn. v-571-227-1)
Provided alwey that this acte extend not unto oure welbeloved Mores Arnold, esquier, serjant porter of oure houshold, of eny graunte or grauntes by oure lettres patentes made to the seid Mores, of, in, and for an yerely rent of .xl. marcs, to be taken and perceyved of oure fee ferme of oure towne of Monmouth in Wales; eny graunte, resumption, restraynte or adnullation made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-229-1) Provided always that this act shall not extend to our well-beloved Maurice Arnold, esquire, sergeant porter of our household, with regard to any grant or grants made by our letters patent to the said Maurice of an annual rent of 40 marks to be taken and received from our fee-farm of our town of Monmouth in Wales; notwithstanding any grant, resumption, restraint or annulment made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-229-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte, statute, provision or ordynaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be in eny wyse prejudiciall to oure trusty and welbeloved Thomas Saintleger, oon of oure squiers for oure body, by what name or names he be called, to eny graunte or grauntes made by us to hym, and his heires masles of his body lawfully begoten, afore this tyme, by oure lettres patentes, of, to, and for eny manoirs, meses, tenementes, rentes, reversions, possessions and enhereditaments, knyght fees, advousons of chirches, chapelles, chauntries and oþer benefices of the chirche, which were late Thomas Fyndern, knyght; ne to eny graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes to the seid Thomas Saintleger, of, to, and for eny wages or fees, for þe kepyng of oure parc of Guldeford, in oure counte of Surr'; nor to eny graunte or grauntes made by us afore this tyme, by oure lettres patentes to hym, of the manoir of Kenyngton in þe counte of Surr', with a berne and other easements withoute þe pale, with the conynger of the same, and all rentes, landes, medowes, pastures, perquisites and other profittes, to þe same manoir perteinyng or belongyng in eny wyse; nor to eny graunte made by us to the seid Thomas, by oure lettres patentes, by what name that he be called in oure seid lettres patentes, of the kepyng of the manoir of Claygate, with all their membres and their appurtenauncez, in þe parissh of Asshe in þe counte of Midd', with all landes, tenementes, rentes and service to the same manoir perteynyng; which manoirs of Kenyngton, and Claygate, with the oþer premisses to the same manoirs pertenyng and belongyng, he hath of oure graunte to ferme. But that oure said lettres patentes, and every of theym of þe premisses, by what name or names he be called in the same, be to hym good, effectuell and vaillable, after the purport, tenour and content of the same; this acte, or eny oþer acte, statute or ordynaunce, made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-231-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act, statute, provision or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our trusty and well-beloved Thomas St Leger, one of our esquires for our body, by whatever name or names he is called, with regard to any grant or grants previously made by us to him and his male heirs lawfully begotten of his body by our letters patent of any manors, messuages, tenements, rents, reversions, possessions and hereditaments, knights' fees, advowsons of churches, chapels, chantries and other ecclesiastical benefices, which were formerly of Thomas Fyndern, knight; or to any grant made by us by our letters patent to the said Thomas St Leger of any wages or fees for the custody of our park of Guildford in our county of Surrey; or to any grant or grants previously made to him by us by our letters patent of the manor of Kennington in the county of Surrey, with a barn and other easements outside the enclosure, with its rabbit-warren, and all rents, lands, meadows, pastures, perquisites and other profits pertaining or belonging to the same manor in any way; or to any grant made to the said Thomas by us by our letters patent, by whatever name he is called in our said letters patent, of the custody of the manor of Claygate with all the members and appurtenances in the parish of Ash in the county of Middlesex, with all lands, tenements, rents and services pertaining to the same manor: which manors of Kennington and Claygate, with the other things stated which pertain and belong to the same manors, he has at farm, by our grant. But that our said letters patent and each of them of the things stated, by whatever name or names he is called in them, shall be to him good, effectual and valid according to their purport, tenor and content; notwithstanding this act, or any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-231-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon oder acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall to Averede Corneburgh, squier, oon of the usshers of oure chambre, to, of, or for eny yefte or graunte made by us to hym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xxviij. day of Januarii, the secund yere of oure reigne, of the maners of Penpolle, Denardake and Lanyheyron, with their appurtenaunce, in oure counte of Cornewayle, and all londes, tenementes, rentes, services, knyght fees, advousons of chirches, courtes letes, viewes of francplegge, and all oþer liberties to the seid maners and every of theym perteinyng and belongyng, which late were William Vaux, knyght. But that oure seid lettres patentes be to the seid Alverede, duryng his lyfe, as to and for the moyte of all the premissez, good, effectuall and available, by what name or names so ever the seid Alverede, or the seid William, or eny of þe premissez, be named or called in the said lettres patentes; the seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-233-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Avery Corneburgh, esquire, one of the ushers of our chamber, with regard to any gift or grant made by us to him by our letters patent dated 28 January in the second year of our reign [1463] of the manors of Penpoll [in Quethiock], Dunnerdake and Lanihorne [in Ruan Lanihorne], with their appurtenances in our county of Cornwall, and all lands, tenements, rents, services, knights' fees, advowsons of churches, court leets, views of frankpledge, and all other liberties pertaining and belonging to the said manors and each of them, which were formerly of William Vaux, knight. But that our said letters patent shall be, as regards the moiety of everything stated, good, effectual and valid to the said Avery during his lifetime, by whatever name or names the said Avery, or the said William, or any of the foregoing, is named or called in the said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-233-1)
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Provided alwey that neither this acte, nor any oder acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall in any wyse to Thomas Prout, oon of oure squiers for oure body, nor to his heires males of his body [...] < begoten > , of any graunte made by us to hym and his seid heires, of the two partez of the lordships of Cradeley and Hagley, with the appurtenauncez, in the counte of Worcestr', late by James late erle of Wilteshire to us forfeit, and of the .iij. de parte of the same lordships, wharsoever by the deth of Margaret, late wyfe of Fulke Stafford, squier, it shuld reverte unto us, howe so ever the premissez or any of theym, or the seid Thomas, in any oure lettres patentes of the premisses or any of theym be named or called. (fn. v-571-235-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to Thomas Prout, one of our esquires for our body, or to his male heirs begotten of his body, with regard to any grant made by us to him and his said heirs of the two parts of the lordships of Cradley and Hagley with the appurtenances in the county of Worcester, recently forfeited to us by James, late earl of Wiltshire, and of the third part of the same lordships whenever it shall revert to us by the death of Margaret, widow of Fulk Stafford, esquire, however the foregoing, or any of them, or the said Thomas, are named or called in any of our letters patent of the foregoing, or any of them. (fn. v-571-235-1)
Provided alweys that neither this acte of resumption, nor any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend nor be prejudiciall to Nicholas Gaynesford, squier, oon of the usshers of oure chambre, of, to, or for any graunte or grauntes by < us unto > hym and to his heires of his body lawfully commyng made, by oure lettres patentes beryng date at Westm' the first day of February, the .v. th yere of oure reigne, of the manoir or lordship of Shalford Clyfford, within oure counte of Surr', with the parc and warenne, advousons of chirches, wardes, mariages, releves, eschetes, libertees, fraunchises, courtes letes, and all other things and appurtenauncez to the same manoir, or to any parcell therof, in eny wise perteinyng or belongyng; the which late were John late Lord Clyfford, and cam to oure handes by the forfaiture of the same John; and of a mese in Netherburneham, with thappurtenauncez, a mese, and .ij. cotages, with other certeyn landes and tenementes in Netherburneham, Upperburneham, West Wode, Owston, Estland and Haxay, with their appurtenauncez, within the isle of Haxholme in þe counte of Lincoln, and .xvi. s. of rent in Mesterton, that late were John Penycok, late of Biflete in þe counte of Surr', squier, and the which be also come to oure handes by the forfeiture of the same John Penycok, as in oure said lettres patentes more at large is conteyned. But that oure seid graunte and lettres patentes, and all thyngs in theym conteyned, be and stand good, effectuell and vaillable to the seid Nicholas, and to the heires males of his body lawfully commyng, by whatsoever name the same Nicholas, or any of the persones above named, or any of the premisses, be called or named in oure said lettres patentez; the seid acte of resumption, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-237-1) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial to Nicholas Gaynesford, esquire, one of the ushers of our chamber, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him and to his heirs lawfully begotten of his body by our letters patent dated at Westminster, 1 February in the fifth year of our reign [1466], of the manor or lordship of Shalford Clifford within our county of Surrey, with the park and warren, advowsons of churches, wardships, marriages, reliefs, escheats, liberties, franchises, court leets, and all other things and appurtenances pertaining or belonging in any way to the same manor, or to any part of it, which were formerly of John, late Lord Clifford, and which came into our hands by the forfeiture of the same John; and of a messuage in Low Burnham with the appurtenances, a messuage and two cottages with certain other lands and tenements in Low Burnham, Upper Burnham, Westwood, Owston, East Lound and Haxey with their appurtenances within the isle of Axholme in the county of Lincoln, and 16s. of rent in Misterton, which were formerly of John Penycock, late of Byfleet in the county of Surrey, esquire, and which have also come into our hands by the forfeiture of the same John Penycock, as is contained at greater length in our said letters patent. But that our said grant and letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be and remain good, effectual and valid to the said Nicholas, and to the male heirs lawfully begotten of his body, by whatever name the same Nicholas, or any of the abovenamed persons, or any of the things stated are called or named in our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-237-1)
Provided also, that the seid acte or actes, < nor any of theym, extend not nor be prejudiciall to the seid Nicholas, to, of, or for any graunte or grauntes by any other oure lettres > patentes made to the seid Nicholas, of any office or offices for terme of his lyfe: but that every of oure seid grauntes and lettres patentes, and all thyng in every of theym conteyned, be and stande good, effectuell and vaillable to the seid Nicholas, accordyng to the purport, tenour and effect of every of theym; the seid acte, or any oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided also that the said act or acts, or any of them, shall not extend or be prejudicial to the said Nicholas with regard to any grant or grants made by any other of our letters patent to the said Nicholas of any office or offices for term of his life: but that each of our said grants and letters patent, and everything contained in each of them, shall be and remain good, effectual and valid to the said Nicholas according to the purport, tenor and effect of each of them; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte, or any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be in any wyse prejudiciall, to, of, or for any graunte or grauntes by us made by oure lettres patentes to Thomas Herbert the elder, oon of the squiers for oure body, and to his heires males of his bodie commyng, of the maners of Harscombe, otherwise called Hariscombe, and Dontesborn Rous, < oon > toftee, a yerd lond called Organs, in Harscombe aforesaid, a tofte, a yerd londe in Harsfelde, called Henbarewes, a mese, a tofte, .ij. s. of rent in Dontesborn, all the londes [p. v-587][col. a] and tenementes in Hariscombe and Dontesborn, the which late were William Mull, oþerwise called Mille, a mese, a water mille, .ij. tokyng milles, and medowes, pastures and wodes, called Chalfordes, in Chalford, a tenement, .xl. acres londe, .x. acres mede, .x. acres pasture, .vi. acres wode in Longeney, .iij. toftes, .ij. yerds lond, .xx. acres mede, .xx. acres pasture in Colcombe, by Mynchyn Hampton, with thappurtenaunces, in þe counte of Glouc'; the maner of Treget, with thappurtenauncez, in þe counte of Heref'; an annuel rent of .xxvi. s. .viij. d., of the abbot and convent of Dowre, in the marche of Wales, to þe same countee adjoynyng; .x.li. .x. s. .viij. d. of rent in Nubury, in þe counte of Berk', the .iij. de part of all fynes and amerciaments, profitts and commoditeez, commyng of all the courte barons in Nubury aforesaid, the .iij. de part of toll of feires and merketts in Nubury aforesaid; the maner of Berton Mull, oþerwise called Berton Mill, with thappurtenaunces, in þe counte of Devon, .vi. meses, a .c. acres lond, .x. acres mede, .xx. acres pasture and .x. s. rent, in Berton Mull in þe same counte; the maner of Kynges Nymyngton with thappurtenauncez in þe same counte, .x. mees, .cc. acres lond, .xx. ti acres mede, .lx. acres pasture, .xl. s. rent, with thappurtenauncez in þe seid Kynges Nymyngton; a mees, with a gardeyn called Garlek, in Brokestrete, in the parissh of Stebenhith, in þe counte of Midd'; and .xxxvi. acres lond in Penallt, in þe lordship of Trellek. But that oure said lettres, and every of theym, be to the seid Thomas and his seid heires male, by what name he be named in any of theym, good, effectuell and available, accordyng to theffect, tenure and purport of the same. (fn. v-571-241-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to Thomas Herbert the elder, one of the esquires for our body, and to his male heirs begotten of his body, of the manors of Harescombe and Duntisborne Rouse, a toft, a yardland called Organs in the aforesaid Harescombe, a toft, a yardland in Haresfield, called Henbarrows, a messuage, a toft, 2s. of rent in Duntisborne, all the lands [p. v-587][col. a] and tenements in Harescombe and Duntisborne which were formerly of William Mull, otherwise called Mille, a messuage, a water mill, two tucking mills, and meadows, pastures and woods called Chalfords, in Chalford, a tenement, forty acres of land, ten acres of meadow, ten acres of pasture, six acres of woodland in Longney, three tofts, two yardlands, twenty acres of meadow, twenty acres of pasture in Cowcombe by Minchinhampton, with the appurtenances in the county of Gloucester; the manor of Tregate with the appurtenances in the county of Hereford; an annual rent of 26s. 8d. from the abbot and convent of Dore in the march of Wales, adjoining the same county; £10 10s. 8d. of rent in Newbury in the county of Berkshire, the third part of all fines and amercements, profits and commodities coming from all the courts baron in the aforesaid Newbury, the third part of the toll on fairs and markets in the aforesaid Newbury; the manor of Barton Mull, otherwise called Barton Mill, with the appurtenances in the county of Devon, six messuages, 100 acres of land, ten acres of meadow, twenty acres of pasture and 10s. rent in Barton Mull in the same county; the manor of King's Nympton with the appurtenances in the same county, ten messuages, 200 acres of land, twenty acres of meadow, sixty acres of pasture, 40s. rent, with the appurtenances in the said King's Nympton; a messuage with a garden called Garlic in Brook Street in the parish of Stepney in the county of Middlesex; and thirty-six acres of land in Penallt in the lordship of Trelleck. But that our said letters, and each of them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Thomas, and his said male heirs, by whatever name he is named in any of them, according to their effect, tenor and purport. (fn. v-571-241-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon other made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall or hurtyng to Thomas Herbert, oon of the squiers for oure body, of, to, or for eny graunte or grauntes made by us to hym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date at Westm' the .x. day of Jule, the first yere of oure reigne, by the which lettres patentes we ordeyned and constituted hym oon of the squiers for oure body: and that the seid lettres patentz be to the same Thomas good, effectuell and availlable in all thyngs conteyned in them, after and accordyng to þe tenour, fourme and effect of theym, by whatsomever name he be named in them; the seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-243-1) Provided always that this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful to Thomas Herbert, one of the esquires for our body, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 10 July in the first year of our reign [1461], by which letters patent we ordained and appointed him one of the esquires for our body; and that the said letters patent shall be to the same Thomas good, effectual and valid in everything contained in them, after and according to their tenor, form and effect, by whatever name he is named in them; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-243-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall to oure right trusty and welbeloved Thomas Vaghan, oon of the squiers for oure body, to, for, or of eny graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes, to the same Thomas sole, or to hym and eny oþer joyntely, of eny manoirs, landes, tenementes, possessions, enheritaments or oþer thing, late belongyng to Thomas Browne, knyght, or which late were the same Thomas, or eny other to his use: but that every of oure said grauntes and lettres patentes be to the seid Thomas Vaghan and his heires, good, effectuell and availlable, after and accordyng to the tenours, purport, forme and effect of every of theym, by what name so ever the same Thomas Vaghan, or the seid Thomas Browne, or eny of the seid manoirs, landes, tenementes, or eny of the premisses, here named or called in eny of oure said lettres patentes; this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made, or eny thyng in eny of theym conteyned, in eny wyse notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-245-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our most trusty and well-beloved Thomas Vaughan, one of the esquires for our body, with regard to any grant made by us by our letters patent to the same Thomas alone, or to him and any other person jointly, of any manors, lands, tenements, possessions, hereditaments or other thing which formerly belonged to Thomas Brown, knight, or which were formerly of the same Thomas, or any other person to his use: but that each of our said grants and letters patent shall be to the said Thomas Vaughan and his heirs good, effectual and valid after and according to the tenor, purport, form and effect of each of them, by whatever name the same Thomas Vaughan, or the said Thomas Brown, or any of the said manors, lands, tenements, or any of the things stated are named or called in any of our said letters patent; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made, or anything contained in any of them, in any way. (fn. v-571-245-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption extend not ne be prejudiciall to John Don, oon of the squiers for oure body, and Elizabeth his wyfe, nor to the heires male of the body of the seid John commyng, to or for eny graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes to [col. b] the same John, Elizabeth, and his heires, amonge other, of the castell and manoir of Tallagharn, the lordships of Gleygyn and Pybore, with their appurtenaunces, in South Wales, with knyghtes fees, advousons of chirches or chapelles, profittes and other commoditees to the seid castell, manoir and lordships, and eny of them perteinyng and belongyng: but that every of oure seid lettres patentes, as to the seid castell and manoir of Tallagharn, and lordships of Gleygyn and Pybore, knyght fees and advousons, and every of them, < be to the seid John, Elizabeth, and to the heires male of the body of the > seid John commyng, good, effectuell and availlable, by what name so ever the same John, or Elizabeth, or the seid castell, manoir and lordships, or eny of theym, be named or called in eny of oure seid lettres patentes; this acte, or eny oþer thing theryn conteyned, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-247-1) Provided always that this act of resumption shall not extend or be prejudicial to John Donne, one of the esquires for our body, and Elizabeth his wife, or to the male heirs begotten of the body of the said John, with regard to any grant made by us by our letters patent to [col. b] the same John, Elizabeth, and his heirs, of, among other things, the castle and manor of Laugharne, the lordships of Cloigin and Pibwr, with their appurtenances, in South Wales, with the knights' fees, advowsons of churches or chapels, profits and other commodities pertaining and belonging to the said castle, manor and lordships, and any of them: but that each of our said letters patent, as regards the said castle and manor of Laugharne, and lordships of Cloigin and Pibwr, knights' fees and advowsons, and each of them, shall be to the said John, Elizabeth, and to the male heirs begotten of the body of the said John, good, effectual and valid, by whatever name the same John, or Elizabeth, or the said castle, manor and lordships, or any of them, are named or called in any of our said letters patent; notwithstanding this act, or any other thing contained in it, in any way. (fn. v-571-247-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or any oþer acte or ordynaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall in any wyse unto John Wykes, oon of the esquiers for oure body, of thoffice of countrollership of oure coynage of tynne in oure counteez of Cornewaill and Devonshire, nor of the office of countrollership of all oure mynes of gold and sylver in oure said counteez, nor of thoffice of < constableship > of oure castell of Rysyng, in oure counte of Norff', nor of thoffice of the stuardship of the courtes of oure seid castell and lordship of Rysyng, nor of thoffice of the raungership of the chace of oure seid castell and lordship of Rysyng, with all fees, rewardes and wages, to the seid offices, and to eche of theym, of old tyme due and accustumed, and with all such fees and rewardes, and wages, as been in oure lettres patentz to hym of theym and of eche of theym made; nor of an annuite of .xvi.li. yerely, to be taken and resceyved by the seid John Wykes of the fee ferme of oure borough of Leskert, in oure seid counte of Cornewayll; nor of an annuite of .xvi.li. yerely, to be taken and resceyved of þe issues and profittes of the seid castell and lordship of Rysyng, by the handes of the resceyvours, fermours and baillifs, or any oþer occupiers there for þe tyme beyng, as it appereth by our lettres patentes to hym of theym and of eche of theym made, by what so ever name or names the seid John Wykes, in oure said lettres patentes, and in eche of theym, be named or called. And that oure seid lettres patentes, and eche of theym, be unto hym good and effectuell, after the content and purport of theym, and eche of theym; this acte, or any other acte or ordynaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-249-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to John Wykes, one of the esquires for our body, with regard to the office of controller of our coinage of tin in our counties of Cornwall and Devon, or the office of controller of all our gold and silver mines in our said counties, or the office of constable of our castle of Rising in our county of Norfolk, or the office of steward of the courts of our said castle and lordship of Rising, or the office of ranger of the chase of our said castle and lordship of Rising, with all the traditional and customary fees, rewards and wages in the said offices and each of them, and with all such fees, rewards and wages as are mentioned in our letters patent made to him of them and each of them; or an annuity of £16 a year to be taken and received by the said John Wykes from the fee-farm of our borough of Liskeard in our said county of Cornwall; or an annuity of £16 a year to be taken and received from the issues and profits of the said castle and lordship of Rising by the hands of the receivers, farmers and bailiffs, or any other occupiers there at the time, as appears by our letters patent made to him of them and each of them, by whatever name or names the said John Wykes is named or called in our said letters patent, and in each of them. And that our said letters patent, and each of them, shall be good and effectual to him according to the content and purport of them, and of each of them; notwithstanding this act, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-249-1)
Provided alwey that the acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte, ordenaunce or provision in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall, hurtyng or avoidyng, in, to, or for any giftes or grauntes of eny maners, londes, tenementes, rentes, revercions, annuitees, avowesauncez, possessions, enheritements, or oþer thinges, made by us to John Pilkyngton, squier, by any < of oure > lettres patentes under any of oure seales, or to any thinges comprised or conteyned in þe said lettres patentes or in any of theym, by what name or names so ever the seid John be named or called in oure seid lettres patentes, or any of theym, or by what name or names any of þe premissez be named or specified in any of the said lettres patentez. (fn. v-571-251-1) Provided always that the act of resumption, or any other act, ordinance or provision made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial, harmful or voiding in any way with regard to any gifts or grants of any manors, lands, tenements, rents, reversions, annuities, advowsons, possessions, hereditaments, or other things made by us to John Pilkington, esquire, by any of our letters patent under any of our seals, or to anything included or contained in the said letters patent, or in any of them, by whatever name or names the said John is named or called in our said letters patent, or any of them, or by whatever name or names any of the foregoing are named or specified in any of the said letters patent. (fn. v-571-251-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wyse be prejudiciall to Thomas Gray, squier for oure body, ne advoide, adnull, undo ne hurte any yefte, graunt, ratification, relesse, confirmation, pardon or assignement made by us to the seid Thomas, by oure lettres patentes under any of oure [p. v-588][col. a] seales or otherwise, aswell of the manoir of Crawden, with thappurtenauncez in Crawden, Clopton, Gildenmorden, Stepilmorden, Esthatle, Wendey, Arnyngton, Malketon and Baryngton, in the counte of Cambrigge, which late was John Heron of Forth, knyght, and William Tailboys, late squier, as of .xl.li. yerely to hym by us graunted, of the fee ferme of the towne of Cambrigge, by what name or names the seid Thomas be named or called in any of the said yiftes, grauntes, ratifications, relesses, confirmations, pardons or assignements, or eny of theym. (fn. v-571-253-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Thomas Gray, esquire for our body, or make void, annul, undo or harm any gift, grant, ratification, release, confirmation, pardon or assignment made by us to the said Thomas by our letters patent under any of our [p. v-588][col. a] seals or otherwise, of the manor of Croydon, with the appurtenances in Croydon, Clopton, Guilden Morden, Steeple Morden, East Hatley, Wendy, Arrington, Malton [in Orwell] and Barrington in the county of Cambridge, which were formerly of John Heron of Ford, knight, and William Tailboys, late esquire, as well as of £40 a year granted to him by us from the fee-farm of the town of Cambridge, by whatever name or names the said Thomas is named or called in any of the said gifts, grants, ratifications, releases, confirmations, pardons or assignments, or any of them. (fn. v-571-253-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in eny wyse be prejudiciall or hurtyng to Richard Quatermayns, squier, and Richard Fowler, or either of theym, of, to, or for the office of stuardeship or lieftenaunship of oure lordship and maner of Wodestoke in the counte of Oxenford, with the membres and hundred of Wotton in þe same counte, courtes letes and viewes of francplegge to the seid lordship and maner perteinyng or belongyng, graunted to them by oure entierly beloved cosyn George, nowe archebishop of Excestr': but that the seid Richard and Richard, and either of theym, have, hold, occupie, excercise and joy the said office, by theym self, or ther sufficient depute or deputez, takyng and perceyvyng in or for the same office, all fees, wages, profittes and commoditeez, þerunto perteinyng, belongyng, or due and accustumed, in like maner, wise and fourme as they and either of theym shuld have had, yf the seid acte had not be made, by what name or names oure seid cousyn, or the seid Richard and Richard, or either of theym, or eny of þe premissez, be named or called in þe lettres patentes, or writyng to theym made by oure seid cousyn of the seid office, or under what maner wyse or fourme the same office be yeve or graunted to theym by oure seid cousyn; the seid acte, or eny other made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-255-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Richard Quatermayns, esquire, and Richard Fowler, or either of them, with regard to the office of steward or lieutenant of our lordship and manor of Woodstock in the county of Oxford, with the members and hundred of Wootton in the same county, court leets and views of frankpledge pertaining or belonging to the said lordship and manor, granted to them by our entirely beloved cousin George, now archbishop [of York, then bishop] of Exeter: but that the said Richard and Richard, and either of them, shall have, hold, occupy, exercise and enjoy the said office in person or by their adequate deputy or deputies, taking and receiving in or for the same office all the customary fees, wages, profits and commodities pertaining, belonging or due, in the same manner, way and form as they, and either of them, should have had if the said act had not been made, by whatever name or names our said cousin, or the said Richard and Richard, or either of them, or any of the things stated, are named or called in the letters patent or document made to them of the said office by our said cousin, or in whatever way or form the same office has been given or granted to them by our said cousin; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-255-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to William Notyngham, oon of oure councellers, of, to, or for eny yefte or graunte made by us unto hym by eny oure lettres patentes of an annuite of .xl.li. yerely, to be take and perceyved by hym duryng his lyfe, or for terme of his lyfe: but that every of oure said yeftes, grauntes and lettres patentes be to hym good, effectuell and availlable, after and accordyng to the tenours and effectes of every of them, by what name so ever the seid William is named or called in eny of oure said yeftes, grauntes or lettres patentez; the seid acte, or eny other made or to be made, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-257-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to William Nottingham, one of our councillors, with regard to any gift or grant made to him by us by any of our letters patent of an annuity of £40 a year to be taken and received by him during his life, or for term of his life: but that each of our said gifts, grants and letters patent shall be to him good, effectual and valid after and according to the tenors and effects of each of them, by whatever name the said William is named or called in any of our said gifts, grants or letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made, in any way. (fn. v-571-257-1)
Provided also, that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall or extend to the hurt or avoidyng of oure graunte or grauntez by us by oure lettres patentes beryng date at Wycombe, the .ix. day of Novembre, the fourth yere of oure reigne, made to oure servaunt Nicholas Harpisfeld, squier, and to his heires masles, of the moite of the manoir of Gaddesbury, oþerwise called Cattesbury, in Brauhyng in þe counte of Hertf', and of a tenement in Westmyll to the same manoir belongyng, called Maistres, with thappurtenauncez, and of the manoir of Uphall, in þe towne of Braughyng aforesaid, .c. acres lande, .xl. acres pasture, < .vi. > acres mede and .ij. acres of wode, with thappurtenaunces, to þe seid manoir belongyng, comen to oure hands by the forfaiture of John Joskyn, late of Braughyng aforesaid in þe seid countie, squier; and of a mees called the Belle in the Hope, set in þe parissh of Oure Lady of the Stronde, in þe counte of Midd', with .ij. cotages to þe same adjoynyng, and their appurtenaunces; and of [col. b] a mees or hous, sytuat in the parissh of Seynt Clements Dacres, without Temple Barre, in þe same counte of Midd'; and of a mees or tenement in Walbroke, in the cite of London, the which came also to oure handes by þe forfaiture of Richard Stucley, late of Lambhith in the counte of Surr', squier: but that every of oure seid grauntes and lettres patentes, and all things theryn or in theym conteyned, stand and be good, effectuell and vaillable unto the seid Nicholas Harpisfeld, and his seid heires, after and accordyng to þe tenour, purport, fourme and effect of theym, by what soo ever name he be called and named in theym; the seid acte or actes notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-259-1) Provided also that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial or extend to the harm or voidance of our grant or grants made by us by our letters patent dated at Wycombe on 9 November in the fourth year of our reign [1464] to our servant Nicholas Harpisfeld, esquire, and to his male heirs, of the moiety of the manor of Gatesbury in Braughing in the county of Hertford, and of a tenement called Maisters in Westmill belonging to the same manor, with the appurtenances, and of the manor of Uphall in the aforesaid town of Braughing, 100 acres of land, forty acres of pasture, six acres of meadow, and two acres of woodland, with the appurtenances, belonging to the said manor, which came into our hands by the forfeiture of John Joskyn, late of the aforesaid Braughing in the said county, esquire; and of a messuage called the Bell in the Hoop situated in the parish of St Mary in the Strand in the county of Middlesex, with two cottages adjoining the same and their appurtenances; and of [col. b] a messuage or house situated in the parish of St Clements Danes without Temple Bar in the same county of Middlesex; and of a messuage or tenement in Walbrook in the city of London, which also came into our hands by the forfeiture of Richard Stucley, late of Lambeth in the county of Surrey, esquire: but that each of our said grants and letters patent, and everything contained therein or in them shall stand and be good, effectual and valid to the said Nicholas Harpisfeld, and his said heirs after and according to their tenor, purport, form and effect, by whatever name he is called and named in them; notwithstanding the said act or acts. (fn. v-571-259-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in any wyse be prejudiciall to John Sturgeon, of, to, or for eny graunte made by us to hym by oure lettres patentes, of the maner of Goddesbury, with the appurtenaunce, in þe counte of Hertf', and other landes and tenementes in the same counte, to þe yerely value of .xij.li. which late were Henry Eldon, squier, and came to oure handes by reason of an outlawry pronounsed anenst the same Henry in appelle of murdre: but that the same oure lettres patentes be to þe same John good and effectuell for terme of his lyfe; the seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, in any wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-261-1) Provided always that this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to John Sturgeon with regard to any grant made to him by us by our letters patent of the manor of Gatesbury with the appurtenances in the county of Hertford, and other lands and tenements in the same county to the annual value of £12 which were formerly of Henry Eldon, esquire, and which came into our hands by reason of an outlawry pronounced against the same Henry in an appeal of murder: but that our same letters patent shall be to the same John good and effectual for term of his life; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-261-1)
Provided alwey that neither this acte of resumption, nor any oþer statute, acte or ordynaunce, made or to be made in this oure present parlement, be prejudiciall or hurtyng unto Thomas Derwent, oon of oure sergeaunts atte armes, ne extend to eny graunte made unto hym by oure lettres patentes of thoffice of sergeaunt atte armes, with þe wages and fees of .xij. d. by the day, to be perceyved by the handes of the shirref of Cumberlond, and clothyng to be taken at oure grete warderobe: but that the seid grauntes and lettres patentes be and stand in their full strengh, vertue and effect; the seid acte or actes, or eny oþer thing whatsoever made or to be made to the contrary, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-263-1) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other statute, act or ordinance made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall be prejudicial or harmful to Thomas Derwent, one of our sergeants-at-arms, or extend to any grant made to him by our letters patent of the office of sergeant-at-arms, with the wages and fees of 12d. a day to be received by the hands of the sheriff of Cumberland, and clothing to be taken at our great wardrobe: but that the said grants and letters patent shall be and remain in their full strength, virtue and effect; notwithstanding the said act or acts, or any other thing whatever made or to be made to the contrary. (fn. v-571-263-1)
Provided alwey that neither this acte, nor any oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall in eny wise unto John Fereby, late oon of þe yomen of oure corone, of eny graunte made by us unto hym by oure lettres patentz, beryng date the .x. day of May, in þe secund yere of oure reigne, of an hous in Kyngeston apon Hull, in þe parissh of Oure Lady, the which late aperteyned to þe erle of Northumbr', and excedeth not the value of .xl. s. by yere, beyng in oure handes by vertue and auctorite of an acte in oure parlement holden at Westm' made the .iiij. th day of Novembre, in þe first yere of oure reigne, to be had to the same John, and his heires males of his body lawefully begoten, for evermore, in certeyn maner and fourme in þe same lettres patentes conteyned; nor of a graunte made by us to hym and John Sydburgh, yoman of oure robes, by eny lettres patentes beryng date the .xij. day of May, in the seid secund yere of oure reigne, of all thoo landes and tenementez, with their appurtenaunces, the which late were unto William Grymmesby, in þe townes of Grymmesby, Howton, Clee, Scarthowe and Bradley, in þe counte of Lincoln, unto þe value of .xx. marcs by yere: the which landes and tenementez, by forfeiture of the seid William, by vertue and auctorite of an acte of oure parlement holden at Westm' the seid .iiij. th day of Novembre, in þe seid first yere of oure reigne made, came to oure handes; to be had and holden to the same John and John, for terme of their lyves, and of either of theym lengest livyng, yeldyng þerfor to us and to oure heires by yere, at oure escheker at Westm', .ij. s. at the fest of Seynt Michell thArchangell, [p. v-589][col. a] aswell for rents and services therof before due, as for all oþer seculer services, actions, and all demaundes, in certeyn maner and fourme in þe same lettres patentz conteyned. Nor of a graunt made by us unto þe same John Fereby by oure lettres patentz, beryng date the .xviij. day of Feverer, in the .ij. de yere of oure reigne, of all londs, tenementes, rentes, reversions, servicez and all oþer possessions, with all their appurtenauncez, in Beverley, Mylcroft, or elles where within oure counte of York; the which late perteyned to Richard Cokerell, gentilman, and the which by vertue of an acte of atteyndre, made in oure parlement holden at Westm' the seid .iiij. th day of Novembre, in þe seid first yere of oure reigne, came to oure handez, (fn. v-571-265-1) and the which atteyneth to the value of .x.li. yerely, over the charges and reprises; to be had and holden to þe same John for terme of his lif, by service þerof due and of right accustumed, in certeyn maner and fourme in þe same letterz patentez specified, howe so ever the seid John Fereby and John Sydburgh, or either of theym, or any oþer thyng of þe premissez, in þe seid letterz patentes and grauntez, or eny of theym, be named or called. And that every of oure seid lettres patentez made to þe seid John Fereby, duryng his lif oonly, be good, effectuell and available, and oure seid lettres patentez made to þe same John Fereby and to þe seid John Sydburgh, be good, effectuell and available, duryng their lyves, and either of theym; this seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in þis present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-265-2) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to John Fereby, formerly one of the yeomen of our crown, with regard to any grant made to him by us by our letters patent dated 10 May in the second year of our reign [1462] of a house in Kingston upon Hull in the parish of St Mary, which formerly pertained to the earl of Northumberland, and which is not worth more than 40s. a year, being in our hands by virtue and authority of an act made in our parliament held at Westminster on 4 November, in the first year of our reign [1461], to be held by the same John, and his male heirs lawfully begotten of his body, forever, in the manner and form contained in the same letters patent; or with regard to a grant made by us to him and John Sydburgh, yeoman of our robes, by any letters patent dated 12 May in the said second year of our reign, of all those lands and tenements with their appurtenances, which were formerly of William Grimsby, in the towns of Grimsby, Howton, Clee, Scartho and Bradley in the county of Lincoln, to the value of 20 marks a year: which lands and tenements came into our hands by forfeiture of the said William by virtue and authority of an act made in our parliament held at Westminster on the said 4 November in the said first year of our reign; to be had and held to the same John and John for term of their lives in survivorship, rendering for them to us and to our heirs 2s. each year at Michaelmas at our exchequer at Westminster, [p. v-589][col. a] for the rents and services previously due from them, as well as for all other secular services, actions and all demands, in the manner and form contained in the same letters patent. Or with regard to a grant made by us to the same John Fereby by our letters patent dated 18 February in the second year of our reign [1463], of all lands, tenements, rents, reversions, services and all other possessions, with all their appurtenances, in Beverley, Molescroft, or elsewhere within our county of York; which formerly pertained to Richard Cokerell, gentleman, and which came into our hands by virtue of an act of attainder made in our parliament held at Westminster on the said 4 November in the said first year of our reign, (fn. v-571-265-1) and which are worth £10 a year after the charges and expenses; to be had and held to the same John for term of his life by the customary service rightfully due in the manner and form specified in the same letters patent, however the said John Fereby and John Sydburgh, or either of them, or any other thing of the foregoing is named or called in the said letters patent and grants, or any of them. And that each of our said letters patent made to the said John Fereby shall be, during his lifetime only, good, effectual and valid, and our said letters patent made to the same John Fereby and to the said John Sydburgh, shall be good, effectual and valid during their lives, and the lives of either of them; notwithstanding this said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-265-2)
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall unto oure graunte by us made to Thomas Garnet, esquier, by oure lettres patentes, beryng date at Westm' the .xxvi. day of Septembre, the .vi. te yere of oure reigne, of or for certeyn londes, mesuages, bernes and howses, with their appurtenauncez, sette and liyng as wele in the counte of Essex as in the counte of Surr', that late were John Gower, like as in oure same lettres patentes more at large is expressed, by what name the seid Thomas in the seid oure lettres patentes be named: but that the same oure lettres patentes, and all maner things theryn conteyned, be in good force and effect, and except and forprised oute of this seid acte, and all oþer made or to be made in this oure seid present parlement. (fn. v-571-267-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our grant made by us to Thomas Garnet, esquire, by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 26 September in the sixth year of our reign [1466] of certain lands, messuages, barns and houses with their appurtenances, situated and lying both in the county of Essex and in the county of Surrey, which were formerly of John Gower, as is described at greater length in our same letters patent, by whatever name the said Thomas is named in our said letters patent: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be in full force and effect, and excepted and excluded from this said act and all others made or to be made in this our said present parliament. (fn. v-571-267-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall ne hurt to Robert Palmer, squier of oure houshold, beyng in oure cheker rolle < of the > counte of Northt', of, to, or for a graunte made by us by oure lettres patentez to the seid Robert and to his assignes, of all maner landes and tenementes, rentes, services and possessions, what so ever they be, for the good service doon to us, and to the moost noble and famous prynce oure fader, Richard late duke of York, of the which William late vicount Beaumont, or any other in his name, had or was seased in Kirkelangton, Thorplangton, Estlangton, Westlangton and Tyrlyngton, with thappurtenauncez, fro the .x. day of July the secund yere of oure reigne, terme of the lyf of the seid Robert, the which excede not the valure by yere, over all reprises and charges, .xvi.li., the which landes and tenementez come to oure handes by þe forfeiture of the seid William, as in oure lettres patentes to þe same Robert made more pleinly appereth, withoute eny thing to us or oure heires yeldyng, consideryng the service above rehersed. But that oure said lettres patentes be to the seid Robert, duryng his lyfe, good and effectuell; the seid acte notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-269-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful to Robert Palmer of the county of Northampton, esquire of our household, who is on our chequer roll, with regard to a grant made by us by our letters patent to the said Robert and to his assigns of all the lands and tenements, rents, services and possessions, whatever they may be, for the good service done to us and to the most noble and renowned prince our father Richard, late duke of York, of which William, late Viscount Beaumont, or any other in his name, had or was seised of in Church Langton, Thorpe Langton, East Langton, West Langton and Tur Langton, with the appurtenances, from 10 July in the second year of our reign [1462], for term of life of the said Robert, which are not worth more than £16 a year after all expenses and charges; which lands and tenements came into our hands by the forfeiture of the said William, as more fully appears in our letters patent made to the same Robert, without rendering anything to us or our heirs considering the service described above. But that our said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Robert during his lifetime; notwithstanding the said act. (fn. v-571-269-1)
Provided alweis that nother this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in [col. b] this present parlement, extend in eny wyse or be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servaunt John Smyth, squier, of or for a graunte to hym by us made by oure lettres patentes undre the seall of oure erledome of Marche, of thoffice of mobarship of oure lordship of Dynby, with the fees, wages, profittes, commoditeez and availes therunto belongyng, or of old tyme due and accustumed, as in oure seid lettres patentes is expressed more at large: but that the seid lettres patentes be good and effectuell to þe seid John, accordyng to the tenour of the same; this acte, or eny oþer acte what so ever in this present parlement to þe contrarie made or to be made, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-271-1) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in [col. b] this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved servant John Smith, esquire, with regard to a grant made to him by us by our letters patent under the seal of our earldom of March of the office of amobyr of our lordship of Denbigh, with the fees, wages, profits, commodities and perquisites belonging to it, or traditional and customary, as is described at greater length in our said letters patent: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said John according to their tenor; notwithstanding this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-271-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption be not prejudiciall or hurt to Richard Crofte the elder esquier, ne strecche ne be hurt to eny graunte or eny lettres patentes by us to hym made under oure grete seall, of the maner of Burford, with the advouson of the chirche of Burford, the hundred of Overs Hundrith, with their membres and appurtenauncez, in þe counte of Salop, with all and every liberteez and fraunchises, courtes letes, feyres, merketts, warennes, fysshyng places, knyght fees, wardes, mariages, releves, eschetes to the seid maner and hundred, and to either of theym, in any wise perteinyng or belongyng, which late were Thomas Cornewaill, esquier, oure rebell; ne of .ix. meses, .cc. acres of lond and .xx. acres of medowe, with their appurtenaunces, in Leyntwardeyne and Atteforton, within the honour or lordship of Wyggemore, in þe counte of Salop adjoynyng; ne to .iij. meses, .cxx. acras of lond and pasture, and .xij. acres of medowe, with the appurtenauncez, in Carkedon, oþerwise called Carkeden in þe counte of Worcestr', which were the seid Thomas: but that the seid lettres patentes stand in full strengh, vertue and force, and be good and effectuell and availlable to þe seid Richard, duryng his lyfe oonly, by what name so ever the seid Richard be named in the said lettres patentes, in and of all the premisses conteyned in þe seid lettres patentes; the seid acte of resumption, or any thyng elles whatsoever it be to the contrary, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-273-1) Provided always that this act of resumption shall not be prejudicial or harmful to Richard Crofte the elder, esquire, or extend or be harmful to any grant or any letters patent made by us to him under our great seal of the manor of Burford, with the advowson of the church of Burford, the hundred of Overs, with their members and appurtenances in the county of Shropshire, with each and every liberty and franchise, court leet, fair, market, warren, fishing place, knight's fee, wardship, marriage, relief [and] escheat pertaining or belonging in any way to the said manor and hundred, and to either of them, which were formerly of Thomas Cornwall, esquire, our rebel; or of nine messuages, 200 acres of land and twenty acres of meadow with their appurtenances in Leintwardine and Adforton within the honour or lordship of Wigmore in the county of Shropshire; or of three messuages, 120 acres of land and pasture, and twelve acres of meadow with the appurtenances in Carton in the county of Worcester, which were of the said Thomas: but that the said letters patent shall remain in full strength, virtue and force, and be good and effectual and valid to the said Richard during his lifetime only, by whatever name the said Richard is named in the said letters patent with regard to everything contained in the said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or anything else whatsoever to the contrary. (fn. v-571-273-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption be not prejudiciall or hurt to Richard Crofte the yonger, and Thomas Crofte, squiers, or to any of theym, ne strecche ne be hurte to any graunte, or any lettres patentes by us to theym made under oure seall, of the maner called Bowelles, in Kirtelyngton, in þe counte of Oxon, a meese and < two > closes in Middelton, in þe same counte, a meese and two closes in < Witteney > , with all his membres and his appurtenaunces, and the reversion of a meese and a gardeyn in Witteney aforeseid, in þe said counte, the which John Byde nowe holdeth, and hilde for terme of his lyfe, the .iiij. th day of Marche, the first yere of oure reigne, the reversion þerof to Edmund Hampden, knyght and to his heires for evermore at that tyme perteynyng or belongyng; .ij. tenementes, .ciiij. xx acres of land and .xij. acres of medowe, with thappurtenaunce, in Esshenden, in þe counte of Buk'; a meese and .xl. acres of lande, and .xij. acres of medowe in Aston Moleyns, with thappurtenaunce, in þe same counte; the maner of Dodyngton, otherwise called Donton, with the advouson of þe chirche of the same, with thappurtenauncez, in þe same counte; the .iiij. th part of the manoir of Weston Turvyle, called Whaplodes Parte, with the advouson of þe same chirche every fourth tyme beyng voide, to the seid fourth part of the seid maner belongyng, in the same counte; the maner of Wyngrave, called Edmundes Maner in þe same counte; the maner of Wyngrave, called Bury Maner, with his appurtenauncez in Rulsham, in þe said counte; a meese and < .lx. > acres, .vi. acres woode and underwoode, .viij. acres of medowe, with thappurtenaunces, in Lytell Kymbell, in þe same counte; the maner of Chardesley, [p. v-590][col. a] called Buktoftes Maner, with the reversion of a meese, and .iiij. xx acres land, .xxiiij. acres mede in Cherdesley aforeseid, in þe said counte, which William FitzJohn, and Johan his wyfe, late the wyfe of Thomas Buktofte, nowe holdith, and the seid .iiij. th day of Marche hilde, for terme of the lyfe of the said Johan, the reversion þerof to the seid Edmund and his heires for evermore at that tyme belongyng; which maners, meeses, londes, tenementes, advousons, reversions, medowes, woodes, closes, with all their appurtenauncez, and all other things above specified, were late the seid Edmund Hampden, knyght, oure rebell: but that þe said lettres patentz stand in full strengh, vertue and < force > , and be good and effectuell to þe seid Richard and Thomas, and to either of theym, duryng either of their lyves, by name or names what so ever in the said lettres patentes they be named, in and of all þe premisses conteyned in þe seid lettrez patentz, after and accordyng to the tenour, purporte and forme of þe same lettres patentes; the seid acte of resumption, or any thing elles whatsoever it be to þe contrary, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-275-1) Provided always that this act of resumption shall not be prejudicial or harmful to Richard Crofte the younger and Thomas Crofte, esquires, or to either of them, or extend or be harmful to any grant or any letters patent made by us to them under our seal of the manor called Bowelles in Kirtlington in the county of Oxford, a messuage and two closes in Middleton in the same county, a messuage and two closes in Witney with all its members and its appurtenances, and the reversion of a messuage and a garden in the aforesaid Witney in the said county, which John Byde now holds, and held for term of his life on 4 March in the first year of our reign [1461], the reversion of which at that time pertained or belonged to Edmund Hampden, knight, and to his heirs forever; two tenements, 180 acres of land and twelve acres of meadow, with the appurtenances, in Ashendon in the county of Buckingham; a messuage, forty acres of land and twelve acres of meadow in Aston Mullins with the appurtenances in the same county; the manor of Donnington with the advowson of the church there with the appurtenances in the same county; the fourth part of the manor of Weston Turville called Whaplodes Part, with the advowson of the same church every fourth time it is vacant, which belongs to the said fourth part of the said manor in the same county; the manor of Wingrave called Edmund's Manor in the same county; the manor of Wingrave called Bury Manor with its appurtenances in Rousham in the said county; a messuage and forty acres [of land], six acres of woodland and underwood, eight acres of meadow, with the appurtenances, in Little Kimble in the same county; the manor of Chearsley, [p. v-590][col. a] called Buktofte's Manor, with the reversion of a messuage, eighty acres of land [and] twenty-four acres of meadow in the aforesaid Chearsley in the said county [ recte Bucks], which William FitzJohn and Joan his wife, widow of Thomas Buktofte, now hold, and held on the said 4 March, for term of life of the said Joan, the reversion of which belonged at that time to the said Edmund and his heirs forever; which manors, messuages, lands, tenements, advowsons, reversions, meadows, woods, closes, with all their appurtenances, and all the other things specified above were formerly of the said Edmund Hampden, knight, our rebel: but that the said letters patent shall remain in full strength, virtue and force, and be good and effectual to the said Richard and Thomas, and to either of them, during either of their lives, by whatever name or names they are named in the said letters patent of everything contained in the said letters patent, after and according to the tenor, purport and form of the same letters patent; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or anything else whatever to the contrary. 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Provided alwey that this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall in any wise unto Henry Pyerpoynt, squier, in, of, to, or for any graunte or grauntes made by us by oure lettres patentes to hym, and to his heires males of his body commyng, of the .iij. de parte of the manoir of Staveley, with thappurtenaunces, in þe counte of Derb', by what name the seid Herry be named in þe said lettres patentes; the which .iij. de parte some tyme was John late Lord Clyfford, and excedeth not the yerely value of .xx. marcs: but that oure seid lettres patentes be to the same Henry, duryng his lyfe, good, effectuell and available; this acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-277-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Henry Pierpoint, esquire, with regard to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to him and to his male heirs begotten of his body of the third part of the manor of Staveley with the appurtenances in the county of Derby, by whatever name the said Henry is named in the said letters patent; which third part was formerly of John, late Lord Clifford, and is not worth more than 20 marks a year: but that our said letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid to the same Henry during his life; notwithstanding this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-277-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte or ordynaunce made or to be made in þis present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall in any wyse to any graunte or grauntez, lesse or lessez, made by oure lettres patentes or oþerwise, to Thomas ap Watkyn Vaghan, esquier: but that oure said lettres, and every of theym, be to the seid Thomas, duryng his lyf oonly, by what name he be named in any of them, good, effectuell and available; the seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any grant or grants, lease or leases made by our letters patent or otherwise to Thomas ap Watkin Vaughan, esquire: but that our said letters, and each of them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Thomas during his lifetime only, by whatever name he is named in any of them; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte or ordynaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall in any wise to eny graunte or grauntes made by us by oure lettres patentes to William Herbert, esquier, and to his heires males of his body commyng, of the manoir and lordship of Kilpek, with þe appurtenauncez, in þe counte of Heref', in þe < marche > of Wales, with knyght fees, advousons and patronages of chirches, parkes, warennes, courtes letes, views of francplegge, fraunchises, rightes and privileges whatsoever they be, to the seid manoir and lordship belongyng, nor to any parcell þerof: but that oure said lettres, and every of theym, to the seid William and his seid heires, by what soever name or names the seid William, or the said manoir or lordship, or any of the premisses, or any part þerof, be named in any of theym, be good, effectuell and availlable, accordyng to the tenure and purport of þe same, and except and forprised oute of the said acte of resumption, and all oþer actes made or to be made in this present parlement. (fn. v-571-281-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to William Herbert, esquire, and to his male heirs begotten of his body, of the manor and lordship of Kilpeck with the appurtenances in the county of Hereford, in the march of Wales, with knights' fees, advowsons and patronages of churches, parks, warrens, court leets, views of frankpledge, franchises, rights and privileges whatever they are, which belong to the said manor and lordship, or to any part of them: but that our said letters, and each of them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said William and his said heirs, by whatever name or names the said William, or the said manor or lordship, or any of the things stated, or any part of them, are named in any of them, according to their tenor and purport, and excepted and excluded from the said act of resumption and from all other acts made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-281-1)
Provided alwey that neither this acte, ordynaunce, neyther eny oþer acte or ordynaunce or statute made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend to the hurt or prejudice, nor in eny wyse be hurtyng or prejudiciall unto Edmund Hawte, squier, of an [col. b] annuite of .xx. marcs yerely, to hym graunted by us by oure lettres patentz, to be taken of the lordship of Middelton and Merden, within þe counte of Kent: but that the said letterz patentez of the graunt of the seid .xx. marcs yerely be to hym good and effectuell, duryng his lyfe; the seid acte notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-283-1) Provided always that neither this act, ordinance, nor any other act or ordinance or statute made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall extend to the harm or prejudice, or shall be harmful or prejudicial in any way, to Edmund Haute, esquire, with regard to an [col. b] annuity of 20 marks a year granted to him by us by our letters patent, to be taken from the lordship of Middleton and Marden in the county of Kent: but that the said letters patent of the grant of the said 20 marks a year shall be to him good and effectual during his lifetime; notwithstanding the said act. (fn. v-571-283-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall to oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall made to Thomas de la Launde, squier, born within oure duchie of Guyen, of .xxx.li. sterlinges to be taken yerely duryng his life, of the custumes in oure port of Sutht', by the handes of the custumers of the same port for the tyme beyng, at the festes of Seynt Michell and Ester by even portions: but that oure said lettres patentes so made to the seid Thomas de la Launde stand good and effectuell, by what so ever name he be named or called in the same lettres patentes, accordyng to oure seid graunte. (fn. v-571-285-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our letters patent made under our great seal to Thomas de la Launde, esquire, born within our duchy of Guyenne, of £30 sterling to be taken each year during his lifetime from the customs in our port of Southampton, by the hands of the customers of the same port at the time, at Michaelmas and Easter in equal portions: but that our said letters patent thus made to the said Thomas de la Launde shall remain good and effectual, according to our said grant, by whatever name he is named or called in the same letters patent. (fn. v-571-285-1)
Provided alwey that this act of resumption or adnullation, or any oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this present parlement, strecche not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to William Huggeford, squier, duryng his life, of any graunte by us by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall to hym made, of the lordship and manoir of Braunston in þe counte of Northt' which late was Thomas late Lord Roos, with þe advouson of þe chirche there, and knyghts fees to the same lordship and manoir belongyng, with thappurtenaunce, by what name or names the seid William, or the seid lordship and manoir, be called or named. (fn. v-571-287-1) Provided always that this act of resumption or annulment, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to William Hugford, esquire, during his lifetime with regard to any grant made by us by our letters patent under our great seal to him of the lordship and manor of Braunston in the county of Northampton which was formerly of Thomas, late Lord Roos, with the advowson of the church there, and the knights' fees belonging to the same lordship and manor, with the appurtenances, by whatever name or names the said William, or the said lordship and manor, are called or named. (fn. v-571-287-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon oþer acte, ordynaunce or statute made or to be made in this present parlement, extend nor be prejudiciall or hurte to eny yifte, graunte and confirmation by us made by oure lettres patentes to Brian Talbot, squier, of, for, and in the manoir of Newton in þe Wellowes, oþerwise called Newton Kyme, nor to the advouson of the chirche to the seid manoir belongyng: but that the seid lettres patentes by us made to the seid Brian be to hym good and available, duryng his lyfe oonly; the said acte notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act, ordinance or statute made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful to any gift, grant and confirmation made by us by our letters patent to Brian Talbot, esquire, of the manor of Newton in the Willows, otherwise called Newton Kyme, or to the advowson of the church belonging to the said manor: but that the said letters patent made by us to the said Brian shall be good and valid to him during his lifetime only; notwithstanding the said act.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall nor extend not to John Berwyk, squier, of or for any lettres patentes by us made to hym, by what name so ever he be called in þe same lettres patentes, aswell of all the lands and tenementes, with thappurtenauncez, in Lokyngton, in þe counte of Yorkshire, as in other places in þe same counte, which somtyme were belongyng to Henry Clyffe, rebell unto us; the which landes and tenementes came unto oure handes by reason of the forfeiture of þe same Henry; by the which lettres patentes we have graunted to þe same John Berwyk, the said landes and tenementes, to have for terme of his lyfe; which lettres patentes make mention that the said landes and tenementes, at tyme of makyng of the same lettres patentes, were in yerely value worth .x.li. by yere, howe be it that all the forsaid landes and tenementes be in yerely value but .x. marcs by yere: but that the seid lettres patentez be good and effectuell in lawe; notwithstondyng eny acte made or to be made in this present parlement. (fn. v-571-291-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial or extend to John Berwyk, esquire, with regard to any letters patent made by us to him, by whatever name he is called in the same letters patent, of all the lands and tenements with the appurtenances in Lockington in the county of York, as well as in other places in the same county which formerly belonged to Henry Clyffe, our rebel; which lands and tenements came into our hands by reason of the same Henry's forfeiture; by which letters patent we have granted the said lands and tenements to the same John Berwyk for term of his life; which letters patent state that the said lands and tenements were worth £10 a year when the same letters patent were made, although all the aforesaid lands and tenements are worth only 10 marks a year: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual in law; notwithstanding any act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-291-1)
Provided also, that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall to oure lettres patentes, beryng date at Westm' the .xxix. day of Juyll, the first yere of oure reigne, made to oure servant Thomas Tiryngham, squier, and to his heires masles, of a chief meese situat in þe parissh of Seint Stephen, within oure cite of Norwiche, sex cotages or smale meese set in þe parissh of Seint Peter of Mancrofte, within þe same cite, and .xv. acres of arable land, severally liyng in þe [p. v-591][col. a] southfeld of the said cite and countie, that late were John Yates late of Norwich aforesaid gentilman, oþerwise called John Yates late of Norwich attourney, and the which by the forfeiture of the same John came to oure handes: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes, and all thinges in theym conteyned, be and stand, after theffect, < purport and > tenour of the same, good, effectuell and vaillable to the seid Thomas, and his seid heires, by what so ever name he or the seid John Yates, and the said meese, cotages and lande, be named or rehersed in oure said lettres patentez; the said acte or actez notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-293-1) Provided also that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our letters patent dated at Westminster on 29 July in the first year of our reign [1461], made to our servant Thomas Tiryngham, esquire, and to his male heirs, of a chief messuage situated in the parish of St Stephen within our city of Norwich, six cottages or a small messuage situated in the parish of St Peter Mancroft within the same city, and fifteen acres of arable land lying separately in the [p. v-591][col. a] south field of the said city and county which were formerly of John Yates, late of the aforesaid Norwich, gentleman, otherwise called John Yates, late of Norwich, attorney, and which came into our hands by the forfeiture of the same John: but that our said grant and letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be and remain good, effectual and valid according to their effect, purport and tenor to the said Thomas and his said heirs, by whatever name he or the said John Yates, and the said messuage, cottages and land are named or listed in our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act or acts. (fn. v-571-293-1)
Provided alweys that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to a graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes, beryng date at Westm' the .xxi. day of August, the .v. th yere of oure reigne, to Alexandre Holt squier, of therbage of oure parc of Dynbiegh called Melnek, from the .xx. day of February, the .iiij. th yere of oure reigne, for terme of his lyf, with all the commoditeez and emoluments þerunto of old tyme due and accustumed; nor to a graunte made by us by oure said lettres patentes to the seid Alexandre, of .c. s. sterlinges, to be had and perceyved yerely fro the seid .xx. day of Februarie, the seid .iiij. th yere of oure said reigne, for terme of his lif, of the profittez and revenuez of oure lordship of Dynbiegh aforesaid, by the handes of þe resceyvours there for þe tyme beyng, at the festes of Ester and Seint Michell by even portions, in þe said lettres patentes specified, by what som ever name he be named in the seid lettres patentes: and that all the same lettres patentes, and all things conteyned in them, be in their force and effecte to the seid Alexander, duryng his lyfe; the seid actes, or any thing conteyned in þe same, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to a grant made by us by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 21 August in the fifth year of our reign [1465] to Alexander Holt, esquire, of the herbage of our park of Denbigh called Melin-y-coed from 20 February in the fourth year of our reign [1465], for term of his life, with all the traditional and customary commodities and emoluments; or to a grant made by us by our said letters patent to the said Alexander of 100s. sterling to be taken and received each year from the said 20 February in the said fourth year of our said reign, for term of his life, from the profits and revenues of our aforesaid lordship of Denbigh by the hands of the receivers there at the time, at Easter and Michaelmas in equal portions, specified in the said letters patent, by whatever name he is named in the said letters patent: and that all the same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall remain in their force and effect to the said Alexander during his lifetime; notwithstanding the said acts, or anything contained in them.
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wyse be prejudiciall to oure graunte by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .iiij. th day of August, in the first yere of oure reigne, made unto John Malpas, squier, and Johan his wyfe, and to eyther of theym, of an annuell rent of .xx. marcs, to be perceyved yerely duryng their lyves, and of the lenger lyvyng of theym, of the issues, fermes, profittes and commoditeez of oure manoir of Craneborne in þe counte of Dors', by the handes of the resceyvours, fermours, ryves, or oþer occupiers of the same manoir for þe tyme beyng, at the termes of Michell' and Ester by even porcions: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes be unto theym effectuell and vaillable, after the tenure and purporte of the same; the seid acte notwithstondyng, in consideration of the good and agreable service that the seid John and Johan have doon, aswell unto us, as to oure fader of blessed memorie, whome God rest, of whos graunte they had by his lettres patentes a semblable annuite of .xx. marcs, uppon the revenuez of the lordship of Mershode Vale, we after ward graunted unto oure moost dere and entierly beloved moder the duches of York for her endowment. (fn. v-571-297-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our grant made by our letters patent dated 4 August in the first year of our reign [1461] to John Malpas, esquire, and Joan, his wife, and to either of them, of an annual rent of 20 marks to be received each year during their lives, and in survivorship, from the issues, farms, profits and commodities of our manor of Cranborne in the county of Dorset by the hands of the receivers, farmers, reeves or other occupiers of the same manor at the time, at Michaelmas and Easter in equal portions: but that our said grant and letters patent shall be effectual and valid to them according to their tenor and purport; notwithstanding the said act, in consideration of the good and agreeable service that the said John and Joan have done for us as well as for our father of blessed memory, whom God rest, of whose grant by his letters patent they had a similar annuity of 20 marks from the revenues of the lordship of Marshwood Vale which we subsequently granted to our most dear and entirely beloved mother, the duchess of York, for her endowment. (fn. v-571-297-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not or in any wise be prejudiciall to any yeft or graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes to Thomas Blount, squier, and his heires masles of his body commyng, of the manoirs of Melton Roos, Wotton and Elsham in þe shire of Lincoln, with all their membres and appurtenaunces, and of a shepcote and .iiij xx x. acres medowe in Gouxhill, which late were Thomas Roos, knyght, late Lord Roos; and of the maners of Lyndewode, Bayons and Thoreswey Nevill, with their membres and appurtenauncez; .iij. meese, .ij. carues land, with thappurtenauncez, in Wynterton; and of a chief [col. b] meese, with .vi. mees, .vi. carues lande, with their appurtenaunce, in Teleby, which late were William Beaumont, knyght, late Vicount Beaumont; or of or to any thynges comprised in þe said lettres patentes, by what so ever name or names the seid Thomas Blount, or the seid late Lord Roos and Vicount Beaumont, or the said maners, landes and tenementez, or any of theym, be called in þe said lettres patentes. (fn. v-571-299-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any gift or grant made by us by our letters patent to Thomas Blount, esquire, and his male heirs begotten of his body, of the manors of Melton Ross, Wootton and Elsham in the county of Lincoln, with all their members and appurtenances, and of a sheepcote and ninety acres of meadow in Goxhill which were formerly of Thomas Roos, knight, late Lord Roos; and of the manors of Linwood, Bayons and Thoresway Neville, with their members and appurtenances; three messuages, two carucates of land with the appurtenances in Winterton; and of a chief [col. b] messuage, with six messuages, six carucates of land, with their appurtenances, in Tealby, which were formerly of William Beaumont, knight, late Viscount Beaumont; or to anything contained in the said letters patent, by whatever name or names the said Thomas Blount, or the said late Lord Roos and Viscount Beaumont, or the said manors, lands and tenements, or any of them, are called in the said letters patent. (fn. v-571-299-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor [...] be prejudiciall ne hurt to Thomas Palmer of the counte of Leyc', squier, of, to, or for a graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes to the seid Thomas and to his assignes, of the maner of Fretheby, with thappurtenaunces, in þe same counte, for þe good service doon to us, and to the moost noble and famous prynce oure fader, Richard late duke of York, fro the fourth day of Marche, the first yere of oure reigne, to the ende and terme of .xij. yeres then next folowyng, which som tyme was Thomas Roos knyght, late Lord Roos, the which extendith not, over all charges and reprises, the valure by yere of .xvi.li. In consideration, restitution and recompensation of dyvers goodes and catalles fro the seid Thomas Palmer taken with myght, by the seid Lord Roos, in his commyng fro Ludlowe feld, to the valure of .cccxl.li.; as in oure lettres patentes þerof made more pleinly appereth. (fn. v-571-301-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful to Thomas Palmer of the county of Leicester, esquire, with regard to a grant made by us by our letters patent to the said Thomas and to his assigns of the manor of Freeby with the appurtenances in the same county, for the good service done for us and for the most noble and renowned prince, our father, Richard, late duke of York, from 4 March in the first year of our reign [1461], to the end and for the term of the following twelve years, which was formerly of Thomas Roos, knight, late Lord Roos, which is not worth more than £16 a year after all charges and expenses. In consideration of, restitution and recompense for various goods and chattels, valued at £340, taken by force from the said Thomas Palmer by the said Lord Roos on his way from the field at Ludlow; as more fully appears in our letters patent made thereon. (fn. v-571-301-1)
Provided alweyes that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall unto oure graunte by us made unto oure welbeloved servaunt Thomas Shenton, yoman of oure pryve spicerie, by oure letterz patentez beryng date at Westm' the .xviij. day of Juyn, the .v. te yere of oure reigne, of, to, or for .iij. tenementez, .xxiij. acres and an half and a yerd of land, liyng at Mylende in þe counte of Midd', Hammes Lyvelode openly called, and which excedeth not the yerely value of .iiij. marcs above reprises: and that the same oure lettres patentes, and all thinges conteyned theryn, be in good force and effecte to the seid Thomas duryng his lyfe; the seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in þis present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-303-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our grant made by us to our well-beloved servant Thomas Shenton, yeoman of our privy spicery, by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 18 June in the fifth year of our reign [1465], of three tenements, twenty-three and a half acres and a yardland lying at Mile End in the county of Middlesex, commonly called Hammes Livelihood, which is not worth more than 4 marks a year after the charges: and that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be in full force and effect to the said Thomas during his lifetime; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-303-1)
Provided alweis that this acte, ne any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to a graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall to oure trusty and welbeloved servaunt Thomas Cornyssh, squier, cooke for oure mouthe, of an annuite of .x.li., to be had and perceyved yerely duryng his lyfe, of oure subsidie of aliens called alients money, within oure cite of London and counte of Midd', by the hands of the shirrefs of oure seid cite, or of eny oþer resceyvours of the same for þe tyme beyng; nor to a graunte made by us by oure said lettres patentes, of two ruynouse tenementes, sette in þe parissh of Seint Benett Shorhog, within oure said cite; ne of two ruynouse cotages, with a gardeyn unto theym annexed, in the parissh of All Halowen in Marklane, in oure said cite, as in oure said lettres patentes is specified more at large: but that the said lettres patentes, and all thing conteyned in theym, be to the seid Thomas, duryng his lyf oonly, in their force and effecte; the seid acte, or eny thing conteyned in þe same, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-305-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to a grant made by us by our letters patent under our great seal to our trusty and well-beloved servant Thomas Cornish, esquire, cook for our mouth, of an annuity of £10 to be taken and received each year during his lifetime from our subsidy on aliens called aliens' money within our city of London and county of Middlesex by the hands of the sheriffs of our said city, or of any other receivers of the same at the time; or to a grant made by us by our said letters patent of two dilapidated tenements situated in the parish of St Bennet Shorehog within our said city; or of two dilapidated cottages, with a garden attached to them, in the parish of Allhallows in Mark Lane in our said city, as is detailed at greater length in our said letters patent: but that the said letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be in their force and effect to the said Thomas during his lifetime only; notwithstanding the said act, or anything contained in it. (fn. v-571-305-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption extend not ne be prejudiciall unto Richard Fowler, his executours or assigneez, of, to, or for a graunte or yefte made by us unto hym by oure lettres patentez, of the free yefte, avouson, collation, graunte or disposition, of what so ever prebende that in þe chirche collegiat or fre chapell of Briggenorth in þe counte of Salop, by deth, resignation, dymyssion, or eny oþer cause whatsoever, hit happeth to fall voide or to be [p. v-592][col. a] voide: but that oure said lettres patentes be to hym, his executours and assignez, good, effectuell and available, after and accordyng to the tenour, fourme and effecte of theym, by whatsoever name the seid Richard, or the said chirche, college or chapell, be named or called in oure said lettres patentes; the seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wyse notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-307-1) Provided always that this act of resumption shall not extend or be prejudicial to Richard Fowler, his executors or assigns, with regard to a grant or gift made by us to him by our letters patent of the free gift, advowson, collation, grant or disposal of whichever prebend shall become vacant or be vacant in the collegiate church or free chapel of Bridgnorth, in the county of Shropshire, by death, resignation, demission, or any other cause whatsoever: [p. v-592][col. a] but that our said letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid to him, his executors and assigns, after and according to their tenor, form and effect, by whatever name the said Richard, or the said church, college or chapel are named or called in our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-307-1)
Provided alwey that this acte extend not nor be prejudiciall to John Yonge, oon of the yomen of oure corone, of or for any graunte or grauntes made by us to hym by any of oure lettres patentes: and that every of oure said lettres patentes stond and be good, effectuell and available to hym, for terme of his lyfe, by whatsomever name he be named in eny of theym; this acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wyse notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act shall not extend or be prejudicial to John Yonge, one of the yeomen of our crown, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him by any of our letters patent: and that each of our said letters patent shall remain and be good, effectual and valid to him for term of his life, by whatever name he is named in any of them; notwithstanding this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to oure graunte by us made unto Piers Curteys and Alice Russell, of all such landes and tenementes, with other thinges as be expressed in oure lettres patentes to theym made, beryng date at Wycombe the .xxv. ti day of Octobre the .iiij. th yere of oure reigne, by what names the seid Piers and Alice, or either of theym, be called in þe same: but that the same oure lettres patentes, and all thinges conteyned in þe same, be to theym, and to the heires male of their bodies commyng, in good force and effecte; this said acte, and all oþer actes made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-311-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our grant made by us to Piers Curteys and Alice Russell of all the lands and tenements with other things described in our letters patent made to them dated at Wycombe on 25 October in the fourth year of our reign [1464], by whatever names the said Piers and Alice, or either of them, are called in the same: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be in full force and effect to them and to the male heirs begotten of their bodies; notwithstanding this said act, and all other acts made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-311-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall to Hugh Shirley, oon of the yomen of oure corone, to, of, or for eny yifte or graunte made by us to hym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xv. day of May, the .v. th yere of oure reigne, of the manoir or lordship of Norton and Throp, with thappurtenaunces, in the counte of Northt'; and of the maner of Recheford, with thappurtenaunces, in þe counte of Heref'; with all libertees, fraunchises, courts letys, vieus of frankeplegge, parkes, warennes, chaces, feyres, merketts, wayfes and strayes, and all oþer thynges to þe same maners, or either of theym, belongyng or apperteynyng, which late were Thomas Cornewaill, squier: but that oure said lettres patentes, and every thyng in theym conteyned, be to the seid Hugh, duryng his lyfe, good, effectuell and available, by what name or names so ever the seid Hugh, or the seid Thomas, or eny of the premisses, be named or called in the seid lettres patentes; the seid acte, or eny other made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-313-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Hugh Shirley, one of the yeomen of our crown, with regard to any gift or grant made by us to him by our letters patent dated 15 May in the fifth year of our reign [1465] of the manor or lordship of Norton and Thorpe with the appurtenances in the county of Northampton; and of the manor of Rochford with the appurtenances in the county of Hereford; with all liberties, franchises, court leets, views of frankpledge, parks, warrens, chases, fairs, markets, waifs and strays, and all other things belonging or appertaining to the same manors, or either of them, which were formerly of Thomas Cornwall, esquire: but that our said letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Hugh during his lifetime, by whatever name or names the said Hugh, or the said Thomas, or any of the things stated, are named or called in the said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-313-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption or adnullation extend not nor be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servaunt Thomas Worley, oon of oure chapell, nor to oure graunte to hym made by oure lettres patentes, of a tenement or a brewhous called The Lambe in Distaff Lane, within oure cite of London, with thappurtenauncez: but that the same oure graunt and lettres patentes þerof unto hym made be good and effectuell, after the purport and tenour of the same; the seid acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this oure present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption or annulment shall not extend or be prejudicial to our well-beloved servant Thomas Worley, one of our chaplains, or to our grant made to him by our letters patent of a tenement or brewhouse called The Lamb in Distaff Lane within our city of London, with the appurtenances: but that our same grant and letters patent made to him thereof shall be good and effectual according to their purport and tenor; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this our present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte or ordenaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall to oure servaunt William Evyngton, of a graunte made by us unto hym by oure lettres patentes of the kepyng of oure newe parke at Wyndesore, oþerwise called the castell parke: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes theruppon [col. b] made be and stond to the seid William good and effectuell in all thinges, accordyng to þe < tenure and > [...] purport of þe same; eny of the seid actes or ordenaunce notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-317-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our servant William Evyngton with regard to a grant made by us to him by our letters patent of the custody of our new park at Windsor, otherwise called the castle park: but that our said grant and letters patent made thereupon [col. b] shall be and remain good and effectual to the said William in all respects, according to their tenor and purport; notwithstanding any of the said acts or ordinance. (fn. v-571-317-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption of this oure present parlement be not hurtyng or prejudiciall unto oure right welbeloved servaunt John Fowler, oon of the clerkes of oure chapell, in and of oure graunte made to hym, of the annuell pension, ferme, rent or apport of .x. marcs, which thabbot of Sawtre, oþerwise called of Sautre, and his predecessours, to geder with .l. marcs for þe chirche of Fulborn oþerwise called Fulbourne, and the chirche of Honyngham oþerwise called Honyngton, were bounde to yelde and accustumed to pay to thabbot of Goodreste alienige: but that oure seid graunt be unto oure seid servaunt good and effectuell, after theffect and purport of oure lettres patentes therof to hym made, beryng date the .vij. th day of Feverere, the first yere of oure reigne; the said acte of resumption, or eny oþer to be made in this oure present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-319-1) Provided always that this act of resumption of this our present parliament shall not be harmful or prejudicial to our most well-beloved servant John Fowler, one of the clerks of our chapel, with regard to our grant made to him of the annual pension, farm, rent or offering of 10 marks which the abbot of Sawtry and his predecessors were bound to hand over and accustomed to pay to the abbot of the alien priory of Goodrich together with 50 marks for the church of Fulbourn and the church of Honingham: but that our said grant shall be good and effectual to our said servant according to the effect and purport of our letters patent made to him thereof dated 7 February in the first year of our reign [1462]; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other to be made in this our present parliament. (fn. v-571-319-1)
Provided alwey that this acte extend not nor be prejudiciall to Edward Hargill, oon of the yomen of oure corone, of or for any graunte or grauntes made by us to hym by any oure lettres patentes: and that every of the seid lettres patentes stond and be good, effectuell and available to hym, after and accordyng to þe tenour, purporte, fourme and effect of every of theym, by what so ever name he be named in eny of theym; this acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act shall not extend or be prejudicial to Edward Hargill, one of the yeomen of our crown, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him by any of our letters patent: and that each of the said letters patent shall remain and be good, effectual and valid to him after and according to the tenor, purport, form and effect of each of them, by whatever name he is named in any of them; notwithstanding this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall, of, to, or for eny yifte or graunte by us made to oure servaunt Thomas Vaghan, yoman of oure corone, by the name of Thomas Vaghan oon of the yomen of oure chambre, by oure lettres patentes beryng date at Westm' the .xxix. day of Marche, the .v. th yere of oure reigne, of a parcell of lande called Gerardeston, with thappurtenauncez, liyng and beyng in þe parissh of Tremayn within oure countie of Cardigan in Southwales, beyng in oure handes: but that oure said lettres patentes, and every thyng in theym conteyned, be to the seid Thomas good, effectuell and available, after and accordyng to the tenour, purport, fourme and effecte of oure seid lettres patentes, by what name or names the seid Thomas, or eny of þe premisses, or eny thyng conteyned or comprised within oure said lettres patentes, be named or called; the said acte, or eny other made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-323-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial with regard to any gift or grant made by us to our servant Thomas Vaughan, yeoman of our crown, by the name of Thomas Vaughan, one of the yeomen of our chamber, by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 29 March in the fifth year of our reign [1465], of a piece of land called Gerardston with the appurtenances, which lies and is in the parish of Tremain within our county of Cardigan in South Wales, which is in our hands: but that our said letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Thomas after and according to the tenor, purport, form and effect of our said letters patent, by whatever name or names the said Thomas, or any of the things stated, or any thing contained or included in our said letters patent is named or called; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-323-1)
Provided alwey that neither this acte, nor eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend nor be prejudiciall unto John Trunk, oon of the yomen of oure corone, of or to eny graunte or grauntes made to hym by us by oure lettres patentes, of thoos londes, tenementes, rentes, services, with thappurtenauncez, in þe towne of Dygby in þe counte of Lincoln, which late ware Edward Dygby, squier: but that oure said lettres patentes be to hym duryng his lyfe good and available, by what name so ever he be named in eny of oure seid lettres patentes; this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, or eny thing conteyned in eny of theym, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-325-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial to John Trunk, one of the yeomen of our crown, with regard to any grant or grants made to him by us by our letters patent of those lands, tenements, rents, services with the appurtenances in the town of Digby in the county of Lincoln, which were formerly of Edward Digby, esquire: but that our said letters patent shall be good and valid to him during his lifetime by whatever name he is named in any of our said letters patent; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, or anything contained in any of them. (fn. v-571-325-1)
Provided alwey that this acte extend not unto Richard Forster, yoman of the botery of oure houshold, of eny graunte or grauntes to hym by us made by oure lettres patentes, in, of, and for the office of bailliage of the hundred of Godlaxton in the counte of Leyc', or of any fee and profitte commyng of the said hundred, in certayn maner and fourme in oure said [p. v-593][col. a] lettres patentes specified; eny acte of resumption, adnullation, restraynt in þe contrarie made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act shall not extend to Richard Forster, yeoman of the buttery of our household, with regard to any grant or grants made to him by us by our letters patent of the office of bailiff of the hundred of Guthlaxton in the county of Leicester, or of any fee and profit coming from the said hundred, in the manner and form specified in our said [p. v-593][col. a] letters patent; notwithstanding any act of resumption, annulment [or] restraint made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that neyþer this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in eny wise or be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servaunt Henry Fillyngley, oon of the yomen of oure selar, of or for a graunte to hym by us made by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date at Westm' the .x. day of January, the first yere of oure reigne, of all the landes and tenementes, rentes and services and possessions, which Laurence Hylle, or eny oþer to < the > use of the seid Laurence, had and was seased of in þe counteez of Buk' and Berk', or elleswhere within oure reame of Englond, as in oure said lettres patentes is expressed more at large: but that the said lettres patentes be good and effectuell to the seid Henry, duryng his lyfe; this acte, or eny oþer acte whatsoever in this present parlement to the contrary made or to be made, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-329-1) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend in any way or be prejudicial to our well-beloved servant Henry Fillingley, one of the yeomen of our cellar, with regard to a grant made to him by us by our letters patent under our great seal dated at Westminster on 10 January in the first year of our reign [1462], of all the lands and tenements, rents and services and possessions which Laurence Hylle, or any other person to the use of the said Laurence, had and was seised of in the counties of Buckingham and Berkshire, or elsewhere within our realm of England, as is described at greater length in our said letters patent: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Henry during his lifetime; notwithstanding this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-329-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall to oure welbeloved servauntez Alisaunder Cely and John Spede, yomen of oure chambre, of any graunte by us made unto theym by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date the .xxiij. day of Octobre, the .v. te yere of oure reigne, of all the londes and tenementes, goodes and catalles meovable and unmeovable, which late were Thomas Phelips, late of Ree in þe counte of Gloucestre, oure rebell, of treson attaynted, and the which, by reason of his atteynte, be to us forfet and have come to oure handes; to have and hold to the forseid Alisaunder and John, and to their heires masles of their body lawfully comyng, withoute any thyng þerfore or for them to us or to oure heires yeldyng: but that the same oure lettres patentez, and all thyng in theym conteyned, stond good and effectuell to þe same Alisaunder and John, duryng the lifes of either of theym oonly, by what name or names they or othir of theym be named or called in oure said lettres patentes; the seid acte or actez notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-331-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved servants Alexander Cely and John Spede, yeomen of our chamber, with regard to any grant made by us to them by our letters patent under our great seal dated 13 October in the fifth year of our reign [1465], of all the lands and tenements, goods and chattels movable and immovable, which were formerly of Thomas Phelips, late of Rea in the county of Gloucester, our rebel, attainted of treason, and which, by reason of his attainder, are forfeit to us and have come into our hands; to have and hold to the aforesaid Alexander and John, and to their male heirs lawfully begotten of their bodies, without paying anything thereupon or for them to us or to our heirs: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall remain good and effectual to the same Alexander and John during the lives of either of them only, by whatever name or names they or either of them are named or called in our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act or acts. (fn. v-571-331-1)
Provided alwey that neither this acte, nor any oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servaunt Richard Apryce, oon of oure yomen of oure chambre, of any graunte made by us unto hym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xxvij. day of May, in the .v. th yere of oure reigne, of .x. marcs to be had and perceyved yerely for terme of lyf, of thissues, profittes and revenuez of .ij. meses liyng by the bank called Toure Wharf, beside the cite of London, and of a mese uppon the wharff of the Toure aforsaid, in the which John Elyngham dede late dwelled, and of a gardeyn liyng to þe same mese, and of all oþer meses uppon the forseid wharff liyng, and gardeyns, and of all oþer voide places of land beyng and liyng of either parte of the commyn way, ledyng bitwixt the gate at the est ende of oure said wharff, and the brigge over the flodegate of the same wharff, comyng or growyng, by the handes of the fermours, resceyvours, or oþer occupiers of the forseid meses, gardeyns, and places of land for þe tyme beyng, at the termes of Seint Michell and Ester by even portions; by what name or names so ever the said Richard Aprice, meses, gardeyns and places of land, or any oþer thyng of the premissez, be named or called notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-333-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial to our well-beloved servant Richard Aprice, one of our yeomen of our chamber, with regard to any grant made by us to him by our letters patent dated 27 May in the fifth year of our reign [1465] of 10 marks to be taken and received each year for term of life from the issues, profits and revenues coming or growing from two messuages lying by the bank called Tower Wharf beside the city of London, and from a messuage on the aforesaid Tower Wharf in which John Elingham, who has recently died, lived, and from a garden adjoining the same messuage, and from all other messuages lying on the aforesaid wharf, and gardens, and from all other empty plots of land which are and lie on either side of the common right of way leading between the gate at the east end of our said wharf and the bridge over the floodgate of the same wharf, by the hands of the farmers, receivers or other occupiers of the aforesaid messuages, gardens and plots of land at the time, at Michaelmas and Easter in equal portions; notwithstanding whatever name or names the said Richard Aprice, the messuages, gardens and plots of land, or anything else of the foregoing is named or called. (fn. v-571-333-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny thyng theryn conteyned, be not prejudiciall to eny oure grauntez by oure lettres patentes made unto James Damport, oon of oure sergeauntz at armes, of .xij. d. by the day, with clothyng to be taken at oure grete warderobe, as [col. b] in oure said lettres patentes is conteyned: but that oure said grauntez and lettres patentez be good and effectuell; the said acte, or eny other acte made or to be made to þe contrarie, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or anything contained in it, shall not be prejudicial to any of our grants made by our letters patent to James Damport, one of our serjeants-at-arms, of 12d. a day, with clothing to be taken at our great wardrobe, as [col. b] is contained in our said letters patent: but that our said grants and letters patent shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made to the contrary.
Provided alweis that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to a graunt made by us by oure lettres patentez, beryng date at London the .viij. th day of Septembre, the .ij. de yere of oure reigne, to oure welbeloved servaunt Robert Greve, grome of oure pantre, of thoffice in and for the bailliship of Burghbrigge in oure counte of York, for terme of his life, with the fees and wages to be payed by þe handes of oure resceyvours there for þe tyme beyng, at the festes of Seint Michell and Ester by even portions, in þe said lettres patentes specified, by what somever name he be named in þe said lettres patentes: and þat the same lettres patentes, and all things conceyved in theym, be in their force and effect, and except and forprised oute of this acte, and all oþer actes made or to be made in this present parlement; the said acte, or any thyng conteyned in þe same, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-337-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to a grant made by us by our letters patent dated at London on 8 September in the second year of our reign [1462] to our well-beloved servant Robert Greve, groom of our pantry, of the office of bailiff of Boroughbridge in our county of York for term of his life, with the fees and wages specified in the said letters patent to be paid by the hands of our receivers there at the time, at Michaelmas and Easter in equal portions, by whatever name he is named in the said letters patent: and that the same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be in their force and effect, and excepted and excluded from this act, and from all other acts made or to be made in this present parliament; notwithstanding the said act, or anything contained in it. (fn. v-571-337-1)
Provided alweies that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend ne in any wise be prejudiciall to oure graunte by oure lettres patentes under the seall of oure erldome of þe Marche, made to William Greneway, for terme of his lyfe, of thoffice of portreveship of Prestende, with þe profittes to the same belongyng, to þe yerely value of .iiij.li; but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes, and all things in theym conteyned, be after theffect, purport and tenure of þe same, good, effectuell and vaillable to þe saide William, by what so ever name he be called in theym; the seid acte or actes notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-339-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our grant made by our letters patent under the seal of our earldom of March to William Greenaway for term of his life of the office of portreeve of Presteigne, with the profits belonging to it to the annual value of £4; but that our said grant and letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said William according to their effect, purport and tenor, by whatever name he is called in them; notwithstanding the said act or acts. (fn. v-571-339-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption extend not ne be prejudiciall unto oure graunt by us made to oure welbeloved servaunt William Colyngborn, squier, < serjant > of oure pantre, by oure lettres patentes beryng date at Westm' the .x. day of Novembre, the .v. th yere of reigne, of, to, or for the manoir of Cloford, with thappurtenaunces in þe counte of Somerset, and all þe landes, tenementes, rentes, reversions, servicez, medowes, leses, pastures, wodes, waters, fysshinges, weyes, pathes, courtes, fredomes, fraunchises, warennes and knyght fees, which late were John Floure atteynted: and that þe same oure lettrez patentez, and all things conteyned in theym, be in good force and effect to the seid William, duryng his lyfe oonly; the seid actes, or eny oþer thing conteyned in þe same, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-341-1) Provided always that this act of resumption shall not extend or be prejudicial to our grant made by us to our well-beloved servant William Collingbourn, esquire, serjeant of our pantry, by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 10 November in the fifth year of reign [1465] of the manor of Cloford with the appurtenances in the county of Somerset, and all the lands, tenements, rents, reversions, services, meadows, leases, pastures, woods, waters, fisheries, ways, paths, courts, liberties, franchises, warrens and knights' fees which were formerly of the attainted John Floure: and that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be in full force and effect to the said William, during his lifetime only; notwithstanding the said acts, or any other thing contained in them. (fn. v-571-341-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall ne hurt to eny graunt or grauntez made by us by oure severall lettres patentez to Robert Spaldyng and Edward Skelton, and to eyther of theym, of thoffice of sergeaunt of armes, with the wages of .xij. d. by the day: but that the said lettres patentes, and either of theym, stond in their vertue and strengh, and be to the seid Robert and Edward, and to eyther of theym, good, vailable and effectuell, accordyng to the tenour and purport of the same; this seid acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-343-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial or harmful to any grant or grants made by us by our separate letters patent to Robert Spalding and Edward Skelton, and to either of them, of the office of serjeant-at-arms, with the wages of 12d. a day: but that the said letters patent, and either of them, shall remain in their virtue and strength, and shall be good, valid and effectual to the said Robert and Edward, and to either of them, according to their tenor and purport; notwithstanding this said act, or any other act made or to be made. (fn. v-571-343-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oder made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall to James Manthorp, Arthur Greyson, Richard Kesten, John Convers, John Martyn, Adam Gudale, Roulond Symond, Thomas of chambre, Richard Lillyng, Nicholas Thomas, Waulter Awmener, Thomas Osberne, Nicholas Southcote, Thomas Walton, oþerwise called Thomas of chambre, Stephen Shadwell, Richard Gylmyn, Thomas Waltrot, [p. v-594][col. a] William Eustas, Thomas Bank, John Rocley, and Edward Skelton, squiers, oure serjauntes at armes, nor to eny of theym, of, to, or for eny graunte or grauntes by oure lettres patentes to theym severally made, of the office of sergeaunt at armes, or to be sergeaunt at armes, or of .xij. d. by the day, for or by reason of the occupation of sergeaunt at armes: but that every of oure said lettres patentes to every of theym made be to every of theym good, effectuell and available, after and accordyng to þe tenure, fourme and effecte of every of the same oure lettres patentes, by what name or names so ever eny of theym be named or called in eny of oure said lettres patentes; the seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wyse notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-345-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to James Manthorp, Arthur Greyson, Richard Kesten, John Convers, John Martyn, Adam Gudale, Roland Symond, Thomas of the chamber, Richard Lillyng, Nicholas Thomas, Walter Awmener, Thomas Osberne, Nicholas Southcote, Thomas Walton, otherwise called Thomas of the chamber, Stephen Shadwell, Richard Gylmyn, Thomas Waltrot, [p. v-594][col. a] William Eustas, Thomas Bank, John Rocley, and Edward Skelton, esquires, our serjeants-at-arms, or to any of them, with regard to any grant or grants made to them individually by our letters patent of the office of serjeant-at-arms, or to be serjeant-at-arms, or of 12d. a day, for or by reason of their employment as serjeant-at-arms: but that each of our said letters patent made to each of them shall be good, effectual and valid to each of them after and according to the tenor, form and effect of each of our same letters patent by whatever name or names any of them are named or called in any of our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-345-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall to John Parker of < Nethewode > , David Malpas, John Yonge, Richard Willy, John Langford, Edward Hargyll, William Porter, John Shute, Richard Crawford, Hugh Shirley, Roger Keyleshall, David Middelton, Raff Snayth, William Trussell, William Lye, John Millesham, Edward Kyngdon, John Sidborough, William Brokwode, John Rede, Robert Clavinger, Robert Peet, Robert Burton, John < Houghton > , Robert Pemberton, Charles Nowell, Thomas Olyvere, Rauff Bateson, yomen of oure corone, nor to any of theym, of, to, or for eny graunte or grauntes by oure lettres patentes to theym severally made, of .vi. d. by the day, for or by reason of the occupation of yomen of the crowne: but that every of oure said lettres patentes to every of theym made be to every of theym good, effectuell and available, after and accordyng to the tenour, fourme, and effect of every of þe same oure lettres patentes, by what name or names so every eny of theym be named or called in eny of oure said lettres patentes; the seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wyse notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-347-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to John Parker of Netherwood, David Malpas, John Young, Richard Willy, John Langford, Edward Hargill, William Porter, John Shute, Richard Crawford, Hugh Shirley, Roger Kelsale, David Middleton, Ralph Snaith, William Trussell, William Lye, John Millesham, Edward Kingdon, John Sydburgh, William Brokwood, John Reed, Robert Clavinger, Robert Peet, Robert Burton, John Houghton, Robert Pemberton, Charles Nowell, Thomas Oliver, Rauf Bateson, yeomen of our crown, or to any of them, with regard to any grant or grants made by our letters patent to them individually of 6d. a day for or by reason of their employment as yeomen of the crown: but that each of our said letters patent made to each of them shall be good, effectual and valid to each of them after and according to the tenor, form and effect of each of our same letters patent, by whatever name or names any of them are named or called in any of our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-347-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall unto Geffrey Whitford, yoman of oure chambre, of eny graunte or grauntes unto hym by us made, of the offices of the ringildshippes with profittez of þe same, within the counte of Flynt, ne to the office of the eschetourship in þe counte of Angles' in Northwales: but that oure said graunt or grauntes to hym þerof so made, duryng his lyfe, be good and effectuell; this seid acte or actes of resumption in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-349-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Geoffrey Whitford, yeoman of our chamber, with regard to any grant or grants made to him by us of the offices of rhynglls, with the profits of the same, within the county of Flint, or the office of escheator in the county of Anglesey in North Wales: but that our said grant or grants thus made to him of them shall be good and effectual during his lifetime; notwithstanding this said act or acts of resumption in any way. (fn. v-571-349-1)
Provided alwey that noþer this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in eny wyse or be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servaunt Edmund Tankerd, gentilman, cooke for oure halle place, and Robert Wilson, yoman of oure lardre, of or for a graunte to theym by us made by oure lettres patentes, of the manoir of Withecok, oþerwise called Whitecok, in þe counte of Leyc', and a place or a pece of land called Sawaye, oþerwise called Savaye, in Withecok oþerwise called Whitecok, in the said counte, for terme of .lx. yeres, yeldyng yerely therfore unto us .iij.li., as in oure said lettres is expressed more at large: but that þe said lettres patentes be good and effectuell to the seid Edmund and Robert duryng the seid terme; this acte, or eny oþer acte whatsoever in this present parlement to the contrary made or to be made, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved servant Edmund Tankard, gentleman, cook for our hall, and Robert Wilson, yeoman of our larder, with regard to a grant made to them by us by our letters patent of the manor of Withcote in the county of Leicester, and a plot or piece of land called Sauvey in Withcote in the said county, for the term of sixty years, paying £3 to us each year for this, as is described at greater length in our said letters: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Edmund and Robert during the said term; notwithstanding this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that neyther this acte, nor any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall in any wyse unto Henry Abyndon, of any graunte made by us unto hym by oure [col. b] lettres patentes, beryng date the secund day of Jule, in the .v. th yere of oure reigne, of .xl. marcs to be perceyved yerely to hym, of the issues, profittez, fermes and revenuez of þe counte of Wilteshire comyng, by the handes of the shirref of the same counte for þe tyme beyng, at the festes of Ester and Seynt Michell by even portions, for the fyndyng, instruction and governaunce of the children of the chapell of oure houshold, as longe as the forseid Henry þe fyndyng, instruction, and governaunce of þe same children of oure said chapell, or of other in their placez, shuld have; howe so ever the seid Henry, or any oþer thing of the premisses, be named or called. (fn. v-571-353-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to Henry Abingdon with regard to any grant made by us to him by our [col. b] letters patent dated 2 July in the fifth year of our reign [1465] of 40 marks to be received by him each year from the issues, profits, farms and revenues coming from the county of Wiltshire by the hands of the sheriff of the same county at the time, at Easter and Michaelmas in equal portions, for the support, instruction and rule of the children of the chapel of our household as long as the aforesaid Henry shall have the support, instruction and rule of the same children of our said chapel, or of others in their place; however the said Henry, or anything else of the foregoing, is named or called. (fn. v-571-353-1)
Provided alwey that noþer this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte what so ever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in eny wise or be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servauntez William Trussell, oon of the yomen of oure corone, and Piers Curteys, of or for a graunte to theym by us made by oure lettres patentes undre the seall of oure duchie of Lancastr', of the browsyng wode within oure fryth of Leycestr', oþerwise called dere wode and pale toppes, as in oure said lettres patentes is expressed more at large: but that the said lettres patentes be good and effectuell unto theym duryng their lyfes; this acte, or eny oþer acte what so ever in this present parlement to the contrarie made or to be made, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved servants William Trussell, one of the yeomen of our crown, and Piers Curteys with regard to a grant made to them by us by our letters patent under the seal of our duchy of Lancaster of the browsing wood within our frith of Leicester, otherwise called deer wood and pale tops, as is described at greater length in our said letters patent: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual to them during their lifetimes; notwithstanding this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alweys that noþer this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in eny wise or be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servaunt Cristofre Furneys, yoman of oure botells, of or for a graunte to hym by us made by oure lettres patentes undre oure grete seall, of thoffice of raungership within oure forest of Westbere, oþerwise called Kyngesbere, with the wages of .ij. d. by þe day, as in oure said lettres patentes is expressed more at large: but that the said lettres patentes be good and effectuell to þe seid Cristofre, duryng his lyfe; this acte, or eny other acte whatsoever in this present parlement to the contrary made or to be made, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved servant Christopher Furneys, yeoman of our bottles, with regard to a grant made to him by us by our letters patent under our great seal of the office of ranger within our forest of Westbere, otherwise called Kingsbere, with the wages of 2d. a day, as is described at greater length in our said letters patent: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Christopher during his lifetime; notwithstanding this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not ne in eny wise be prejudiciall to oure welbeloved servaunt William Spen, yoman of oure pantre, in, to, or for eny graunte by us to hym made by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date the .xxij. day of Octobre, the secund yere of oure reigne, of .viij. tenementes liyng togeder, with their appurtenauncez, sette beside the Cowe Crosse, in the parissh of Seint Sepulcre at London, without þe barres of Westsmythfeld, in a strete called Seint Johns Strete, in oure counte of Midd', called the Donghill, which excedeth not by yere the value of .x. marcs; to be had and holden to þe same William, all the said tenementes, with thappurtenauncez aforesaid, for terme of his lyfe, withoute eny thing to us þerfore yeldyng; that expresse mencion of eny other yeftes or grauntes by us to þe same William before this tyme made, in thies presentes be not made, eny statute, acte, ordenaunce or provision to þe contrarie made, in eny thing notwithstondyng: but that oure said lettres patentes be good and effectuell in þe lawe to hym, duryng his lyfe; eny statute, acte or ordenaunce what so ever it be made in this present parlement or to be made, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-359-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved servant William Spen, yeoman of our pantry, with regard to any grant made by us to him by our letters patent under our great seal dated 12 October in the second year of our reign [1462] of eight tenements lying together, with their appurtenances, set beside Cow Cross in the parish of Holy Sepulchre, London, without the bars of West Smithfield, in a street called St John's Street in our county of Middlesex, called the Dunghill, which are not worth more than 10 marks a year; all the said tenements with the aforesaid appurtenances to be had and held to the same William, for term of his life, without paying anything to us for them; notwithstanding that explicit mention of any other gifts or grants made by us to the same William before this time is not made here, contrary to any statute, act, ordinance or provision made in any way: but that our said letters patent shall be good and effectual in law to him during his lifetime; notwithstanding any statute, act or ordinance whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-359-1)
Provided alwey that noþer this acte, nor any oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in eny wyse or be prejudiciall to Henry Abyngdon, of or for a graunte of .viij.li. by þe yere, to hym by us by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the secund day of Marche, the secund yere of oure reigne, graunted to be perceyved yerely fro the first [p. v-595][col. a] day of oure reigne, for terme of his lyfe, of thissues, profittez, fermes and revenues of oure castell, manoir or lordship of Hadlegh, oþerwise called Hadley, with their appurtenauncez in þe counte of Essex comyng, by the handes of the fermours, resceyvours or oþer occupiers there for the tyme beyng, at the festes of Pasche and Seint Michell by even portions: but that the same lettres patentes be to hym, duryng his lyfe, good and effectuell, after the tenure and contenue of the same; this acte, or eny oþer acte in this present parlement to þe contrarie made or to be made, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-361-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to Henry Abingdon with regard to a grant of £8 a year granted to him by us by our letters patent dated 2 March in the second year of our reign [1463], to be received each year from the first [p. v-595][col. a] day of our reign, for term of his life, from the issues, profits, farms and revenues coming from our castle, manor or lordship of Hadleigh with their appurtenances in the county of Essex, by the hands of the farmers, receivers, or other occupiers there at the time, at Easter and Michaelmas in equal portions: but that the same letters patent shall be good and effectual to him during his lifetime according to their tenor and contents; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-361-1)
Provided alwey that neither this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in eny wise or be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servaunt John Baker, yoman of oure prive larder, of or for a graunte to hym by us made by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date at Westm' the .xvi. day of Novembre, the .v. th yere of oure reigne, for terme of his lyf, of the manoir or lordship of Budefelde, with thappurtenaunces, in þe counte of Glouc'; the which manoir, with thappurtenaunces, Richard Boteler and Mold his wyfe late had and helde for terme of their lyfes, of the gift and graunte of Henry the IIII th, late in dede and not of right kyng of Englond, as in oure said lettres patentes is specified more at large: but that the said lettres patentes be good and effectuell to the seid John, duryng his lyfe oonly; this acte, or eny oþer acte whatsoever in this present parlement to the contrary made or to be made, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-363-1) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved servant John Baker, yeoman of our privy larder, with regard to a grant made to him by us by our letters patent under our great seal dated at Westminster on 16 November in the fifth year of our reign [1465], for term of his life, of the manor or lordship of Bidfield with the appurtenances in the county of Gloucester; which manor, with the appurtenances, Richard Butler and Mald his wife formerly had and held for term of their lives of the gift and grant of Henry IV, late in deed and not by right king of England, as is specified at greater length in our said letters patent: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said John during his lifetime only; notwithstanding this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-363-1)
Provided that this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall or extend to the hurt or avoidyng of oure graunte by oure lettres patentes, beryng date at Westm' the .xxij. day of Marche, the .v. th yere of oure reigne, made to oure servauntes John Kirkadam, yoman of oure pantre, and Walter Mathewe, grome of the same, for terme of their lyves, and of either of hem lenger livyng, of a pasture called Heglyngton Fenne in oure counte of Lincoln, late belongyng to < William > late Vicount Beaumont, attaynted of high treason, and by the forfaiture of the seid late Viscount Beaumont comen to oure handes: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentez stand and be good, effectuell and vaillable unto the seid John and Walter, and to either of hem lenger lyvyng, after and accordyng to the tenour, purport, fourme and effect of oure said lettres patentz by what so ever name the same John and Walter be called or named in theym; the seid acte or actes notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-365-1) Provided that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial or extend to the harm or annulment of our grant made by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 22 March in the fifth year of our reign [1465] to our servants John Kirkadam, yeoman of our pantry, and Walter Matthew, groom of the same, for term of their lives and in survivorship, of a pasture called Heckington Fen in our county of Lincoln, which formerly belonged to William, late Viscount Beaumont, attainted of high treason, and which came into our hands by the forfeiture of the said late Viscount Beaumont: but that our said grant and letters patent shall remain and be good, effectual and valid to the said John and Walter, and to the survivor, after and according to the tenor, purport, form and effect of our said letters patent, by whatever name the same John and Walter are called or named in them; notwithstanding the said act or acts. (fn. v-571-365-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not nor be prejudiciall or hurt to oure true servaunt Walter Rufford, of, in, or for any graunte or grauntes made by us by oure lettres patentes to þe seid Walter, of the half parte of the manoir or lordship of Houncastell, oþerwise called Overhamme, with thappurtenaunces, in þe counte of Worcestr', whiche came to oure handes by reason of the forfeiture of Thomas Cornewaill, squier; nor in or for any graunte or grauntes made by us to the seid Walter of the fourth parte of the manoir or lordship aforesaid, which also came to oure handes by reason of the forfeiture of William Vaux, knyght; which half parte and fourth parte exceden not the yerely value of .xv. marcs, above all charges and reprises: but that oure said lettres patentes, and all thinges conteyned in theym, stand good and effectuell to þe seid Walter, duryng his lyfe, by what name or names the seid Walter be named or called in oure said lettres patentes; the acte or actes aforesaid to þe contrary made notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-367-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful to our true servant Walter Rufford with regard to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to the said Walter of the moiety of the manor or lordship of Hamcastle with the appurtenances in the county of Worcester, which came into our hands by reason of the forfeiture of Thomas Cornwall, esquire; or with regard to any grant or grants made by us to the said Walter of the fourth part of the aforesaid manor or lordship, which also came into our hands by reason of the forfeiture of William Vaux, knight; which moiety and fourth part are not worth more than 15 marks a year after all charges and expenses: but that our said letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall remain good and effectual to the said Walter during his lifetime, by whatever name or names the said Walter is named or called in our said letters patent; notwithstanding the aforesaid act or acts made to the contrary. (fn. v-571-367-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to Edmund Croucestr' and Richard Croucestr', nor to nother of hem, of, to, or for the maner or lordship of North Charleton, with his membres and appurtenauncez, in the counte of Northumbr', .iiij. meses, .c. acres of lond and .lx. acres of wode, with their appurtenauncez, in Westduchburn in þe said counte, the whiche some tyme were of John Beaumont, squier, and came to oure handes by the forfaiture of the same John, by us graunted by oure lettres patentes to the seid Edmund and Richard; nor to, of, or for eny oure graunte or grauntes, by us to the seid Edmund and Richard made by oure lettres patentes, of the premisses, or of eny of the premisses: but that oure said lettres patentes, graunte and grauntes, be to theym and to either of theym, and their heires male of their bodies comyng, good, effectuell and available; the said acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Edmund Crowchester and Richard Crowchester, or to either of them, with regard to the manor or lordship of North Charlton with its members and appurtenances in the county of Northumberland, four messuages, 100 acres of land, and sixty acres of woodland with their appurtenances in West Ditchburn in the said county, which were formerly of John Beaumont, esquire, and came to our hands by the forfeiture of the same John, granted by us by our letters patent to the said Edmund and Richard; or with regard to any grant or grants made by us to the said Edmund and Richard by our letters patent of the foregoing, or of any of the foregoing: but that our said letters patent, grant and grants shall be good, effectual and valid to them and to either of them, and their male heirs begotten of their bodies; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend nor ne be prejudiciall to John Chambr', of, to, or for eny yefte or graunt by us made unto hym by oure lettres under oure seall of the erledome of the Marche, of the office of parkership of Radnore, with the herbage of the same: but that the same oure lettres, and every thyng in theym conteyned, be to the seid John, duryng his lyfe, good, effectuall and available, by what name so ever the seid John be named or called in theym; the seid acte, or eny other made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to John Chamber with regard to any gift or grant made by us to him by our letters under our seal of the earldom of March of the office of parker of Radnor, with the herbage of the same: but that our same letters, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said John during his lifetime, by whatever name the said John is named or called in them; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way.
Provided alwey that neyther this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce, made and ordeyned in this present parlement, be in eny wyse hurt or prejudice to oure true liegeman Robert Huet, of the towne of Newecastell upon Tyne, nor to Marie his doughter, ne strecche to a graunte made by us unto theym by our lettres patentes of an annuite of .c. s., to be taken and perceyved yerely to the seid Robert and Marie, for terme of their lyfes, by the handes of the shirref of the seid towne for þe tyme beyng: but that the same oure lettres be and stond in their full strengh and vertue, duryng their lyfes; the seid acte of resumption, or eny other acte, statute or ordynaunce, or eny oþer thyng elles what so ever it be, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act, statute or ordinance made and ordained in this present parliament, shall be in any way harmful or prejudicial to our true liegeman Robert Huet of the town of Newcastle upon Tyne, or to Mary, his daughter, or extend to a grant made by us to them by our letters patent of an annuity of 100s. to be taken and received each year by the said Robert and Mary for term of their lives from the hands of the sheriff of the said town at the time: but that our same letters shall be and remain in their full strength and virtue during their lifetimes; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act, statute or ordinance, or any other thing whatsoever.
Provided alwey that neyther this acte, nor eny oþer acte what soever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall in eny wyse unto Richard Besege and John Morten, or eny of theym, of eny graunte made by us to theym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .ix. day of Octobre, in the .iiij. th yere of oure reigne, of .ij. d. by the day, to be perceyved to every of theym, duryng their lyfes, of the rent of the sergeantie, and of the small parcellz of serjaunteez of oure counteez of Notyngh' and Derb', by the handes of the shirref of þe same counteez for the tyme beyng, at the festes of Ester and Seint Michell by even portions. (fn. v-571-375-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to Richard Besege and John Morton, or either of them, with regard to any grant made by us to them by our letters patent dated 9 October in the fourth year of our reign [1464] of 2d. a day to be received by both of them during their lifetimes from the rent of the serjeanty, and from the petty serjeanties of our counties of Nottingham and Derby, by the hands of the sheriff of the same counties at the time, at Easter and Michaelmas in equal portions. (fn. v-571-375-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall unto William Fowler, son of Thomas Fowler, to, of, or for eny yefte or graunte by us to hym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xxiiij. day of May, the .v. th yere of oure reigne, of the maner of Preston, with thappurtenaunce, in þe counte of Buk', and of .vi. meses, .cc. acres of lond, .l. acres of pasture, .x. acres mede and .xx. s. of rent, with thappurtenaunce, in Preston and Coveley in þe counte [p. v-596][col. a] aforesaid, with knyghtes fees, viewes of francplege, and oder profittes and commoditeez, to þe same maner, londes and tenementes, and oþer þe premisses belongyng or apperteinyng, which late were Thomas Roos, knyght, late Lord Roos: but that oure said lettres patentes be to the seid William, duryng his lyfe, good, effectuall and available, after and accordyng to the tenure, fourme and effecte of the same oure lettres patentes, by what name or names so ever the seid William, or the seid Thomas late Lord Roos, or eny of þe premisses, be named or called in þe said lettres patentes; the said acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to William Fowler, son of Thomas Fowler, with regard to any gift or grant [made] by us to him by our letters patent dated 24 May in the fifth year of our reign [1465] of the manor of Preston with the appurtenances in the county of Buckingham, and of six messuages, 200 acres of land, fifty acres of pasture, ten acres of meadow and 20s. of rent, with the appurtenances, in Preston and Cowley in the aforesaid county, [p. v-596][col. a] with knights' fees, views of frankpledge and other profits and commodities belonging or appertaining to the same manor, lands and tenements, and the other things stated, which were formerly of Thomas Roos, knight, late Lord Roos: but that our said letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid to the said William during his lifetime after and according to the tenor, form and effect of our same letters patent, by whatever name or names the said William, or the said Thomas, late Lord Roos, or any of the things stated, is named or called in the said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way.
Provided alwey that neyther this acte, nor eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend nor be prejudiciall unto William Huse, of or to eny graunte or grauntes made unto hym by us by oure lettres patentes, of the maner of Burton Pedwardyn, in the shire of Lincoln: but that oure said lettres patentes be to hym, and to the heires male of his body comyng, good, effectuell and available, by what name so ever he be named in eny of oure said lettres patentes; this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, or eny thyng conteyned in eny of theym, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-379-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial to William Huse with regard to any grant or grants made to him by us by our letters patent of the manor of Burton Pedwardine in the county of Lincoln: but that our said letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid to him, and to the male heirs begotten of his body, by whatever name he is named in any of our said letters patent; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, or anything contained in any of them. (fn. v-571-379-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not ne be in eny wise prejudiciall unto Hugh Lloit, of or to eny graunte or grauntes unto hym by us made, of the offices of wodewardeshippes, with profitts of the same, within the counteez of Caern' and Merion'; ne to the office of the eschetourship within the said counte of Meron': but that oure said graunte or grauntes to hym therof so made be good and effectuell; this seid acte or actes of resumption in eny wyse notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-381-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Hugh Lloyd with regard to any grant or grants made to him by us of the offices of woodward, with the profits of the same, within the counties of Caernarvon and Merioneth; or to the office of escheator within the said county of Merioneth: but that our said grant or grants thus made to him of them shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding this said act or acts of resumption in any way. (fn. v-571-381-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte or acte made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not ne be in eny wise prejudiciall unto John Lloit, of or to eny graunte or grauntes unto hym by us made, of the office of the eschetourship of Caern' shire: but that oure seid graunte to hym þerof so made be good and effectuell; this said acte or actes of resumption in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or act made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to John Lloyd with regard to any grant or grants made to him by us of the office of escheator of Caernarvonshire: but that our said grant thus made to him of it shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding this said act or acts of resumption in any way.
Provided alwey that neyther this acte, nor eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, be prejudiciall or extend to eny graunte or grauntez made by us by oure lettres patentes under the seall of oure duchie of Lancastr', to Thomas Carr', by what name the seid Thomas be named in the said lettres patentes, of an annuite of .xix.li. .vi. s. .viij. d., to be perceyved yerely for terme of his life, of thissues, profittes, commoditeez and revenuez of oure towne of Burton, within oure counte of Northumbr', parcell of oure said duchie, by the handes of the ballives, reves or fermours there for the tyme beyng: but that the same lettres, and every thyng conteyned in theym, stand and abide in their strengh and effecte; the seid acte notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-385-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other made or to be made in this present parliament, shall be prejudicial or extend to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent under the seal of our duchy of Lancaster to Thomas Carr, by whatever name the said Thomas is named in the said letters patent, of an annuity of £19 6s. 8d. to be received each year for term of his life from the issues, profits, commodities and revenues of our town of Burton within our county of Northumberland, part of our said duchy, by the hands of the bailiffs, reeves or farmers there at the time: but that the same letters, and everything contained in them, shall remain and continue in their strength and effect; notwithstanding the said act. (fn. v-571-385-1)
Provided alwey that nother this acte, ne noon oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, be prejudiciall or extend to eny graunte or grauntes made by us by oure lettres patentes undre the seall of oure duchie of Lancastre, to oure true liegeman John Carr', by what name so ever he be named in the said lettres, of an annuite of .x.li. to be perceyved yerely for terme of his lyfe, of thissues, profittes, and revenues of oure towne of Stamford, within oure counte of Northumbr', by the handes of the ballifs, reves or fermours there for þe tyme beyng: but that þe same lettres, and every thyng conteyned in theym, stand and abyde in their strengh and effecte; the seid acte notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-387-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other made or to be made in this present parliament, shall be prejudicial or extend to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent under the seal of our duchy of Lancaster to our true liegeman John Carr, by whatever name he is named in the said letters, of an annuity of £10 to be received each year for term of his life from the issues, profits and revenues of our town of Stamford within our county of Northumberland by the hands of the bailiffs, reeves or farmers there at the time: but that the same letters, and everything contained in them, shall remain and continue in their strength and effect; notwithstanding the said act. (fn. v-571-387-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to oure graunte by us made unto Davy Chirke, yoman of oure vestiarye of oure houshold, and keper of oure stuffur' within oure castell of Wyndesore, of .iij. d. by the day, to be taken for terme of his lyfe of the fee ferme of oure towne of Newe Wyndesore, as in oure lettres patentes, and all thyng conteyned in þe same, be in good force and effect, and except and forprised oute of this said acte, and all other actes made and to be made in this said present parlement. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our grant made by us to David Chirke, yeoman of our vestiary of our household and keeper of our stores within our castle of Windsor, of 3d. a day to be taken for term of his life from the fee-farm of our town of New Windsor, as [is specified] in our letters patent, and everything contained in the same shall be in full force and effect, and excepted and excluded from this said act, and all other acts made and to be made in this said present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng to John Walker, Richard Walker, Richard Busshtbury and John Warde, or eny of theym, of, to, or for a graunte or licence made by us to theym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date at Westm' the .xxix. day of Aprill, the .vi. te yere of oure reigne: but that the same oure lettres patentes, and all things in theym comprised, be to the seid John, Richard, Richard and John, and to every of theym, good, effectuell and available, after and accordyng to the tenure, fourme and effecte of the same oure lettres patentes, by what so ever name or names they or any of theym be named or called in the same oure lettres patentes; the seid acte, or < any > oþer made or to be made, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to John Walker, Richard Walker, Richard Bushbury and John Ward, or any of them, with regard to a grant or licence made by us to them by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 29 April in the sixth year of our reign [1466]: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said John, Richard, Richard and John, and to each of them, after and according to the tenor, form and effect of our same letters patent, by whatever name or names they or any of them are named or called in our same letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made.
Provided that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be not hurtyng or prejudiciall to oure graunte by us made by oure lettres patentes unto oure welbeloved servaunt John Davy, of, in, to, or for .x.li. of annuite, to be taken for terme of his lif of the feeferme of oure towne of Mongomery: but that the same oure lettres patentes, and all thinges conteyned theryn, be in good force and effect, by what so ever name he be called in þe same; the said acte, or eny oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce, made or to be made, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-393-1) Provided that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament shall not be harmful or prejudicial to our grant made by us by our letters patent to our well-beloved servant John Davy with regard to an annuity of £10 to be taken for term of his life from the fee-farm of our town of Montgomery: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be in full force and effect, by whatever name he is called in them; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act, statute or ordinance, made or to be made. (fn. v-571-393-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, exemption or adnullation, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not in nowise, be hurt or prejudiciall unto oure right welbeloved Clement Thomas and Richard Polynak, nor to eny of theym, of nor for a graunte by oure lettres patentes under the seall of oure duchie of Lancastr' to theym made of the maner of Rye, in þe counte of Glouc', and Etlowe in oure forest of Dean, in oure said counte of Glouc', with all commoditeez, perquisites and profittes to þe same in eny wise perteinyng or belongyng; to have to theym and either of theym lengest livyng: but that the said lettres patentes, and all in theym conteyned and specifyed, be unto theym, and either of theym lengest livyng, in all thinges good and effectuell, accordyng to þe effect, purport and tenure of þe same; this acte, or eny oþer acte, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-395-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, exemption or annulment, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend, be harmful or prejudicial in any way to our most well-beloved Clement Thomas and Richard Polynak, or to either of them, with regard to a grant made to them by our letters patent under the seal of our duchy of Lancaster of the manor of Rye in the county of Gloucester, and Etloe in our Forest of Dean in our said county of Gloucester, with all commodities, perquisites and profits pertaining or belonging to them in any way; to have to them and to the survivor: but that the said letters patent, and everything contained and specified in them, shall be good and effectual to them, and to the survivor, in all respects, according to their effect, purport and tenor; notwithstanding this act, or any other act. (fn. v-571-395-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte, statute, provision or ordynaunce, made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be in eny wise prejudiciall to oure welbeloved servaunt Richard Hunte, to oure graunte made by oure lettres patentes unto hym, by what name or names he be called in þe same, of, to, and for an annuite of .x.li. of the fee ferme of oure towne of Gildeford, in þe counte of Surr': but that the same oure lettres patentes be unto hym good, effectuell and vailable, after the purport, tenure and content of þe same; this acte, or eny oþer acte, statute or ordynaunce, made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act, statute, provision or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved servant Richard Hunt with regard to our grant made by our letters patent to him, by whatever name or names he is called in them, of an annuity of £10 from the fee-farm of our town of Guildford in the county of Surrey: but that our same letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid to him according to their purport, tenor and content; notwithstanding this act, or any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte, statute nor ordynaunce, made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to a graunte by us made to oure welbeloved [p. v-597][col. a] servaunt William Frankleyn, oþerwise called Tample, by oure lettres patentes under oure seall of oure counte of Chestre, beryng date the .viij. day of Marche, in þe .vij. th yere of oure reigne, of the office of the maister carpentrie within oure countiez of Chestre and Flynt, with the wages and profittes to þe same office of old tyme belongyng, to be paied by þe handes of oure shirreffs, resceyvours, or occupiers of oure citee of Chestre for þe tyme beyng, as in oure said lettres patentes more pleinly is conteyned: but that the said oure lettres be and stond in their full vertue and strengh; the seid acte of resumption, or eny oder acte, statute, ordenaunce, provision, or cause whatsomever to the contrary made, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to a grant made by us to our well-beloved [p. v-597][col. a] servant William Frankleyn, otherwise called Temple, by our letters patent under our seal of our county of Cheshire dated 8 March in the seventh year of our reign [1467], of the office of master carpenter within our counties of Cheshire and Flint, with the wages and profits traditionally belonging to the same office to be paid by our sheriffs, receivers, or occupiers of our city of Chester at the time, as is more fully contained in our said letters patent: but that our said letters shall be and remain in their full virtue and strength; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act, statute, ordinance, provision, or cause whatsoever made to the contrary.
Provided that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be not hurtyng or prejudiciall to eny oure lettres patentes by us graunted unto William Ruddrygo of Bretaigne, merchant: but that the same oure lettres patentes, and either of theym, and all thinges conteyned theryn, be in good force and effecte, by what name so ever he be called in þe same; the said acte, [...] or eny oþer acte, statute, or ordynaunce made, notwithstondyng. Provided that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be harmful or prejudicial to any of our letters patent granted by us to William Rodrigo of Brittany, merchant: but that our same letters patent, and either of them, and everything contained in them, shall be in full force and effect, by whatever name he is called in them; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act, statute, or ordinance made.
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall in any maner wise unto oure servaunt maister James Fryse, oure phisicion, ne to the heires male of his body comyng, as to any maner of yifte or graunte by us unto hym, by what name so ever he be called, be it fee, annuite, ferme, office, or oþer profittes: but that oure lettres patentes þerof to hym made, and everyche of theym, stond ferme, effectuell and stable to hym and his seid heires, and to hym duryng his lyfe; the seid acte, or eny oþer acte in this said parlement made or to be made, in any wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-403-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial in any way to our servant Master James Fryse, our physician, or to the male heirs begotten of his body, with regard to any gift or grant [made] by us to him, by whatever name he is called, be it fee, annuity, farm, office or other profits: but that our letters patent made to him of them, and each of them, shall remain firm, effectual and stable to him and his said heirs, and to him during his lifetime; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act in this said parliament made or to be made, in any way. (fn. v-571-403-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, nor no oþer acte or ordynaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to Thomas Buxhale maister, and college of Oure Blessid Lady and All Seyntes of Fodrynghey, nor to their successours, to the seid maister and college, and their successours, nor to the seid maister and college of Oure Blessed Lady and All Seyntes of Fodrynghey, nor to the seid maister of oure college of Oure Blessed Lady and All Seyntes of Fodrynghey, and his felawes of the same, nor to their successours, in, to, for, or of eny graunte or grauntes, gift or giftes, licence or licences, assignation or assignations, by us unto the seid Thomas Buxhale maister, and college, and to their successours, made by oure lettres patentes, by what maner name or names they be named in eny of the said lettres patentes, of eny lordships, maners, landes, tenementes, wodes, rentes, privileges, libertees, fraunchises, muniteez, possessions, profittes, commoditees, and all other thinges in eny of the said lettres patentes conteyned: but that the seid lettres patentes, and every of theym, stand good and effectuell, after the tenoure and effect of þe same, and as available, and of asmoche force and strengh, as they were at eny tyme before the first day of this present parlement. (fn. v-571-405-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Thomas Buxhale the master, and the college of St Mary and All Saints, Fotheringhay, or to their successors, to the said master and college, and their successors, or to the said master and college of St Mary and All Saints, Fotheringhay, or to the said master of our college of St Mary and All Saints, Fotheringhay, and his fellows of the same, or to their successors, with regard to any grant or grants, gift or gifts, licence or licences, assignment or assignments made by us to the said Thomas Buxhale the master, and the college, and to their successors, by our letters patent, by whatever name or names they are named in any of the said letters patent, of any lordships, manors, lands, tenements, woods, rents, privileges, liberties, franchises, annuities, possessions, profits, commodities, and all other things contained in any of the said letters patent: but that the said letters patent, and each of them, shall remain good and effectual according to their tenor and effect, and as valid, and of as much force and strength as they were at any time before the first day of this present parliament. (fn. v-571-405-1)
Provided also, that this present acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, ne hurte ne in eny wise be prejudiciall to þe abesse and covent of the susters Minoresses withoute Algate, of oure cite of London, ne their successours, of eny graunte by us to theym made by oure lettres patentes, beryng date at Westm' the .xvij. th day of Decembre, the first yere of oure reigne, of the priorie alien or manoir called Appildrecombe, with all thappurtenauncez: but that the seid lettres patentes so by us made and graunted be to theym good and effectuell; this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made to the contrary, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-407-1) Provided also that this present act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be harmful or prejudicial in any way to the abbess and convent of the Minoresses without Aldgate, in our city of London, or their successors, with regard to any grant made by us to them by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 17 December in the first year of our reign [1461] of the alien priory or manor called Appuldercombe, with all the appurtenances: but that the said letters patent thus made and granted by us shall be good and effectual to them; notwithstanding this act of resumption, or any other act made to the contrary. (fn. v-571-407-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption of this oure present parlement be not hurtyng or prejudiciall to oure welbeloved the wardeyn, chapleyns and brethern, nor to their successours, of oure hospitall of Seint Julian, called Goddes house, in oure towne of Southampton, of, to, ne for the priour alien of Shirbourne, in oure counte of Southt', with all maner appurtenaunces þerunto belongyng, yeven to theym and their successours by oure lettres patentes for evermore: but that oure graunte to theym þerof [...] made, be unto theym and their successours good and effectuell, after theffect and purport of oure lettres patentez þerof to theym made, beryng date the .xvi. th day of February, the first yere of oure reigne; the said acte of resumption, or eny other acte to be made in this oure present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-409-1) Provided always that this act of resumption of this our present parliament shall not be harmful or prejudicial to our well-beloved warden, chaplains and brethren, or to their successors, of our hospital of St Julian, called God's House, in our town of Southampton, with regard to the alien priory of Sherborne in our county of Southampton, with all the appurtenances belonging to it, given to them and their successors by our letters patent forever: but that our grant of it made to them shall be good and effectual to them and their successors according to the effect and purport of our letters patent made to them dated 16 February in the first year of our reign [1462]; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act to be made in this our present parliament. (fn. v-571-409-1)
Provided alwey that neither this acte of resumption or adnullation, nor any oþer acte, statute, provision or ordynaunce, in this present parlement made or to be made, in eny wise be prejudiciall, disavauntage or hurt unto the provost and scolers of oure college roiall of Oure Lady and Seynt Nicholas of Cambrigge, or to their successours, in, to, or for the priories aliens, maners, or possessions aliens of Toftes, Lesyngham and Horstede, with their appurtenauncez, in þe counte of Norff', yeven to theym and to their successours by oure lettres patentes: but that oure said lettres patentz stand in their force and effecte, after the tenoure of theym. Provided always that neither this act of resumption or annulment, nor any other act, statute, provision or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament shall be prejudicial, disadvantageous or harmful in any way to the provost and scholars of our royal college of St Mary and St Nicholas of Cambridge, or to their successors, with regard to the alien priories, manors, or alien possessions of Toft, Monks Lessingham and Horstead with their appurtenances in the county of Norfolk, given to them and to their successors by our letters patent: but that our said letters patent shall remain in their force and effect according to their tenor.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, exemption or adnullation, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to the wardeyn and covent of the hous of the freres minores of oure universite of Oxford, of a graunte by us to theym made by oure lettres patentes of .l. marcs, to be taken yerely at oure eschequer of oure charite and almes, as longe as it shall please us, by the handes of oure tresorer and chamberleyns of the seid eschequer for þe tyme beyng; nor to the wardeyn and covent of the hous of the freres minores in oure universite of Cambrigge, of a graunte made by us to theym of .xxv. ti marcs, to be taken yerely in maner and fourme abovesaid; nor to the priour and covent of the ordre of freres prechours within oure universite of Oxford, of a graunte by us to theym made by oure lettres patentes of .l. marcs, to be taken yerely at oure eschequer < of oure almes, aslonge > as it shall please us, by the handes of oure tresorer and chamberleyns of the said eschequer for þe tyme beyng, for þe sustentation of the feith, and to pray specially for us, and for þe sowles of oure noble progenitours; nor to the priour and covent of the freres prechours of oure universite of Cambrigge, of a graunte made by us to them of .xxv. ti marcs, to be taken yerely in maner and fourme aboveseid; nor to the priour and covent of the freres prechours of London, of a graunte made by us to theym of .xx.li., to be taken yerely in maner and fourme aboveseid: but that oure lettres patentez to theym made severally in þe premisses be good and effectuell; this acte, or eny oþer acte, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, exemption or annulment, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to the warden and convent of the house of the friars minor of our University of Oxford with regard to a grant made by us to them by our letters patent of 50 marks to be taken each year at our exchequer of our charity and alms, during our pleasure, by the hands of our treasurer and chamberlains of the said exchequer at the time; or to the warden and convent of the house of the friars minor in our University of Cambridge with regard to a grant made by us to them of 25 marks to be taken each year in the abovesaid manner and form; or to the prior and convent of the order of friars preachers within our University of Oxford with regard to a grant made by us to them by our letters patent of 50 marks to be taken each year at our exchequer of our alms, during our pleasure, by the hands of our treasurer and chamberlains of the said exchequer at the time, for the support of the faith, and in particular to pray for us and for the souls of our noble progenitors; or to the prior and convent of the friars preachers of our University of Cambridge with regard to a grant made by us to them of 25 marks to be taken each year in the abovesaid manner and form; or to the prior and convent of the friars preachers of London with regard to a grant made by us to them of £20 to be taken each year in the abovesaid manner and form: but that our letters patent made to them individually of the foregoing shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding this act, or any other act.
Provided alwey and except that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall to the maister or keper of the college called the Kynges Hall in þe universite of Cambrigge, of þe fundation of Kyng Edward the III de oure moost noble progenitour, and of oure patronage, ne to his successours, of .viij. marcs yerely to be taken for their clothyng, furres and linyng, by the handes of the shirref of þe counte of Cantibr'; ne to the maister and scolers of the said college, ne to their successours, ne to oure lettres patentes and grauntes made unto hem, in or of the advouson [p. v-598][col. a] or appropriation of þe parish chirche of Cesterton, of the which they have confirmation by the Pope Eugeny, ne in or of a voide grounde with a conducte theryn, nowe beyng within þe seid college, ne in or of .xl. marcs to be taken by hem yerely of the ferme of þe maner of Cesterton, by the handes of the chanons of Bernewell for þe tyme beyng, in recompense of the clothyng and furres that they and their predecessours have had and taken sithen their fundation, at the grete warderobe of oure progenitours, after the degrees in scoles singulerly of the seid scolers; ne in or of all the londes and tenementes in þe towne of Cantibrigg, wherof Henry the sixt, in dede and not in right late kyng of Englond, had estate to the use of theym: but that oure lettres patentes and grauntes made unto hem of þe premisses generally and singulerly be and stond in their force and effecte; this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-415-1) Provided always and except that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to the master or keeper of the college called King's Hall in the University of Cambridge, of the foundation of King Edward III, our most noble progenitor, and of our patronage, or to his successors, of 8 marks to be taken each year for their clothing, furs and lining by the hands of the sheriff of the county of Cambridge; or to the master and scholars of the said college, or to their successors, or to our letters patent and grants made to them of the advowson [p. v-598][col. a] or appropriation of the parish church of Chesterton, which they have had confirmed by Pope Eugenius, or of a vacant plot of land with a conduit therein which is now within the said college, or of 40 marks to be taken by them each year from the farm of the manor of Chesterton by the hands of the canons of Barnwell at the time, in compensation for the clothing and furs which they and their predecessors have had and taken since their foundation at the great wardrobe of our progenitors according to the scholarly degrees of each of the said scholars; or of all the lands and tenements in the town of Cambridge which Henry VI, late king of England in deed and not by right, held to their use: but that our letters patent and grants made to them of the things stated generally and separately shall be and remain in their force and effect; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-415-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to the warden and college of Seynt Mary Otery in þe counte of Devonshire, and to his successours, of, to, or for any graunte or grauntes to theym by us made: but that all such grauntes, and every of hem, be of such force and effect as they were before the makyng of the same acte. (fn. v-571-417-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to the warden and college of Ottery St Mary in the county of Devon, and to their successors, with regard to any grant or grants made to them by us: but that all such grants, and each of them, shall be of such force and effect as they were before the same act was made. (fn. v-571-417-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption extend not nor be prejudiciall to the priour and covent of the hous of the Holy Trynite of York, nor to their successours, of eny yifte or yiftes, graunte or grauntes, confirmation or confirmations, relesse or relesses, quyte clayme or discharge, graunted by us by oure lettres patentes to the priour and covent of the said hous, or to eny of theire predecessours, and to their successours, by what name so ever they be named in þe same. Provided always that this act of resumption shall not extend or be prejudicial to the prior and convent of the house of Holy Trinity, York, or to their successors, with regard to any gift or gifts, grant or grants, confirmation or confirmations, release or releases, quitclaim or discharge granted by us by our letters patent to the prior and convent of the said house, or to any of their predecessors, and to their successors, by whatever name they are named in them.
Provided alwey that eny acte made or to be made in this present parlement extend not ne be prejudiciall ne hurt in eny wise, of eny graunte or grauntes, pardons, relesse, and quyte claymes, or of eny of theym, by us made to Richard Wakefeld, late priour of Sixhill in þe counte of Lincoln, and to the covent of the same place, and to their successours, of and in an annuell pension of .viij. marcs called Percy Fee, goyng oute of certeyn londes and tenementes in Ludford in þe same counte, or whatsoever oþer name the seid priour and covent be called or named, to thentent that the seid priour and covent, and their successours, observe and fulfylle a daily charge for us, and for the soules of oure full dere fader and oure broder therle of Rutlond, as it appereth of record under their covent seall. (fn. v-571-421-1) Provided always that any act made or to be made in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way with regard to any grant or grants, pardons, release and quitclaims, or any of them, made by us to Richard Wakefield, late prior of Sixhills in the county of Lincoln, and to the convent of the same place, and to their successors, of and in an annual pension of 8 marks called Percy Fee issuing from certain lands and tenements in Ludford in the same county, or whatever other name the said prior and convent are called or named, with the intention that the said prior and convent and their successors shall observe and fulfill a daily charge for us, and for the souls of our dearest father and our brother the earl of Rutland, as it appears on record under the seal of their convent. (fn. v-571-421-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be in any wise prejudiciall or hurtyng unto Henry Sampson clerk, nowe dean of the college or collegiat chirche of Westbury, in þe counte of Glouc', ne to the chapitre of the same college, ne to their successours, of a graunte made by us unto theym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xxi. day of Marche, the .iiij. th yere of oure reigne, of the maner of Aylmynstr' oþerwise called Elmystr', with his appurtenauncez, in the counte aforesaid: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes be and stand unto the seid dean and chapture, and to their successours, good and available, accordyng to the tenure and effecte of the same; the seid acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-423-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Henry Sampson, clerk, the present dean of the college or collegiate church of Westbury in the county of Gloucester, or to the chapter of the same college, or to their successors, with regard to a grant made by us to them by our letters patent dated 21 March in the fourth year of our reign [1464] of the manor of Elmstree with its appurtenances in the aforesaid county: but that our said grant and letters patent shall be and remain good and valid to the said dean and chapter, and to their successors, according to their tenor and effect; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-423-1)
Provided alweis that neither this acte, nor any oþer acte, statute, ordenaunce, provision or exception, made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend prejudicially, nor be prejudiciall or hurtyng unto [col. b] Richard Langport, clerk, of, to, in, ne for any graunte or lettres patentes made unto hym by us, of < thoffice > of < clerk of oure > counsaill; nor unto Thomas Warner, in, of, to, ne for any graunte or lettres patentes made unto hym by us, of two acres of grounde, for terme of lyf, in oure counte of Surr', paiyng for either acre .xl. d. by yere or oþerwise: but that the said lettres patentes and grauntes, and everyche of theym, be, remayn, and stand in their full strengh and vertue. Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act, statute, ordinance, provision or exception made or to be made in this our present parliament shall extend to the prejudice, or be prejudicial or harmful to [col. b] Richard Langport, clerk, with regard to any grant or letters patent made to him by us of the office of clerk of our council; or to Thomas Warner with regard to any grant or letters patent made to him by us of two acres of land for term of life in our county of Surrey, paying 40d. for each acre per year or otherwise: but that the said letters patent and grants, and each of them, shall be, remain and stand in their full strength and virtue.
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in eny wise be prejudiciall to Robert Ogle, knyght, Lord Ogle, ne to the heires males of his body comyng, of eny castelles, lordships, maners, londes, tenementez, possessions or enheritements, which late were William Tailboys, knyght, and yeven and graunted by us to þe seid lord: but that oure said yeft and graunte made to hym of þe premisses be to hym and his seid heires good, effectuell and available, by what name or names so ever the seid lord, or eny of þe premisses, be named or called in eny of oure said yeftes or grauntes; the seid acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-427-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Robert Ogle, knight, Lord Ogle, or to the male heirs begotten of his body, with regard to any castles, lordships, manors, lands, tenements, possessions or hereditaments which were formerly of William Tailboys, knight, and given and granted by us to the said lord: but that our said gift and grant made to him of the foregoing shall be good, effectual and valid to him and his said heirs, by whatever name or names the said lord, or any of the foregoing, are named or called in any of our said gifts or grants; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-427-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall unto James Stran < g > ways, knyght, in or of eny maner graunte or grauntes by us unto hym made by eny oure lettres patentes, by what so ever name the seid James in eny such lettres patentes be named or called: but that oure said graunte and grauntez and lettres patentes, and every of theym, be good and effectuell, after þe tenours and content of þe same; this acte, or any oþer act made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to James Strangeways, knight, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him by any of our letters patent, by whatever name the said James is named or called in any such letters patent: but that our said grant and grants and letters patent, and each of them, shall be good and effectual according to their tenors and content; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament.
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Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to Rauff Hastynges, oon of the squiers for oure body, of any graunte made by us to hym by any of oure lettres patentes, of thoffice of kepyng of lyons and lyonesses within oure Toure of London, or of any graunte made by us to the seid Rauf by oure lettres patentes, of a place within the said Toure, for kepyng of the seid lions and lionesses there deputed, or of an other place whiche for the said lions and lionesses within the seid Toure is ordeyned, or of .xij. d. by the day by us graunted to the seid Rauf, for his fees and occupation of the said office, or of .vi. d. by the day by us graunted to hym, for the sustentation of every lyon and of every lyonesse; or of any graunte made by us to the seid Rauf and William Hastynges, knyght, lord, of thoffice of constableship of the castell of Rokyngham in the counte of Northt', and of the surveying aswell of the < veerte > as of the venyson of oure forest of Rokyngham, or of thoffice of stywardship of oure lordships and maners of Rokyngham, Brygstok and Clyff, and oþer lordships and maners what so ever they be within the said forest, or of thoffice of maistership of the forest and kepyng of oure forest aforesaid, or of thoffice of parker of oure parke of Brygstoke in the said counte, or of the constableship of oure castell of Northampton, or of the kepyng of oure parke of Multon in the said counte, or of the kepyng of oure waren called Northampton Waren: and that all oure said lettres patentes, and every of theym, with all thyng specified and conteyned in every of theym, be to the seid Rauff and William, and every of theym, good, effectuell and available, after and accordyng to the tenure, purport, and effecte of every of oure said lettres patentes, by what name so ever the seid Rauff or William be named in þe same lettres patentes; this acte, or eny other acte made or to be made, in any wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-431-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Ralph Hastings, one of the esquires for our body, with regard to any grant made by us to him by any of our letters patent of the office of keeper of the lions and lionesses within our Tower of London, or with regard to any grant made by us to the said Ralph by our letters patent of a place assigned within the said Tower for the custody of the said lions and lionesses there, or of another place which is ordained for the said lions and lionesses within the said Tower, or of 12d. a day granted by us to the said Ralph for his fees and occupation of the said office, or 6d. a day granted by us to him to support each lion and lioness; or with regard to any grant made by us to the said Ralph and William, Lord Hastings, knight, of the office of constable of Rockingham castle in the county of Northampton, and of surveyor both of the vert and of the venison of our Forest of Rockingham, or of the office of steward of our lordships and manors of Rockingham, Brigstock and Cliffe and of any other lordships and manors within the said forest, or of the office of master of the forest with the custody of our aforesaid forest, or of the office of parker of our park of Brigstock in the said county, or of the constableship of our castle of Northampton, or of the custody of our park of Moulton in the said county, or of the custody of our warren called Northampton Warren: and that all our said letters patent, and each of them, with everything specified and contained in each of them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Ralph and William, and to each of them, after and according to the tenor, purport and effect of each of our said letters patent, by whatever name the said Ralph or William are named in the same letters patent; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made, in any way. (fn. v-571-431-1)
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< Ri Le, grocer, for St Stephens, Walbroke, advoson of the parsonage. > Richard Lee, grocer, for the advowson of St Stephen's church, Walbrook.
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte, ordynaunce, establishment or provision, made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto oure right welbeloved and true liegeman Richard Lee, grocer and alderman of oure cite of London, late maire of oure same cite, of or to the graunte by us unto hym in any wise made by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date at Westm' the .xxiiij. day of Octobre, the secund yere of oure reigne, of the patronage and advouson of the paryssh chirche of Seint Stephens, sette in þe warde of Walbroke of London, in London, with thappurtenauncez, the which apperteyned late unto us by forfeiture of Robert Whityngham, by what name so ever he were called, by reason of an acte ageyns hym and oþer made in oure parlement holden at Westm' the fourth day of Novembre, the first yere of oure reigne, or by any oþer title what so ever it were: but that oure seid graunte made unto the seid Richard of the said patronage and advouson, with thappurtenaunces, by oure said lettres patentes be unto the same Richard good and effectuell for evermore, after the fourme and effect of oure said lettres patentes; the said acte, or any other acte, ordynaunce, establishment or provision, made or to be made into þe contrary in this oure present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act, ordinance, establishment or provision made or to be made in this our present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our most well-beloved and true liegeman Richard Lee, grocer and alderman of our city of London, late mayor of our same city, with regard to the grant made in any way by us to him by our letters patent under our great seal, dated at Westminster on 24 October in the second year of our reign [1462], of the patronage and advowson of the parish church of St Stephen, situated in the ward of Walbrook, London, with the appurtenances, which recently appertained to us by the forfeiture of Robert Whitingham, by whatever name he was called, by reason of an act made against him and others in our parliament held at Westminster on 4 November in the first year of our reign [1461], or by any other title whatever: but that our said grant made to the said Richard of the said patronage and advowson with the appurtenances, by our said letters patent, shall be good and effectual to the same Richard forever according to the form and effect of our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act, ordinance, establishment or provision made or to be made to the contrary in this our present parliament.
Provided also, that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte, estatute, ordynaunce or provision, in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not nor in any wyse be prejudiciall to the maire and comminalte of oure cite of London, and citezeins of þe same, ne their successours, in, for, or to eny graunte or grauntes, relesse or relesses, in any wise by us made, of the maner of Blauncheappulton and place called Stewards Inne, set within oure < said cite of Lon > don, or of any rent or rentes reserved and goyng oute of þe same maner and place, by any oure lettres patentes under oure seall of oure duchie of Lancastr', unto Hugh Wyche late maire, and communaltee of oure said cite, and citezeins of þe same, and their successours; or unto Rauff Josselyn, knyght, late maire, and the comminalte of oure citee aforeseid, and citezeins of þe same, and their successours, by what name or names the seid late maires, comminalte and citezeins, or any of theym, be named in any oure said lettres patentes. (fn. v-571-435-1) Provided also that this act of resumption, or any other act, statute, ordinance or provision made or to be made in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to the mayor and commonalty of our city of London and its citizens, or to their successors, with regard to any grant or grants, release or releases made in any way by us of the manor of Blanch Appleton and a place called Stewards Inn situated within our said city of London, or of any rent or rents reserved and issuing from the same manor and place, by any of our letters patent under our seal of our duchy of Lancaster to Hugh Wyche late mayor, and the commonalty of our said city, and its citizens, and their successors; or to Ralph Josselyn, knight, late mayor, and the commonalty of our aforesaid city, and its citizens, and their successors, by whatever name or names the said late mayors, commonalty and citizens, or any of them, are named in any of our said letters patent. (fn. v-571-435-1)
Provided alwey that neither this acte, nor any oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce, made or to be made in this present parlement, doo any hurt, prejudice or derogation unto marchauntes of Almayn, havyng the house called comynly Guyldhalla Theutonicorum in the cite of London, which marchaunts nowe be within this oure realme, or any parties undre oure obeisaunce, or that hereafter shall be or repaire into the same, nor to any fraunchis, fredomes, libertees, grauntes or immunitees, or to any other thyng, by oure progenitours graunted by their lettres patentes to marchaunts of Almayn, havyng the said hous called comonly Guyldhalla Theutonicorum in þe cite of London: < nor to any grauntes or confirmations > , in any wise by us made by oure severaulx lettres patentes to marchaunts of Almayn, havyng the said hous called comonly Guyldhalla Theutonicorum in the cite of London: and that all the said lettres patentes be in all such force, vertue, effect and vigour, and available unto the marchaunts of Almayn, havyng the said hous comenly called Guyldhalla Theutonicorum in the cite of London, and to their successours, as they were afore the makyng of this acte, or any oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce, made or to be made in this present parlement, by what so ever name or names the seid marchaunts be called in þe said lettres. Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament shall be to the harm, prejudice or detriment of the merchants of Germany who have the house commonly called the Guildhall of the Germans in the city of London, which merchants are at present within this our realm or any regions under our obedience, or who shall be in or come into the same in future, or to any franchises, freedoms, liberties, grants or immunities, or to any other thing granted by our progenitors by their letters patent to the merchants of Germany who have the said house commonly called the Guildhall of the Germans in the city of London: or to any grants or confirmations made in any way by us by our separate letters patent to the merchants of Germany who have the said house commonly called the Guildhall of the Germans in the city of London: and that all the said letters patent shall be in all such force, virtue, effect and strength, and be as valid to the merchants of Germany who have the said house commonly called the Guildhall of the Germans in the city of London, and to their successors, as they were before this act, or any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, was made, by whatever name or names the said merchants are called in the said letters.
Provided alweyes that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend [col. b] not nor be prejudiciall to a graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes, beryng date at Westm' the .x. th day of Juyll, the first yere of oure reigne, to William Sayer, of .xl.li. to be had and perceyved to hym yerely, fro the fest of Ester last passed in the said first yere of oure reigne, for terme of his lyfe, of a certeyn fee ferme in þe said lettres patentes specified, by what somever name he be named in the said lettres patentes: and that the same lettres patentes and all thinges conteyned in theym be in their force and effect, and except and forprised oute of this acte, and all oþer actes made or to be made in this present parlement; the seid actes, or any thynge conteyned in þe same, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend [col. b] or be prejudicial to a grant made by us by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 10 July in the first year of our reign [1461] to William Sayer of £40 to be taken and received by him each year from Easter last in the said first year of our reign, for term of his life, from a certain fee-farm specified in the said letters patent, by whatever name he is named in the said letters patent: and that the same letters patent and everything contained in them shall be in their force and effect, and excepted and excluded from this act and all other acts made or to be made in this present parliament; notwithstanding the said acts, or anything contained in them.
Provided alwey that the acte of resumption, or any oþer acte, ordynaunce or provision, in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng unto William Haryngton, esquier, in, to, or for any gifte or graunte, amonges other, made by us in any wise to the seid William by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date at Westm' the .xx. day of Marche, the first yere of oure reigne, of the herbage of all closures of Quynfell, oþerwise called of þe parkes of Quynfell, in oure counte of Westmerl', beyng of the yerely value of .xij.li. which herbage, amonges oþer, som tyme was unto John, late Lord Clyfford, or any oþer to his use, and come unto oure handes by reason of an acte made in oure parlement holden at Westm' the fourth day of November, the first yere of oure reigne; to have, hold, and occupie the seid herbage, and it to enjoy to þe seid William, for terme of his lyfe, withoute any thyng to us or oure heires þerof yeldyng, by what name or names the seid William, or the seid herbage, or any oþer of the premisses, be named, specified, or called in oure said lettres patentes. Provided always that the act of resumption, or any other act, ordinance or provision made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to William Harington, esquire, with regard to any gift or grant, among other things, made by us in any way to the said William by our letters patent under our great seal dated at Westminster on 20 March in the first year of our reign [1461], of the herbage of all the closes of Whinfell, otherwise called the parks of Whinfell, in our county of Westmorland, which are of the annual value of £12; which herbage, among other things, was formerly of John, late Lord Clifford, or of any other person to his use, and came into our hands by reason of an act made in our parliament held at Westminster on 4 November in the first year of our reign; the said William to have, hold and occupy the said herbage, and enjoy it, for term of his life, without paying anything to us or our heirs for it, by whatever name or names the said William, or the said herbage, or any other thing of the foregoing is named, specified or called in our said letters patent.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or in any wise be prejudiciall, in, to, or for any gyft or graunte made and graunted by us by oure lettres patentes under oure seall of oure duchie of Lancastr', unto Edmund Talbot and Richard Talbot, or to any of theym, of the next presentation, power and auctorite of presentyng, of a covenabill and abille persone to þe parish chirche of Robbylchestr', in oure counte of Lancastr', to be what name or names the seid Edmund and Richard, or ayther of theym, in oure said lettres patentes be called or named: but that oure said lettres patentes to the seid Edmund and Richard, and eyther of theym, be good and effectuell accordyng to þe purport and tenure of þe same. (fn. v-571-443-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way with regard to any gift or grant made and granted by us by our letters patent under our seal of our duchy of Lancaster to Edmund Talbot and Richard Talbot, or to either of them, of the next presentation [and the] power and authority of presenting a suitable and capable person to the parish church of Ribchester in our county of Lancaster, by whatever name or names the said Edmund and Richard, or either of them, is called or named in our said letters patent: but that our said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Edmund and Richard, and either of them, according to their purport and tenor. (fn. v-571-443-1)
Provided alwey that nother this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in any wise or be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servauntes Howell Davy, squier, and John Howell his son, or to eyther of theym, of or for a graunte to theym joyntly by us made by oure lettres patentes under the seall of oure erledome of Marche, for terme of their lifes, of thoffice of forstership of Corneden, and herbage of the same, in þe lordship of Mountgomery; and of or for a graunte to the seid Howell Davy by us made by oure oþer lettres patentes under oure said seall, of an annuite of .iiij. d. by the day, to be perceyved yerely for terme of his life, of thissues, profittes, and revenues of oure lordship of Uske, by the handes of oure resceyvours there for þe tyme beyng, as in oure said severalx lettres patentes is expressed more at large: but the said lettres patentes, and either of theym, be good and effectuell to the seid Howell Davy and John, accordyng to þe tenour of þe same; this acte, or eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement to the contrary, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-445-1) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend in any way or be prejudicial to our well-beloved servants Howell Davy, esquire, and John Howell, his son, or to either of them, with regard to a grant made to them jointly by us by our letters patent under the seal of our earldom of March, for term of their lives, of the office of forester of Corndon, and of the herbage of the same, in the lordship of Montgomery; and with regard to a grant made to the said Howell Davy by us by our other letters patent under our said seal of an annuity of 4d. a day, to be received each year for term of his life from the issues, profits and revenues of our lordship of Usk by the hands of our receivers there at the time, as is described at greater length in our said separate letters patent: but the said letters patent, and either of them, shall be good and effectual to the said Howell Davy and John according to their tenor; notwithstanding this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-445-1)
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Provided alweis that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, in no wyse be hurtyng nor prejudiciall to Thomas Wintreshull squier, keper of oure herthounds, as of, to, or for eny grauntes of .iij. d. by the day, nor to John Bagger, of oþer .iij. d. by the day, for terme of their lyves, by oure severall lettres patentes to theym made, to be yerely perceyved of thissues, profittes and revenues of oure lordship of Monemouth with the membres, parcell of oure duchie of Lancastr': but that oure said lettres, and every thyng in theym conteyned, be to the seid Thomas and John, and to either of theym, good, effectuell and vailable, after their tenur', purport and effect, by what so ever name the seid Thomas and John, or either of theym, or any of the premisses, be named or specified in oure said lettres; the said acte, or any oþer acte, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be harmful or prejudicial in any way to Thomas Wintreshull, esquire, keeper of our hart-hounds, with regard to any grants of 3d. a day, or to John Bagger of another 3d. a day, for term of their lives, made to them by our separate letters patent, to be received each year from the issues, profits and revenues of our lordship of Monmouth, with the members, part of our duchy of Lancaster: but that our said letters, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Thomas and John, and to either of them, according to their tenor, purport and effect, by whatever name the said Thomas and John, or either of them, or any of the foregoing, are named or specified in our said letters; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act.
Provided alwey that this present acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne hurt, nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to Thomas Radclyf, esquier, of, for, ne to eny graunte or grauntes made by us by oure lettres patentes to the seid Thomas, of the maner of Bollyng with the appurtenaunces, which late apperteyned unto Robert Bollyng: but that every of oure grauntes made to hym of the seid maner, amonge oþer, be to hym, as to þe same maner with thappurtenaunce, good, effectuell and available, for terme of his life, by what name so ever the seid Thomas, or eny of þe premisses, be named or called in eny of oure seid grauntes; the seid acte in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-449-1) Provided always that this present act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend, be harmful or prejudicial in any way to Thomas Radcliffe, esquire, with regard to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to the said Thomas of the manor of Bolling with the appurtenances, which formerly appertained to Robert Bolling: but that each of our grants made to him of the said manor, among other things, shall be, as regards the same manor with the appurtenances, good, effectual and valid to him for term of his life, by whatever name the said Thomas, or any of the foregoing are named or called in any of our said grants; notwithstanding the said act in any way. (fn. v-571-449-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption in this present parlement extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto John Clyff, oon of oure mynstralles, of or for .x. marc yerely to hym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .v. th day of Novembre, the secunde yere of oure reigne, graunted, to be taken of the fee ferme of the hundredes of Kyftesgate, Holford and Greston, with thappurtenauncez, by the handes of the abbot and the covent of Wynchecombe for the tyme beyng: but that the same lettres patentes may be good and effectuell unto the seid John, duryng his lyfe; this acte, or any oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made into the contrary, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to John Clyff, one of our minstrels, with regard to 10 marks a year granted to him by our letters patent dated 5 November in the second year of our reign [1462], to be taken from the fee-farm of the hundreds of Kiftsgate, Holford and Gretton with the appurtenances, by the hands of the abbot and convent of Winchcombe at the time: but that the same letters patent may be good and effectual to the said John during his lifetime; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption in this present parlement extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall unto Walter Halyday, oon of oure mynstralles, of or for .x. marc yerely to hym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .ix. th day of Janyuere, the .iij. de yere of oure reigne, graunted, to be taken of the fee ferme of the maner de la Berton beside Glouc', with the appurtenauncez, by the handes of the abbot and the covent of Seynt Peters of Glouc' for þe tyme beyng: but that þe same lettres patentes may be good and effectuell unto þe said Walter, duryng his life; this acte, or any oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made in to þe contrary, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Walter Halyday, one of our minstrels, with regard to 10 marks a year granted to him by our letters patent dated 9 January in the third year of our reign [1464], to be taken from the fee-farm of the manor of Barton beside Gloucester with the appurtenances, by the hands of the abbot and the convent of St Peter of Gloucester at the time: but that the same letters patent may be good and effectual to the said Walter during his lifetime; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption in this present parlement extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto William Clyff, oon of oure mynstralles, of or for .x. marc yerely to hym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .ix. th day of Janyuere, the .iij. de yere of oure reigne, graunted, to be taken of the fee ferme of the manoir de la Berton beside Glouc', with þe appurtenauncez, by the handes of the abbot and the covent of Seynt Peters of Glouc' for þe tyme beyng: but that þe same lettres patentes may be good and effectuell unto the seid William, duryng his life; this acte, or any oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made in to þe contrary, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to William Clyff, one of our minstrels, with regard to 10 marks a year granted to him by our letters patent dated 9 January in the third year of our reign [1464], to be taken from the fee-farm of the manor of Barton beside Gloucester with the appurtenances, by the hands of the abbot and convent of St Peter of Gloucester at the time: but that the same letters patent may be good and effectual to the said William during his lifetime; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption in this present parlement extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto Thomas Cawthorn, oon of oure mynstralles, of or for .x. marc which he hath of oure graunte by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .viij. day of Janyuere, the .iij. de yere of oure reigne, yerely to be taken of the fee ferme of Dudeston in þe counte of Glouc', by the handes of the abbot and the covent of Seynt Peters of Glouc' for þe tyme beyng: but that the same lettres patentes be good and effectuell unto the said Thomas, duryng his lyfe; this acte, or any other acte in this present parlement made or to be made in to þe contrary, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Thomas Cawthorn, one of our minstrels, with regard to 10 marks which he has of our grant by our letters patent dated 8 January in the third year of our reign [1464], to be taken each year from the fee-farm of Dudstone in the county of Gloucester, by the hands of the abbot and convent of St Peter of Gloucester at the time: but that the same letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Thomas during his lifetime; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption in this present parlement extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto Thomas Grene, oon of oure mynstralles, of or for .x. marcs which he hath of oure graunte by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xviij. day of Janyuer, the .iij. de yere of oure reigne, yerely to be taken of the fee ferme of oure cite of Norwiche, by the handes of the shereves and baillifs of the same cite for þe tyme beyng: but that the same lettres patentes be good and effectuell unto the seid Thomas, duryng his lyfe; this acte, or any oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made in to þe contrary, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Thomas Green, one of our minstrels, with regard to 10 marks which he has of our grant by our letters patent dated 18 January in the third year of our reign [1464], to be taken each year from the fee-farm of our city of Norwich by the hands of the sheriffs and bailiffs of the same city at the time: but that the same letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Thomas during his lifetime; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption in this present parlement extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto Robert Marchall, oon of oure mynstralles, of or for .x. marc which he hath of oure graunte by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xviij. day of Janyuer, the .iij. de yere of oure reigne, yerely to be taken of the fee ferme of oure cite of Norwiche, by þe handes of the shereves and baillifs of þe same cite for þe tyme beyng: but that the same lettres patentes be good and effectuell unto the seid Robert, duryng his lyfe; this acte, or any oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made in to þe contrary, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Robert Marshal, one of our minstrels, with regard to 10 marks which he has of our grant by our letters patent dated 18 January in the third year of our reign [1464], to be taken each year from the fee-farm of our city of Norwich by the hands of the sheriffs and bailiffs of the same city at the time: but that the same letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Robert during his lifetime; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption in this present parlement extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto William Crystyn, oon of oure mynstralles, of or for .x. marc which he hath of oure graunte by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .x. day of Juyll, the .iij. de yere of oure reigne, to be taken yerely of the fee ferme of the towne of Cambrigge, by the handes of þe baillifs of the same towne for þe tyme beyng: but that þe same lettres patentes be good and effectuell unto þe seid William Crystyn, duryng his lyfe; this acte, or any oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made into the contrary, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to William Crystyn, one of our minstrels, with regard to 10 marks which he has of our grant by our letters patent dated 10 July in the third year of our reign [1463], to be taken each year from the fee-farm of the town of Cambridge by the hands of the bailiffs of the same town at the time: but that the same letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said William Crystyn during his lifetime; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to oure lettres patentes beryng date the .v. day of Decembre, the first yere of oure reigne, made to oure humble and true liege woman Gresilde, which was the wyfe of John Hende thelder, squier, of the lordship or manoir of Panfeld, with thappurtenaunce; nor that the said Gresilde in any wise be hurt or prejudiced by any of the said actes, of, for, or in eny thing specified, conteyned or comprised in the seid lettres patentes, by what name or names so ever they be called, or what astate or astates the said Gresilde have theryn, by vertue of the lettres patentes aforesaid. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our letters patent dated 5 December in the first year of our reign [1461] made to our humble and true liegewoman Griselda, the widow of John Hende, senior, esquire, of the lordship or manor of Panfield with the appurtenances; and that the said Griselda shall not be harmed or prejudiced in any way by any of the said acts with regard to anything specified, contained or included in the said letters patent, by whatever name or names they are called, or what title or titles the said Griselda has therein by virtue of the aforesaid letters patent.
Provided alwey that neither this acte, nor any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall to Elizabeth Gyrlyngton, late wyfe of Nicholas Gyrlyngton nowe dede, nor to her heires masles of her body comyng, of any graunte made by us to her of all the meses, landes and tenementes, with thappurtenauncez, the which late were of Edmund Fyssh, late of York, taillour, in the cite of York; the which meses, landes and tenementez, with thappurtenauncez, [p. v-601][col. a] to us, by an acte of parlement the fourth day of Novembre in the first yere of oure reigne holden, made, amonge other were to us forfait, and to us by reason of the same apperteyn; (fn. v-571-466-1) to be hadde to her and to her said heires, howe so ever the seid Elizabeth, or the seid meses, landes and tenementes, be called or named in eny of oure lettres patentes þerof in any wise. Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial to Elizabeth Gyrlyngton, widow of Nicholas Gyrlyngton, deceased, or to her male heirs begotten of her body, with regard to any grant made by us to her of all the messuages, lands and tenements with the appurtenances in the city of York which were formerly of Edmund Fyssh, late of York, tailor; which messuages, lands and tenements with the appurtenances, [p. v-601][col. a] among other things, were forfeited to us by an act made in the parliament held on 4 November in the first year of our reign [1461], and appertain to us by reason of the same; (fn. v-571-466-1) to be held to her and to her said heirs, however the said Elizabeth, or the said messuages, lands and tenements are called or named in any of our letters patent of them in any way.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to oure graunte, by us made unto Anne late the wyfe of William Grymesby, by oure lettres patentes beryng date at Stamford the .viij. day of August, the .iiij. th yere of our reigne, of all thoo landes and tenementes, rents, reversions and services, with their appurtenauncez, that were the same William and Anne, as by right and heritage of the seid Anne, in Castewitham, Litilwitham [sic: read 'Castelbitham, Litillbitham'] , Counthorp and Careby, in þe counte of Lincoln, by what name the said Anne is named in the same: but that the same oure lettres patentes, and all thing conteyned in them, be in good force and effect, and except and forprised oute of this said acte, and all oþer made or to be made in this oure said present parlement. (fn. v-571-468-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our grant made by us to Anne, widow of William Grimsby, by our letters patent dated at Stamford on 8 August in the fourth year of our reign [1464], of all those lands and tenements, rents, reversions and services, with their appurtenances, which were of the same William and Anne, as by right and inheritance of the said Anne, in Castle Bytham, Little Bytham, Counthorpe and Careby in the county of Lincoln, by whatever name the said Anne is named in them: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be in good force and effect, and excepted and excluded from this said act, and all other [acts] made or to be made in this our said present parliament. (fn. v-571-468-1)
Provided alwey that neyther this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be in eny wise hurt or prejudiciall to oure oratrice Casyn Danyell, ne extend to a graunte made by us unto her by oure lettres patentes, of .iiij. d. by the day for terme of her lyfe, to be taken by the handes of oure tresorer of Caleis for the tyme beyng, as in oure said lettres is expressed more at large: but that the same oure lettres stond and abide in their strengh and vertue; the said acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall be harmful or prejudicial in any way to our oratrix Casyn Danyell, or extend to a grant made by us to her by our letters patent of 4d. a day for term of her life, to be taken by the hands of our treasurer of Calais at the time, as is described at greater length in our said letters: but that our same letters shall remain and abide in their strength and virtue; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption made in this present parlement, nor any oþer acte or actes hereafter to be made in þe same, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall or hurt unto Moris Gethyn, in, to, of, or for the office of amobris of all commotes of oure counteez of Anglesey, Caernarvan and Meryon', in Northwales, ne to the amobris of the same counteez, graunted to hym by oure lettres patentes under eny of oure seales for terme of hys life: but that he the seid office of amobris, with all fees, profittes and commoditees to theym belongyng or perteinyng, have, take and occupie, duryng his lyfe, by what so ever name or names the seid Moris be named or called in the said graunte. (fn. v-571-472-1) Provided always that this act of resumption made in this present parliament, or any other act or acts to be made hereafter in the same, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Morris Gethyn with regard to the office of amobyr of all the commotes of our counties of Anglesey, Caernarvon and Merioneth in North Wales, or to the office of amobyr of the same counties granted to him by our letters patent under any of our seals for term of his life: but that he shall have, take and occupy the said office of amobyr, with all the fees, profits and commodities belonging or pertaining to them during his lifetime, by whatever name or names the said Morris is named or called in the said grant. (fn. v-571-472-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to William Stephens, of, to, or for eny landes, tenementes, rentes, reversions, services, possessions or enheritaments, with their appurtenauncez, the which some tyme were of William Viscount Beaumont, or of eny oþer to his use, in Alton in the shire of Southampton, < by > us to the same William Stephens by oure lettres patentes graunted, nor to eny graunte by us to hym made therof by oure lettres patentes: but that the same lettres patentes and graunte be to hym, duryng his lyfe, good, effectuell and available; the seid acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-474-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to William Stephens with regard to any lands, tenements, rents, reversions, services, possessions or hereditaments, with their appurtenances, which were formerly of William, Viscount Beaumont, or of any other to his use, in Alton in the county of Southampton, granted by us to the same William Stephens by our letters patent, or to any grant made thereof by us to him by our letters patent: but that the same letters patent and grant shall be good, effectual and valid to him during his lifetime; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-474-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be in any wise prejudiciall, in, of, to, or for any graunte or grauntes, lese, dymyse, ratification, confirmation or relese, by us made by eny oure lettres patentes under eny of oure seales, to William Hastynges, knyght, Lord Hastynges, and Kateryn his wyfe, or to eyther of theym, by what name or names that they or either of theym be called in the same: except onely such grauntes as were made by us to the [col. b] seid William and Kateryne, or either of theym, by eny oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date at Wycombe the .xxvi. day of Octobre, the fourth yere of oure reigne. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way with regard to any grant or grants, lease, demise, ratification, confirmation or release made by us by any of our letters patent under any of our seals to William Hastings, knight, Lord Hastings, and Katherine his wife, or to either of them, by whatever name or names they, or either of them, are called in them: except only such grants as were made by us to the [col. b] said William and Katherine, or either of them, by any of our letters patent under our great seal dated at Wycombe on 26 October in the fourth year of our reign [1464].
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall unto John Lord Duddeley, knyght, of oure graunte made unto hym by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .iiij. th day of Juyll, the .v. th yere of oure reigne, of .c.li. for terme of his lyfe, to be taken and perceyved in oure porte of Suthampton etc., as in the same oure lettres patentes more pleinly appereth; nor of another oure graunte by oure lettres patentes made unto þe seid John, and to his heires masles, the .xij. th day of Decembr', the .vi. th yere of oure reigne, of the maner and lordship of Bordesley, with thappurtenauncez, and .ij. closes conteynyng .cc. acres of lond, with the appurtenaunces, in þe counte of Warr', called Heybernes, otherwise called Milkell Hey and Litell Hey, with knyghtes fees, advousons of chirches, wardes, mariages, eschetes, courtes letis, views of frankplegge, warens, fysshynges, and all oþer profittes, commoditeez, libertees and fraunchises, to the said maner or lordship, and closes aforesaid, with thappurtenauncez, in eny maner wise belongyng, as more pleinly appereth in oure said lettres patentes: but that both oure seid lettres patentes stond good and effectuell in their force to the seid Lord Duddeley, after the tenure conteyned in the same; this acte, or any oþer acte or actes made or to be made to the contrary, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-478-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial to John, Lord Dudley, knight, with regard to our grant made to him by our letters patent dated 4 July in the fifth year of our reign [1465] of £100 for term of his life, to be taken and received in our port of Southampton, etc., as more fully appears in our same letters patent; or to another of our grants made by our letters patent to the said John and to his male heirs on 12 December in the sixth year of our reign [1466] of the manor and lordship of Bordesley with the appurtenances, and two closes containing 200 acres of land with the appurtenances, in the county of Warwick, called Haybarns, otherwise called Great Hay and Little Hay, with knights' fees, advowsons of churches, wardships, marriages, escheats, court leets, views of frankpledge, warrens, fisheries and all other profits, commodities, liberties and franchises belonging in any way to the said manor or lordship and the aforesaid closes, with the appurtenances, as more fully appears in our said letters patent: but that both of our said letters patent shall remain good and effectual in their force to the said Lord Dudley according to their tenor; notwithstanding this act, or any other act or acts made or to be made to the contrary. (fn. v-571-478-1)
Provided alwayes that this acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in eny wyse be hurtyng or prejudiciall to oure lettres patentes, beryng date at Caern', the .viij. day of Februar', the .v. th yere of oure reigne, made to thabbot and covent of the monasterie of Oure Lady within the Isle of Bardesey in Northwales, and their successours for evermore, of a pardon and relese of .xviij. marcs yerely, parcell of an annuell ferme of .xx. marcs, which John abbot of þe same monasterie some tyme yave to oure noble progenitour Edward prynce of Wales, and to his heires: but that oure said lettres patentes, and all things in theym conteyned, stond and be, accordyng to þe purport, fourme and tenour of þe same, good, effectuell and vailable to þe seid abbot and covent, and their successours for evermore, by what so ever names they be called in theym; the said acte or actes notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be harmful or prejudicial in any way to our letters patent dated at Caernarvon on 8 February in the fifth year of our reign [1466] made to the abbot and convent of the monastery of St Mary on Bardsey Island in North Wales, and their successors forever, of a pardon and release of 18 marks a year, part of an annual farm of 20 marks which John, abbot of the same monastery, once gave to our noble progenitor Edward, prince of Wales, and to his heirs: but that our said letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall remain and be, according to their purport, form and tenor, good, effectual and valid to the said abbot and convent, and their successors forever, by whatever names they are called in them; notwithstanding the said act or acts.
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte, ordenaunce or statute, made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to eny graunte or grauntes, confirmation or confirmations, of eny maner thyng made by us by eny our chartre or lettres patentes, unto the keper and chanons of oure chapell of Wyndesore, or unto the keper or dean and chanons of oure free chapell of Seint George within oure castell of Wyndesore, and their successours: but that the same graunte and grauntes, confirmation and confirmations, be and stond in their force and effecte, by what so ever name or names the seid < keper or dean and chanons, or the said chapell, in > eny such graunte or grauntes, confirmation or confirmations, be named or called; the seid acte of resumption, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-482-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act, ordinance or statute made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to any grant or grants, confirmation or confirmations of anything made by us by any of our charters or letters patent to the keeper and canons of our chapel of Windsor, or to the keeper or dean and canons of our free chapel of St George within our castle of Windsor, and their successors: but that the same grant and grants, confirmation and confirmations shall be and remain in their force and effect, by whatever name or names the said keeper or dean and canons, or the said chapel, are named or called in any such grant or grants, confirmation or confirmations; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-482-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto any graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes, unto maister Thomas Kent, doctour of both lawes, secundarie in þe office of oure pryve seall, with the wages of .xl.li. yerely to be taken duryng his life, of the fermes, issues, [p. v-602][col. a] profittes, and revenues of the counteez of London and Midd' comyng, by the handes of the shirrefs of the same counteez for þe tyme beyng: but that oure said lettres patentes and grauntez to hym by us made be good and effectuell, and stand in their force and strengh, by what name so ever the seid maister Thomas be named in the said lettres patentes; any acte made or to be made in this present parlement notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-484-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any grant made by us by our letters patent to Master Thomas Kent, doctor of both laws, secondary in the office of our privy seal, with the wages of £40 a year to be taken during his lifetime from the farms, issues, [p. v-602][col. a] profits and revenues coming from the counties of London and Middlesex, by the hands of the sheriffs of the same counties at the time: but that our said letters patent and grants made to him by us shall be good and effectual, and remain in their force and strength, by whatever name the said Master Thomas is named in the said letters patent; notwithstanding any act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-484-1)
Provided also, that neither this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend nor be prejudiciall in eny wise unto William Wade, squier, of any graunte made to hym by us by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xxix. day of Januar', in the .v. te yere of oure reigne, for terme of his lyfe, of the manoir of Pollestede Halle in Burneham in þe counte of Norff', with all thappurtenauncez and advousons to þe same manoir belongyng, and .iij. acres of lande in Burneham, liyng in þe feld called Wescote, in the said counte of Norff': but that oure said lettres patentes be to the seid William Wade, duryng the terme of .v. yere next comyng, good, effectuell and available; the said acte notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-486-1) Provided also that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to William Wade, esquire, with regard to any grant made to him by us by our letters patent dated 29 January in the fifth year of our reign [1466], for term of his life, of the manor of Polstead Hall in Burnham in the county of Norfolk, with all the appurtenances and the advowsons belonging to the same manor, and three acres of land in Burnham, lying in the field called Wescote, in the said county of Norfolk: but that our said letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid to the said William Wade for the next five years; notwithstanding the said act. (fn. v-571-486-1)
Provided that this acte, petition or ordynaunce, or any oþer acte, petition or ordynaunce, in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not nor be prejudiciall to William, maister of the ordre of Burton of Seynt Lazar of Jerusalem in Englond, keper of the hospitall of Seynt Gile withoute London, and the breder of the ordre aforesaid, nor to their successours, of eny yifte, graunte or confirmation, made by us by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall to the seid maister and breder, and to their successours, by what name so ever they be called in þe said giftes, grauntez or confirmations, of the hospitall of the Holy Innocentes withoute the subarbes of oure cite of Lincoln, in þe counte of Lincoln, by what name so ever the said hospitall in þe said lettres patentes be called, with all the londes, tenementez, medowes, lesewes, pastures, wodes, rentes and services, to the same hospitall of the Holy Innocents in any wise belongyng, with all and everyche of their rightes, profittes, commoditeez, libertees, and oþer appurtenauncez; to have and to hold to the seid maister and brether, and to their successours for ever, for to fynde and susteyn yerely for ever certeyn lepurs of oure meniall servauntez, and of oure heires and successours, yf any suche be founde, and oþer charges, as in oure said lettres patentes to the seid maister and brether, and to their successours, þerof made, more pleinly is conteyned. Provided that this act, petition or ordinance, or any other act, petition or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial to William, master of the order of Burton Lazar of Jerusalem in England, keeper of the hospital of St Giles outside London, and the brethren of the aforesaid order, or to their successors, with regard to any gift, grant or confirmation made by us by our letters patent under our great seal to the said master and brethren, and to their successors, by whatever name they are called in the said gifts, grants or confirmations, of the hospital of the Holy Innocents outside the suburbs of our city of Lincoln, in the county of Lincoln, by whatever name the said hospital is called in the said letters patent, with all the lands, tenements, meadows, grazing, pastures, woods, rents and services belonging to the same hospital of the Holy Innocents in any way, with all and each of their rights, profits, commodities, liberties and other appurtenances; to have and to hold to the said master and brethren, and to their successors forever to provide for and support each year forever certain lepers from among our household servants and those of our heirs and successors, if any such are found, and other charges, as is more fully contained in our said letters patent made thereupon to the said master and brethren, and to their successors.
Provided alway that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be in any wise prejudiciall or hurt to Thomas archebisshop of Canterbury, Robert bisshop of Bathe and Wells; John duc of Norff', John duc of Suff'; William erle of Arundell, Henry erle of Essex, Richard erle Ryvers; Anthony Wide < vill > Lord Scales and Nucell; John Say, knyghte; Thomas Colte, Thomas Decone and Robert Isham; in, of, to, or for eny gifte, graunte, confirmation or feoffement, made to theym by Anne duchesse of Excestr', of the maner of Ardyngton, in þe counte of Berk; the maner < e > of Bareford Seint Martyn, in þe counte of Wiltes'; the maners of Thorpwatervile, Aldewyncle, Achirche, Chelveston and Caldecote, in þe counte of Northt'; the maners of Racheford otherwise called Rocheford, Lye, Pakelesham and Folnesse, in þe counte of Essex, with their appurtenauncez, knyghtes fees, advousons of chirches, chapelles, chauntries, hospitalles, wrekkes of the see, libertees, fraunchises, profittes or commoditeez, within any of the said townes and maners; nor in, of, to, or for eny gifte, graunte, confirmation or feoffement, made by þe said duchesse unto the said feofes, of eny landes, tenementes, rents, [col. b] services or reversions of eny tenauntes in the seid townes or maners, by what name or names the said duchesse, or eny of the seid feofes, or eny of the premisses, be named or called in the said graunte, confirmation or feoffement: nor to the said duchesse, in, of, to, or for eny graunte or grauntes, made to her by us, of eny of the premisses conteyned in this provision. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury, Robert, bishop of Bath and Wells; John, duke of Norfolk, John, duke of Suffolk; William, earl of Arundel, Henry, earl of Essex, Richard, Earl Rivers; Anthony Woodville, Lord Scales and Nucelles; John Say, knight; Thomas Colte, Thomas Decone and Robert Isham with regard to any gift, grant, confirmation or enfeoffment made to them by Anne, duchess of Exeter, of the manor of Ardington in the county of Berkshire; the manor of Barford St Martin in the county of Wiltshire; the manors of Thorpe Waterville, Aldwinkle, Achurch, Chelveston and Caldecote in the county of Northampton; the manors of Rochford, Leigh, Paglesham and Foulness in the county of Essex, with their appurtenances, knights' fees, advowsons of churches, chapels, chantries, hospitals, shipwrecks, liberties, franchises, profits or commodities within any of the said towns and manors; or with regard to any gift, grant, confirmation or feoffment made by the said duchess to the said feoffees of any lands, tenements, rents, [col. b] services or reversions of any tenants in the said towns or manors, by whatever name or names the said duchess, or any of the said feoffees, or any of the things stated are named or called in the said grant, confirmation or enfeoffment: or to the said duchess with regard to any grant or grants made to her by us of any of the foregoing contained in this proviso.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oder acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not < nor > be hurtyng or prejudiciall to James Blount and William Egerton, of any graunte, lees or dymyse, made by us unto the seid James and William, of þe kepyng or ferme of the maner of Stretton in the Feld, with the appurtenaunce, in the shires of Leyc' and Derby. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be harmful or prejudicial to James Blount and William Egerton with regard to any grant, lease or demise made by us to the said James and William of the custody or farm of the manor of Stretton in the Field with the appurtenances in the counties of Leicester and Derby.
Provided also, that neither this acte, nor eny oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend or in eny wise be prejudiciall to oure welbeloved Richard Whetehill, squier, of an annuite of .xl.li. yerely by us graunted unto hym by eny oure lettres patentes, to be taken for terme of his lyfe, of oure custumes of .viij. d. of every sak of weight of wolles and wolfelles, at goyng oute of þe same oure towne of Caleis, by the handes of oure custumer there, or by the handes of oure tresorer of Caleis for þe tyme beyng, at election of þe seid Richard; nor to the seid Richard, and Adryan his son, countrollurs of oure towne of Caleis and marches there, of .xx.li. yerely by us to theym graunted by eny oure < oþer > lettres patentes for terme of their lyfes, for their sustentation, and their clerks to the seid offices for the tyme attendyng, to be taken of oure custumes abovesaid, by the handes of the collectours of the same custumes for þe tyme beyng, or by the handes of the seid tresorer for þe tyme beyng; nor of eny dimises, leses, yeftes or grauntes, made by us by eny oure other lettres patentes under oure grete seall, of two wynde milles with thappurtenauncez, upon the Castell Hill within the seid towne of Caleis, and soile called Mille Hill, beside the said milles toward the south; and of two oure warennes of conynges, wherof that oon lyeth in þe parissh and lordship of Marke, and by all the said lordship, and that other lyeth in þe lordship of Oye, and by and within the same lordship; to be had for terme of certeyn yeres, in certayn severell < m > aners and fourmes in the seid severall lettres patentes expressed: howe so ever the seid grauntes be made, or þe same Richard and Adryan, or eny of theym, or eny other thing of þe premisses, in the said lettres patentes or eny of theym be named or called. Provided also that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved Richard Whetehill, esquire, with regard to an annuity of £40 a year granted by us to him by any of our letters patent to be taken for term of his life from our customs of 8d. on every sack of wool and woolfells exported from our same town of Calais by the hands of our customer there, or by the hands of our treasurer of Calais at the time, as the said Richard chooses; or to the said Richard and Adrian, his son, controllers of our town of Calais and the marches there, with regard to £20 a year granted by us to them by any of our other letters patent for term of their lives for their support of their clerks while they hold the said offices, to be taken from our abovesaid customs by the hands of the collectors of the same customs at the time, or by the hands of the said treasurer at the time; or with regard to any demises, leases, gifts or grants made by us by any of our other letters patent under our great seal of two windmills with the appurtenances on Castle Hill within the said town of Calais, and a plot of land called Mill Hill next to the said mills towards the south; and two of our rabbit-warrens, of which one lies in the parish and lordship of Marck and beside all the said lordship, and the other lies in the lordship of Oye and beside and within the same lordship; to be held for the term of years described in certain separate manners and forms in the said separate letters patent, however the said grants are made, or the same Richard and Adrian, or either of them, or any other thing of the things stated are named or called in the said letters patent, or any of them.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall unto oure servaunt John Browne, of the graunte by us unto hym made of þe ridership of oure forest of Morff', within oure counte of Salop, with the wages of .iiij. d. by the day by us to hym graunted, as in oure lettres patentes more pleinly appereth: but that oure said lettres patentes to hym þeruppon made be unto hym vailable, and stand in theyr effect and strengh, as < th > ey were the first day of the makyng of theym; the said acte, nor noon other acte made or to be made to þe contrary, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our servant John Brown with regard to the grant made by us to him of the ridership of our forest of Morfe within our county of Shropshire, with the wages of 4d. a day granted by us to him, as more fully appears in our letters patent: but that our said letters patent made to him thereupon shall be valid to him, and remain in their effect and strength as they were on the first day they were made; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made to the contrary.
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not or in eny wise be prejudiciall to eny graunte or licence made by the kyng by his lettres patentes to Rafe Wolseley, of all the wode and underwode called Hopwashay, in the counte of Staff', to throwe downe at his pleasure within .vi. yeres, accordyng to the said lettres patentes, by what so ever name or names the seid Rafe, or the said Hopwashay, or eny of theym, in the same lettres patentes be named or called, or under [p. v-603][col. a] what so ever maner or fourme the same lettres patentes be made and had: but that the seid lettres patentes be good and effectuell; this acte notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any grant or licence made by the king by his letters patent to Ralph Wolseley of all the wood and underwood called Hopwas Hays in the county of Stafford, to cut down at his pleasure for a term of six years according to the said letters patent, by whatever name or names the said Ralph, or the said Hopwas Hays, or either of them, are named or called in the same letters patent, or under [p. v-603][col. a] whatever manner or form the same letters patent were made and had: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding this act.
Provided alwey that neither this acte of resumption, nor noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall in any wise unto John de la Launde, som tyme Lord de la Launde, of, to, or for a graunte of .xl. marcs by yere to hym by us by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .ix. th day of Novembre, the first yere of oure reigne, for terme of his life made, to be taken of the fermes, issues, profittes, revenuez and commoditeez of oure counteez of Cambrigge and Hunt', as in oure said lettres patentes hit is conteyned more at large: but that oure said lettres patentes be unto hym good and effectuell, accordyng to the tenure of the same; this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to John de la Launde, formerly Lord de la Launde, with regard to a grant of 40 marks a year made to him by us by our letters patent, dated 9 November in the first year of our reign [1461], for term of his life, to be taken from the farms, issues, profits, revenues and commodities of our counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon, as is contained at greater length in our said letters patent: but that our said letters patent shall be good and effectual to him, according to their tenor; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall to oure welbeloved knyght Richard Herbert, of, to, or for eny yifte, graunte, relese, ratification or confirmation, made by us unto hym by eny oure lettres patentes; but that every of oure said yeftes, grauntes, releses, ratifications and confirmations, and lettres patentes, be to the seid Richard good, effectuell and available, after and accordyng to þe tenour, fourme and effecte of every of them, by what name so ever the seid Richard be named or called in eny of them; the seid acte, or eny oder made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wyse notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our well-beloved knight Richard Herbert with regard to any gift, grant, release, ratification or confirmation made by us to him by any of our letters patent; but that each of our said gifts, grants, releases, ratifications and confirmations, and letters patent, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Richard, after and according to the tenor, form and effect of each of them, by whatever name the said Richard is named or called in any of them; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in eny wise be prejudiciall unto oure trusty and welbeloved clerk maister James Friis, to, of, or for eny graunte or grauntes by us unto hym made by oure < severall > lettres patentes, [...] of eny londes, tenementes, rentes, annuiteez, annuell rents, or eny oþer possessions or enheritaments, or of eny of theym, or of eny part of theym, for terme of lyfe or in fee, as in oure said lettres is expressed more at large: but that the same oure lettres patentes, and every of theym, and all thyng conteyned in theym, be to the seid James, his executours and assignees, and every of theym, good, effectuell and vailable, after and accordyng to the purport, fourme and effecte of the same oure lettres patentes, by what so ever name or names the seid James, or eny of the said landes, tenementes and other premisses, or eny part of theym, be named or called in oure said lettres patentes; the seid acte, or eny other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our trusty and well-beloved clerk Master James Friis with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him by our separate letters patent of any lands, tenements, rents, annuities, annual rents, or any other possessions or hereditaments, or of any of them, or of any part of them, for term of life or in fee, as is described at greater length in our said letters: but that our same letters patent, and each of them, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said James, his executors and assigns, and each of them, after and according to the purport, form and effect of our same letters patent, by whatever name or names the said James, or any of the said lands, tenements and other things stated, or any part of them, are named or called in our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng to Thomas Garnet, squier, of or for an annuite of .xx.li. graunted to hym by us by oure lettres patentes, beryng date at Westm' the .xxviij. day of Octobre, the .vi. te yere of oure reigne; but that þe same oure lettrez patentz stond and be good and available to þe same Thomas, unto þe .xx. day of Aprill next; the seid acte, or eny other made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng, by what name so ever the same Thomas be named or called in oure said lettres patentes. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Thomas Garnet, esquire, with regard to an annuity of £20 granted to him by us by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 28 October in the sixth year of our reign [1466]; but that our same letters patent shall remain and be good and valid to the same Thomas until 20 April next; notwithstanding the said act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way, by whatever name the same Thomas is named or called in our said letters patent.
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Provided and forseen alweis that this acte of resumption, nor any maner oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, in noo maner wise strecche nor be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servaunt Edward Stephenson, of the .ij. d. by day, nor of any parcell þerof, to hym to [sic: read 'for'] terme of his lyfe by us by oure lettres patentes graunted, to be taken yerely at termes [col. b] of Seint Michell thArchangell and Pasche, of the fermes, issues, profittes and revenuez of oure counteez of Norff' and Suff' comyng, by the handes of the shirefs of the same counteez for þe tyme beyng; but that oure said lettres patentes, wherof the teste is at Westm' the .xix. th day of Juyn, in the yere of oure reigne the .v. th , stand and abide in their full force, effect and vertue, as they ded þe same .xix. th day or any tyme sith; the seid acte of resumption, nor any maner other acte to the contrary made, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-508-1) Provided and saving always that this act of resumption, or any other kind of act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved servant Edward Stephenson with regard to the 2d. a day, or any part of it, granted to him for term of his life by us by our letters patent, to be received each year at the terms [col. b] of Michaelmas and Easter from the farms, issues, profits and revenues coming from our counties of Norfolk and Suffolk by the hands of the sheriffs of the same counties at the time; but that our said letters patent, witnessed at Westminster on 19 June in the fifth year of our reign [1465] shall remain and continue in their full force, effect and virtue as they did on the same nineteenth day or at any time since; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other kind of act made to the contrary. (fn. v-571-508-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng unto oure right welbeloved servaunt Richard Kesten, squier, of, to, or for the graunte by us to hym made of a horsmylne and two mesuages, with thappurtenaunce, liyng in a strete called Swynemarket within oure towne of Leycestre, not excedyng the yerely value of .viij.li. .xvi. s. .viij. d.: but that oure lettres patentes to hym þeruppon made, beryng date the .xiij. day of May, the .ij. de yere of oure reigne, stand in their strengh and vertue, accordyng to the tenoure, purport and effecte of theym, in as effectuell and available wise as they were at eny tyme sith the makyng of theym, in what so ever name the seid Richard be in theym named, taken and reputed; the seid acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this oure said parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to our most well-beloved servant Richard Kesten, esquire, with regard to the grant made by us to him of a horse-mill and two messuages with the appurtenances, lying in a street called Swinemarket within our town of Leicester, which do not exceed the annual value of £8 16s. 8d.: but that our letters patent made to him thereupon dated 13 May in the second year of our reign [1462] shall remain in their strength and virtue according to their tenor, purport and effect, in as effective and valid a way as they were at any time since they were made, by whatever name the said Richard is named, held or reputed in them; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this our said parliament, in any way.
Provided alwey that this acte extend not ne be prejudiciall unto John Eldirgate, gentilman, in or of oure graunte made unto hym of licence, that he or his executours, or his or their deputees, factours or attorneys, may shippe .viij. c and .xij. peces of tyn called blokks, in the portes of London and Southampton, or the oþer of theym, withoute eny custumes or subsidies for the seid tyn to be paied, as in oure seid graunte and lettres patentes þeruppon made more pleynly it appereth: but that oure said graunt and lettres patentes be and stond unto þe seid John good and effectuell, after the tenoure and content of the same; the seid acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act shall not extend or be prejudicial to John Eldirgate, gentleman, with regard to our grant made to him of a licence whereby he or his executors, or his or their deputies, factors or attorneys may ship 812 pieces of tin called blocks in the ports of London and Southampton, or either of them, without paying any customs duties or subsidies for the said tin, as more fully appears in our said grant and letters patent made thereupon: but that our said grant and letters patent shall be and remain good and effectual to the said John according to their tenor and content; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte or ordynaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be in eny wise prejudiciall to oure right entierly beloved broder George duc of Clarence, as to and for any graunte or grauntes, confirmation, ratification or relesse, by us to hym made by any oure lettres patentes, or other writyngs, under any of oure seales, by what so ever name oure seid brother be called or named in þe same; but that the same grauntes, confirmations, ratifications and relesses, and every of theym, be to hym good and vailable, after the purport and effecte of þe same; this said acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our most entirely beloved brother George, duke of Clarence, with regard to any grant or grants, confirmation, ratification or release made by us to him by any of our letters patent, or other letters under any of our seals, by whatever name our said brother is called or named in them; but that the same grants, confirmations, ratifications and releases, and each of them, shall be good and valid to him according to their purport and effect; notwithstanding this said act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte or < actes > made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall unto John Luthyngton, of or for eny graunte or grauntes to hym made by oure lettres of pryve seall of .v. s. a day, for þe occupation of þe auditourship of Northwales and Chester, in like wise as John Browne late auditour there had; but that oure said graunte or grauntes þerof to hym so made be good and effectuell; the said acte of resumption in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to John Luthyngton with regard to any grant or grants made to him by our letters under the privy seal of 5s. a day for occupying the auditorship of North Wales and Chester, in the same way that John Browne, the late auditor there, had; but that our said grant or grants thus made to him thereof shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding the said act of resumption in any way.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not ner in noo maner wise be prejudiciall to Margaret, that was the wyfe of Fowke Stafford, of, to, or for any graunte or grauntes by us to the said Margarete made, of the .iij. de part of þe manoirs of Cradeley, < O > ldeswynford, Hageley, Gadmowe [p. v-604][col. a] and Snodesbury, with thappurtenaunce, in the counte of Worcestre, with the advouson of the chirche of Oldeswynford; and of the .iij. de part of þe maners of Clent, Mere and Hondesworth, with thappurtenaunce, in þe counte of Staff', togider with the advousons of the chirches of Hondesworth and Forton in þe same counte of Staff'; the which .iij. de part of the said manoirs, with thadvousons abovesaid, the said Margarete hath by oure lettres patentes for terme of her lyf, in þe name of her dower: but that the said graunt and grauntes, by us to the said Margarete made of þe premissez, be good and effectuell in the lawe; this acte, or any oþer acte, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Margaret, widow of Fulk Stafford, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to the said Margaret of the third part of the manors of Cradley, Old Swinford, Hagley, Gannow [p. v-604][col. a] and Upton Snodsbury with the appurtenances in the county of Worcester, with the advowson of the church of Old Swinford; and of the third part of the manors of Clent Mere and Handsworth with the appurtenances in the county of Stafford, together with the advowsons of the churches of Handsworth and Forton in the same county of Stafford; which third part of the said manors, with the abovesaid advowsons, the said Margaret holds by our letters patent for term of her life in the name of her dower: but that the said grant and grants made by us to the said Margaret of the things stated shall be good and effectual in law; notwithstanding this act, or any other act.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall unto John Newburgh, of or for eny graunte or grauntes to hym by us made of the offices of the artillarie of oure castell of Caernarvan, and of gonnership of all oure townes and castelles in Northwales, by oure lettrez patentez: but that oure said graunt or grauntes to hym þerof so made be good and effectuell; the seid acte or actes of resumption in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to John Newburgh with regard to any grant or grants made to him by us by our letters patent of the offices of the artillary of our castle of Caernarvon, and of gunner of all our towns and castles in North Wales: but that our said grant or grants thus made to him thereof shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding the said act or acts of resumption in any way.
Provided alwaye that this acte, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ner in eny wyse be prejudiciall to oure trusty and welbeloved Robert Collanwode, son of John Collanwode, squier, ne strecche ne be hurt to any graunte or grauntes made by us to hym duryng his lyfe by oure lettres patentes, of, to, or for an annuell rent of .iiij.li. .xvi. s. .viij. d., goyng oute of the maner of Estlyngton, with thappurtenauncez, in þe counte of Northumbr': and that the same gifte, graunte and lettres patentes stand in full strengh and force, and be good, effectuell and available to þe seid Robert, by what name or names the seid Robert in the said lettres patentes be named or deputed, in and of all thinges conteyned in þe same lettres patentes, accordyng to the tenure, purport and fourme of þe same lettres patentes; the said actez, statutez or ordenauncez, or any oþer thing what so ever it be to þe contrarie, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our trusty and well-beloved Robert Collanwode, son of John Collanwode, esquire, or extend or be harmful to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to him during his lifetime of an annual rent of £4 16s. 8d. issuing from the manor of Eslington with the appurtenances in the county of Northumberland: and that the same gift, grant and letters patent shall remain in full strength and force, and be good, effectual and valid to the said Robert, by whatever name or names the said Robert is named or called in the said letters patent with regard to everything contained in the same letters patent, according to the tenor, purport and form of the same letters patent; notwithstanding the said acts, statutes or ordinances or any other thing whatsoever to the contrary.
Provided alwey that nother this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte what soever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in eny wise or be prejudiciall unto oure right trusty and right entierly biloved cosyn George, tharchebisshop of York, of or for eny graunte or grauntes by us unto hym made by oure lettres patentes: but that the same oure lettres patentes, and all thyng comprised in theym, be good, effectuell and vailable to the seid George, accordyng to þe tenour, purport and effect of þe same; this acte, or eny other whatsoever in this present parlement to þe contrary made or to be made, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to our most trusty and most entirely beloved cousin George, archbishop of York, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him by our letters patent: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said George, according to their tenor, purport and effect; notwithstanding this act, or any other whatever made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided and forseyn alwey that this acte of resumption extend not nor in any wise be hurt or prejudiciall to eny graunte or grauntes by oure lettres patentes, for the true and laudable service, costes, labores and expenses which oure uncle William Neville, late erle of Kent, in his lyf to us didde and sustened, made to oure cousyn George archebisshop of York, John Markham, knyght, chief justice of oure benche, Robert Danby, knyght, chief justice of oure commen benche, Thomas Witham, chaunceller of oure eschequer, Thomas Cooke, knyght, Robert Ingilton, John Peyntour and Thomas Gravesson, of the lordships and maners of Crukern, Misterton and Clopton, in þe counte of Somers', with their appurtenauncez, and of oþer lordships and maners, with their appurtenauncez, at the large specified in þe said lettres patentes, beryng date the .xxiiij. th day of Novembre, the .vi. te yere of oure [col. b] reigne: but that oure said lettres patentes be good, effectuell and available, accordyng to þe tenure and effecte of þe same lettres patentes; this acte of resumption, or eny other acte in this present parlement made or to be made, in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided and saving always that this act of resumption shall not extend or be harmful or prejudicial in any way to any grant or grants made by our letters patent for the true and laudable service, costs, labours and expenses which our uncle William Neville, late earl of Kent, did and sustained for us in his lifetime, to our cousin George, archbishop of York, John Markham, knight, chief justice of king's bench, Robert Danby, knight, chief justice of our common bench, Thomas Witham, chancellor of our exchequer, Thomas Cooke, knight, Robert Ingilton, John Peyntour and Thomas Gravesson, of the lordships and manors of Crewkerne, Misterton and Clopton in the county of Somerset, with their appurtenances, and of other lordships and manors with their appurtenances, specified at greater length in the said letters patent dated 24 November in the sixth year of our [col. b] reign [1466]: but that our said letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid, according to the tenor and effect of the same letters patent; notwithstanding this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way.
Provided also, that this acte or petition of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall, in, to, or for eny graunte or grauntes made or graunted by us by oure lettres patentes unto Edmund Molyneux, esquier, of .xvi.li. .xvi. s. .x. d. ob. by yere, to be perceyved yerely duryng the lyf of the seid Edmund, by the handes of þe abbot and monkes of Hayles, and his successours: but that oure said lettres patentes be and stand good and available unto þe seid Edmund, accordyng unto the purport and tenure of the same. Provided also that this act or petition of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any grant or grants made or granted by us by our letters patent to Edmund Molyneux, esquire, of £16 16s. 10d. halfpenny a year to be received each year during the lifetime of the said Edmund from the hands of the abbot and monks of Hailes Abbey, and their successors: but that our said letters patent shall be and remain good and valid to the said Edmund according to their purport and tenor.
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto any graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes unto maister Thomas Kent, doctour of both lawes, secundarie in þe office of oure prive seall, with the wages of .xl.li. yerely, to be taken duryng his lyf of the fermes, issues, profittez and revenuez of þe counteez of London and Midd' commyng, by the handes of the shirrefs of þe same counteez for þe tyme beyng; nor of .l. marc by yere, to be taken duryng the lyfe of the seid maister Thomas of the fermes, issues, profittes and revenuez of the counteez of Oxon' and Berk' comyng, by the handes of the shirrefs of the same shires for þe tyme beyng: but that oure said lettres patentes and grauntes to hym by us made be good and effectuell, and stand in their force and strengh, by what name so ever the seid maister Thomas be named in þe said lettres patentes; any acte made or to be made in this present parlement notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any grant made by us by our letters patent to Master Thomas Kent, doctor of both laws, secondary in the office of our privy seal, with the wages of £40 a year to be received during his lifetime from the farms, issues, profits and revenues coming from the counties of London and Middlesex from the hands of the sheriffs of the same counties at the time; or of 50 marks a year to be received during the lifetime of the said Master Thomas from the farms, issues, profits and revenues coming from the counties of Oxford and Berkshire by the hands of the sheriffs of the same counties at the time: but that our said letters patent and grants made to him by us shall be good and effectual, and remain in their force and strength, by whatever name the said Master Thomas is named in the said letters patent; notwithstanding any act made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that neither this acte of resumption, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be prejudiciall or hurte to Thomas Wytham, by what name so ever he be called, of or for .xx.li. by yere, to hym by us by oure lettres patentes graunted, to be perceyved to þe seid Thomas for terme of his lyf, of the fee ferme of oure towne of Scardeburgh, and of þe fee ferme of þe maner of Walgrave, and .lx. acres of londe, and also of the issues and profittez of the same towne, by the handes of the burgeis of þe same towne for þe tyme beyng, as in oure said lettres patentes it is conteyned more at large: but that oure said lettres patentes to hym made be unto hym good and effectuell, accordyng to the tenoure of the same; this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall be prejudicial or harmful to Thomas Witham, by whatever name he is called, with regard to £20 a year granted to him by us by our letters patent, to be received by the said Thomas for term of his life from the fee-farm of our town of Scarborough, and from the fee-farm of the manor of Walgrave and sixty acres of land, and also from the issues and profits of the same town by the hands of the burgesses of the same town at the time, as is contained at greater length in our said letters patent: but that our said letters patent made to him shall be good and effectual to him according to their tenor; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided also, that nother this acte, nor any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved knyght Galliard Dureford, Lord of Duras, of or in an annuite of .c.li., to hym by us graunted for terme of his lif, by oure lettres patentes under seall of oure duchie of Lancastr', beryng date the .vi. te day of Decembre, the .iiij. th yere of oure reigne, to be taken of the issues, profittes and revenuez of oure manoir or lordship of Bolyngbrook, within oure said duchie, as in þe same oure lettres patentes more largely is conteyned: but that oure said lettres patentes stond good and effectuell in the lawe; this acte, or any oþer acte, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-534-1) Provided also that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved knight Galliard Dureford, Lord of Duras, with regard to an annuity of £100 granted to him by us for term of his life by our letters patent under the seal of our duchy of Lancaster dated 6 December in the fourth year of our reign [1464], to be taken from the issues, profits and revenues of our manor or lordship of Bolingbroke, within our said duchy, as is contained at greater length in our same letters patent: but that our said letters patent shall remain good and effectual in law; notwithstanding this act, or any other act. (fn. v-571-534-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall to Robenet Straungweys, of and for any graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes to the said Robenet, of an annuite [p. v-605][col. a] of .x. marc for terme of her lyf, by what so ever name or names she be named in þe same: but that the said letterz patentes be to þe seid < Robenet > good and available, and of such effecte and strengh as they were at eny tyme afore this present parlement; this acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to Robenet Strangeways with regard to any grant made by us by our letters patent to the said Robenet of an annuity [p. v-605][col. a] of 10 marks for term of her life, by whatever name or names she is named in them: but that the said letters patent shall be good and valid to the said Robenet, and of such effect and strength as they were at any time before this present parliament; notwithstanding this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament.
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Provided alwey that neither this acte of resumption, ne eny oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce, made and ordeyned in this present parlement, be in eny wise hurt or prejudice to oure true liegeman John Tunstall, squier, ne strecche to a graunte made by us unto hym by oure lettres patentes, of the maner of Lek, with thappurtenauncez, in þe counte of Lancastr', .xvi. meeses, .cclx. acres of lande and medowe, .iiij. m acres of pasture, more and turbarie and a water mylne, with thappurtenauncez, in Lek aforesaid, and halfendele of the manere of Cauntefeld, with thappurtenauncez, in þe counte aforesaid, and .xij. meses, .c. and .iiij. xx acres of lande and mede, .cc. acres of more, with þappurtenauncez, in Cauntefeld aforesaid, and .xiiij. meses, with thappurtenauncez, in Neuton, in þe countie aforesaid, with a parcell of lande called Mordomland, conteynyng .vi. acres of land, with all their appurtenauncez, which were Richard Tunstall, knyght, and came to oure handes by þe forfaiture of þe same Richard Tunstall, by the strengh and auctorite of oure parlement holden at Westm', the .iiij. th day of Novembre, the first yere of oure reigne; (fn. v-571-538-1) to have and to hold all the forseid maner, meses, lands, medewes, and oþer premissez, to þe seid John and to the heire masles of his body lawfully begoten, as in oure said lettres patentes is expressed more at large: but that the same oure lettres be and stand in their vertue and strengh; so that the seid manere of Lek, with thappurtenaunce, in þe counte of Lanc', .xvi. meses, .cc. and .lx. acres of land and medowe, .iiij. m acres of pasture, more and turbarie, and a watermylne, with þappurtenauncez, in Lek aforseid, and halfendele of the maner of Cauntefeld, with thappurtenaunces, in þe said counte, and .xij. meses, .c. and .iiij. xx acres of lande and mede, .cc. acres of more, with thappurtenauncez, in Cauntefeld aforesaid, and .xiiij. meses, with thappurtenauncez, in Newton, in þe counte aforeseid, and a parcell of lande called Mordomland, conteynyng .vi. acres of lande, with all their appurtenauncez, excede not the yerely value of .xxiij.li. over the reprises; the said acte of resumption, or any oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce, or any oþer thing elles whatsoever it be, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-538-2) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act, statute or ordinance made and ordained in this present parliament, shall be harmful or prejudicial in any way to our true liegeman John Tunstall, esquire, or extend to a grant made by us to him by our letters patent of the manor of Leck with the appurtenances in the county of Lancaster, sixteen messuages, 260 acres of land and meadow, 4,000 acres of pasture, moorland and turbary and a watermill with the appurtenances in the aforesaid Leck, and half of the manor of Cantsfield with the appurtenances in the aforesaid county, and twelve messuages, 180 acres of land and meadow, 200 acres of moorland with the appurtenances in the aforesaid Cantsfield, and fourteen messuages with the appurtenances in Newton in the aforesaid county, with a piece of land called Mordomland containing six acres of land, with all their appurtenances, which were formerly of Richard Tunstall, knight, and which came into our hands by the forfeiture of the same Richard Tunstall, by the strength and authority of our parliament held at Westminster on 4 November in the first year of our reign [1461]; (fn. v-571-538-1) to have and to hold all the aforesaid manor, messuages, lands, meadows and other things stated to the said John and to the male heirs lawfully begotten of his body, as is described at greater length in our said letters patent: but that our same letters shall be and remain in their virtue and strength; provided that the said manor of Leck with the appurtenances in the county of Lancaster, sixteen messuages, 260 acres of land and meadow, 4,000 acres of pasture, moorland and turbary, and a watermill, with the appurtenances, in the aforesaid Leck, and half the manor of Cantsfield with the appurtenances in the said county, and twelve messuages, 180 acres of land and meadow, 200 acres of moorland, with the appurtenances, in the aforesaid Cantsfield, and fourteen messuages with the appurtenances in Newton, in the aforesaid county, and a piece of land called Mordomland containing six acres of land with all their appurtenances shall not exceed the annual value of £23 after the expenses; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act, statute or ordinance, or any other thing whatsoever. (fn. v-571-538-2)
Provided alwey that nother this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in any wise or be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servaunt Robert Coorte, of or for a graunte to hym by us made by oure lettres patentes of an annuell pension, to be perceyved yerely of the maner and lordship of Kylburn, in þe counte of York, for terme of his lyfe, as in oure said lettres patentes is expressed more at large: but that the said lettres patentes be good and effectuell to the seid Robert Coorte, accordyng to þe tenour of þe same; this acte, or eny oþer acte whatsoever in this present parlement to þe contrary made or to be made, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved servant Robert Coorte with regard to a grant made to him by us by our letters patent of an annual pension to be received each year from the manor and lordship of Kilburn in the county of York, for term of his life, as is described at greater length in our said letters patent: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Robert Coorte according to their tenor; notwithstanding this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte or actes in þis oure present parlement made or to be made, extend not nor be in eny wise prejudiciall or hurtyng to oure welbeloved subget Henry Lewe, maryner, of or for oure graunte to hym made of an annuite of .x. marcs sterlinges for terme of his lyfe, to be had and yerely perceyved of < thissues > , profittes and commoditeez comyng and growyng of oure counte of Devon, by the shirref of the same counte for þe tyme beyng, from the first day of [col. b] oure reigne, at the festes of Pasche and Seynt Michell, by even portions: but that oure said graunte may stande ferme and stable, and take effect, and be good and suffisant in þe lawe, after the tenoure and purport of þe same; the seid acte or actes, or eny oþer acte or actes in this oure said parlement made or to be made to the contrary, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to our well-beloved subject Henry Lewe, mariner, with regard to our grant made to him of an annuity of 10 marks sterling for term of his life, to be taken and received each year from the issues, profits and commodities coming and growing from our county of Devon by the sheriff of the same county at the time, from the first day of [col. b] our reign [4 March 1461], at Easter and Michaelmas in equal portions: but that our said grant may remain firm and stable, and take effect, and be good and sufficient in law according to its tenor and purport; notwithstanding the said act or acts, or any other act or acts made or to be made to the contrary in this our said parliament.
Provided alwey that neither this acte, nor eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall in eny wise to maister Piers Baxter, maister of the chapell of Marymaudelyn, in Kyngeston apon Thamys, nor to his successours, of eny graunte made by us to þe same maister Piers by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .vij. th day of August, in þe .v. th yere of oure reigne, for certeyn considerations in þe same specified, of .iiij.li. .v. s. .x. d. to be had and perceyved to þe same maister Piers and his successours yerely, duryng the terme of .xx. yeres, fro the fest of Seint Michell then last passed, at festes of Ester and Seynt Michell, by even portions, aswell of the ferme of þe same towne, as of all maner oþer fermes to us of serjanties or oþerwise, in any maner of within þat towne or þe liberte of þe same asked, beyng to be leveed or perceyved; and of all issues, profittes and revenues of þe seid towne, or þe baillewyk of the same commyng or growyng, aswell by the handes of the baillifs of the same towne for þe tyme, as of the shirref of þe shires of Surr' and Sussex for þe tyme beyng, as in þe same lettres patentes is conteyned more at large: howe so ever the seid maister Piers be named, or that the certeynte of the said lettres patentes hereyn be not had, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to Master Piers Baxter, master of the chapel of Mary Magdalene in Kingston upon Thames, or to his successors, with regard to any grant made by us to the same Master Piers by our letters patent dated 7 August in the fifth year of our reign [1465], for certain considerations specified in the same, of £4 5s. 10d. to be taken and received by the same Master Piers and his successors each year for the term of twenty years from the previous Michaelmas at Easter and Michaelmas in equal portions, from the farm of the same town as well as all manner of other farms, of serjeanties or otherwise, demanded, levied or received in any way within that town or its liberty; and from all issues, profits and revenues coming or growing from the said town or its bailiwick, by the hands of the bailiffs of the same town for the time, as well as by the sheriff of the counties of Surrey and Sussex at the time, as is contained at greater length in the same letters patent: however the said Master Piers is named, and notwithstanding that this does not explicitly describe the said letters patent.
Provided alwey that neither this acte, nor any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend nor be in any wise prejudiciall to Walter Buk, clerk, parson of þe chirche of Seint James of Garlekhith in London, nor to his successours, of or in any yift or graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .x. day of Feverere, the .iiij. th yere of oure reigne, to Peter Taster, clerk, late parson of þe chirche abovesaid, predecessour of the seid Walter, of .v. meses, with thappurtenauncez, in the Old Jury of London, .iij. meses, .ij. chambres to the same meses belongyng, in the paryssh of Seynt James aforesaid, a mees with thappurtenauncez, in the parissh of Seint Laurence in the < Old Jurye > of London, and a mese with a gardeyn to þe < same > mese belongyng, in the parissh of All Hallowen of Stanyngchirche, in Martlane of London; but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes be good and effectuell, accordyng to the tenour, purport and effecte of the same; any statute, acte or ordenaunce made or to be made to þe contrary, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-546-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to Walter Buck, clerk, parson of St James's church, Garlickhithe, London, or to his successors, with regard to any gift or grant made by us by our letters patent dated 10 February in the fourth year of our reign [1465] to Peter Taster, clerk, late parson of the abovesaid church, the said Walter's predecessor, of five messuages with the appurtenances in the Old Jewry of London, three messuages [and] two rooms belonging to the same messuages in the aforesaid parish of St James, a messuage with the appurtenances in the parish of St Laurence in the Old Jewry of London, and a messuage with a garden belonging to the same messuage in the parish of Allhallows Stane Church, in Mart Street, London; but that our said grant and letters patent shall be good and effectual according to their tenor, purport and effect; notwithstanding any statute, act or ordinance made or to be made to the contrary. (fn. v-571-546-1)
Provided alwey and forseen that neither this acte of resumption, nor any oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce in this present parlement made or to be made, in any wise be prejudice, disavauntage or hurt to the priour and covent of the hous of Jehsu of Betheleem of Shene, of þe ordre of the Charterhouse, nor to their successours, nor any of theym, nor to any giftes, graunte or grauntes, ratification, assignation or confirmation, to theym or to their predecessours in any wise by the kyng made; nor to any giftes, graunte or grauntes, ratification, assignation or confirmation, to theym or to their predecessours, by Henry the V th and Henry the VI th , late in dede and not in right kynges of Englond, or by either of theym, or by any oþer persone or persones in any wise made, by dede or dedes, lettres patentes, auctorite of parlement, or any oþer wise; by what name or names the priour and covent of the seid Charterhous, or their predecessours, be incorporat, named, specified or called in any acte of parlement, or in any oure lettres patentes to theym made by Henry the V th , Henry [p. v-606][col. a] the VI th , late kynges of Englond in dede and not in right, or by aither of the said late kynges, or in any dede or dedes to theym by any oþer persone made. Ferthermore provided and forseen that noo purvewe, provision, ne oþer thinges in this present parlement made, had, or to be made or hadde, in any wise be hurtyng or prejudiciall unto the priour and covent aforesaid, ne to their successours, ne any of theym in any wise. Provided always and on condition that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall prejudice, disadvantage or harm in any way the prior and convent of the house of Jesus of Bethlehem of Sheen, of the Carthusian order, or their successors, or any of them, or any gifts, grant or grants, ratification, assignation or confirmation made in any way to them or to their predecessors by the king; or any gifts, grant or grants, ratification, assignation or confirmation made to them or to their predecessors by Henry V and Henry VI, late kings of England in deed and not by right, or by either of them, or made in any way by any other person or persons by deed or deeds, letters patent, authority of parliament, or any other way; by whatever name or names the prior and convent of the said Charterhouse, or their predecessors, are incorporated, named, specified or called in any act of parliament, or in any of our letters patent made to them by Henry V [and] Henry [p. v-606][col. a] VI, late kings of England in deed and not by right, or by either of the said late kings, or in any deed or deeds made to them by any other person. Provided and on condition also that no proviso, provision, or other things made, had or to be made or had in this present parliament shall be be harmful or prejudicial in any way to the aforesaid prior and convent or to their successors, or to any of them in any way.
Provided alwey that noon acte ne provision made ne to be made in this present parlement extend ne be prejudiciall to Robert, priour of the hous of Mountgrace, and the covent of þe same, of, to, or for any lettres patentes by us to þe said priour and covent and their successours made, by what name or names they be named or called in þe said lettres patentes. Provided always that no act or provision made or to be made in this present parliament shall extend or be prejudicial to Robert, prior of the house of Mountgrace, and the convent of the same, with regard to any letters patent made by us to the said prior and convent and their successors by whatever name or names they are named or called in the said letters patent.
Provided that noon acte made or to be made in this present parlement extend, hurt or in any wise be prejudiciall to any graunte or grauntes made by us by any oure lettres patentes, to the dean and college of oure chapell of Seint Stephen within oure palice of Westm', and their successours, of any priory or possessions aliens, or any their appurtenaunce, nor of any landes, tenementes, rentes, annuiteez, offices, acquietaunces, discharges, or any other thyng; by whatsoever name the seid dean and chanons, or dean and college, be called in any of oure said grauntes, or by whatsoever name or names the said priory or possesions aliens, or any oþer their appurtenauncez, or oþer landes, tenementes, rentes, annuiteez, offices, acquietaunces, discharges, or any oþer thyng, be called in the said oure grauntes, or any of theym. Provided that no act made or to be made in this present parliament shall extend, harm or be prejudicial in any way to any grant or grants made by us by any of our letters patent to the dean and college of our chapel of St Stephen within our palace of Westminster, and their successors, of any alien priory or possessions, or of any of their appurtenances, or of any lands, tenements, rents, annuities, offices, acquittances, discharges, or any other thing; by whatever name the said dean and canons, or dean and college are called in any of our said grants, or by whatever name or names the said alien priory or possessions, or any of their other appurtenances, or other lands, tenements, rents, annuities, offices, acquittances, discharges, or any other thing are called in our said grants, or any of them.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption or adnullation, or any acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to þe provost and college roiall of Oure Lady of Eton beside Wyndesore, nor to their successours, in, of, or for the site of the same college, nor the procyncte of the same, or any parcell therof; nor in, of, or for any maners, landes, tenementes, rentes, reversions, priories aliens, pensions, annuiteez, advousons, benefices, hospitalles or any other possessions spirituelx or < temporelx > , with their appurtenauncez, which they have of oure yefte and graunte: but that all grauntes, yiftes and confirmations made to theym, or to any of theyre predecessours and successours, in, of, or for any of þe premissez, be good and effectuell; this acte, or eny other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption or annulment, or any act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to the provost and college royal of Our Lady of Eton near Windsor, or to their successors, with regard to the site of the same college, or its precinct, or any part of it; or with regard to any manors, lands, tenements, rents, reversions, alien priories, pensions, annuities, advowsons, benefices, hospitals, or any other spiritual or temporal possessions, with their appurtenances, which they have of our gift and grant: but that all grants, gifts and confirmations made to them, or to any of their predecessors and successors of any of the things stated, shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte or ordenaunce, or any oþer acte or ordenaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to the warden and college of the Sowles of All Feithfull Dede in Oxenford, or to the warden and college of All Sowles in Oxenford, ne to their successours, in, for, or to any graunte or grauntes, acceptations, approbations, ratifications, confirmations, pardons or relesses, to theym by us made under oure grete seall, of any landes, tenementes, rentes, reversions, manoirs, services, knyghtes fees, priories, possessions aliens, or oþer possessions spirituelx or temporelx, with thappurtenauncez, advousons of chirches, vicaries, chapelles, chaunteries or other benefices of the chirche what so ever they be, pensions, portions or annuiteez, wardes, mariages, releves, or oþer thinge what so ever hit be: but that all and every oure lettres patentes to þe seid wardeyn and college, or to eny of their predecessours and their successours, by us made, be good and effectuell unto theym and their successours, after þe purportes and tenours of þe same, by what so ever name the seid warden and college be called in the same; this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-556-1) Provided always that this act or ordinance, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to the warden and college of All Souls in Oxford, or to their successors, with regard to any grant or grants, approvals, approbations, ratifications, confirmations, pardons or releases made to them by us under our great seal of any lands, tenements, rents, reversions, manors, services, knights' fees, priories, alien possessions, or other spiritual or temporal possessions, with the appurtenances, advowsons of churches, vicarages, chapels, chantries or other ecclesiastical benefices whatever they are, pensions, portions or annuities, wardships, marriages, reliefs, or other thing whatsoever: but that all and each of our letters patent made by us to the said warden and college, or to any of their predecessors and their successors shall be good and effectual to them and their successors, according to their purports and tenors, by whatever name the said warden and college are called in them; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-556-1)
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Provided alwey that this acte, ordenaunce, or eny oþer acte or ordenaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to Thomas Chaundeler, wardeyn, and felawes of þe college of Oure Lady of Wynchestre in Oxenford, Seynt Mary college of Wynchestre in Oxenford comonly called, neither to their successours, in, to, or for eny graunte or grauntes, acceptations, approbations, ratifications, confirmations, pardons or relesses, to theym by us made under oure grete seall, of eny priorie alien, maners, londes, tenementes, rents, reversions, services, fees, advousons of chirches, celles, pencions, portions, or eny oþer possessions, profittes or commoditez, spirituell or temporell, or of eny oþer thyng what so ever hit be. Neither to John Baker, wardeyn, and scolers of the college called Seynt Mary College of Wynchestre, oþerwise called the wardeyn, scolers and chapelayns of the college called Seynt Mary College of Wynchestre beside Wynchestre, neither to their successours, in, to, or for eny graunte or grauntes, acceptations, approbations, ratifications, confirmations, pardons or relesses, to theym by us made under oure grete seall, of eny priorie alien, chirches, celles, maners, landes, tenementes, rents, reversions, services, knyghtes fees, advousons of chirches, vicaries, chapelles, chaunteries and oþer benefices of the chirche whatsoever, or of eny pencions, portions, profittes or commoditeez and possessions, spirituell or temporell, or of eny thyng what so ever it be. (fn. v-571-558-1) Neither to Henry Sampson clerk, provost, and [memb. 23]and [sic] scolers of oure college in oure unyversite of Oxenford, called < the > Oryell, nor to their successours, nor to eny of theym, in, to, or for eny graunte or grauntes made to theym by oure lettres patentes, of the maner and lordship of Wadle and Wykyngesham, oþerwise called the manoir and lordship of Wadley and Wykyngesham, in þe counte of Berkshire, oþerwise called the maner of Worda, with thappurtenauncez, or of eny parte þerof. But that all and every of oure lettres patentes to þe same wardeyn and felawes, or to the same wardeyn, scolers and chapellayns, or to þe provost and scolers, by us made, been good and effectuell, and of full force in every pointe, to theym and to everyche of theym, and to their successours, accordyng to the tenure, purport and effect of þe same oure lettres patentes, for evermore; by whatsoever name or names the seid < wardeyn > and felawes, or wardeyn, scolers and chapellayns, or the said provost and scolers, or eny of theym, be called in þe same; this acte, or any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, ordinance, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial to Thomas Chaundeler, warden, and the fellows of the college of Our Lady of Winchester in Oxford, commonly called St Mary College of Winchester in Oxford, or to their successors, with regard to any grant or grants, approvals, approbations, ratifications, confirmations, pardons or releases made to them by us under our great seal of any alien priory, manors, lands, tenements, rents, reversions, services, fees, advowsons of churches, cells, pensions, portions, or any other possessions, profits or commodities spiritual or temporal, or of any other thing whatsoever. Or to John Baker, the warden, and the scholars of the college called St Mary College of Winchester, otherwise called the warden, scholars and chaplains of the college called St Mary College of Winchester by Winchester, or to their successors, with regard to any grant or grants, approvals, approbations, ratifications, confirmations, pardons or releases made to them by us under our great seal of any alien priory, churches, cells, manors, lands, tenements, rents, reversions, services, knights' fees, advowsons of churches, vicarages, chapels, chantries and other ecclesiastical benefices whatsoever, or of any pensions, portions, profits or commodities and possessions spiritual or temporal, or of any thing whatsoever. (fn. v-571-558-1) Or to Henry Sampson, clerk, the provost, and [memb. 23] the scholars of our college in our University of Oxford called Oriel, or to their successors, or to any of them, with regard to any grant or grants made to them by our letters patent of the manor and lordship of Wadley and Wicklesham in the county of Berkshire, otherwise called the manor of Worth, with the appurtenances, or of any part of it. But that all and each of our letters patent made by us to the same warden and fellows, or to the same warden, scholars and chaplains, or to the provost and scholars shall be good and effectual, and of full force in every point to them and to each of them, and to their successors forever, according to the tenor, purport and effect of our same letters patent; by whatever name or names the said warden and fellows, or warden, scholars and chaplains, or the said provost and scholars, or any of them, are called in them; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall to the maister and scolers of the college or hous of Seynt Michelles, and their successours, in oure unyversite of Cambrigge, as to eny graunte made by us and oure lettres patentes, to the seid maister and scolers of the said college or hous, and their successours, of the priory of Wengale alien, with the appurtenaunce, in þe counte of Lincoln. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to the master and scholars of the college or house of St Michael, and their successors, in our University of Cambridge with regard to any grant made by us and our letters patent to the said master and scholars of the said college or house, and their successors, of the alien priory of Winghale with the appurtenances in the county of Lincoln.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall unto oure graunte by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .v. day of Feverere, the first yere of oure reigne, made unto Henry Trevilian, maister of the hous or of the hospitall of Seynt Kateryns beside the Toure of London, the brethern and sustren of the same hous, and to their successours, of the manoirs of Chesyngbury, in the counte of Wilteshire, and Quarley, in the counte of Suthampton, parcell of the priorie [p. v-607][col. a] of Okebourn alien, in augmentation, sustentation and relevyng of .x. pouere women of þe said hospitall, in pure and perpetuell almes for evermore, praiyng for us and oure noble progenitours: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes be unto þe seid maister, brethern and sustren, and to their successours, good, effectuell and vailable, and all that is conteyned in theym, after the tenour and effect of the same; the seid acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte or graunte in this present parlement made to the contrary, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-562-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our grant made by our letters patent dated 5 February in the first year of our reign [1462] to Henry Trevilian, master of the house or of the hospital of St Katherine by the Tower of London, the brethren and sisters of the same house, and to their successors, of the manors of Chisenbury in the county of Wiltshire and Quarley in the county of Southampton, part of the alien priory [p. v-607][col. a] of Ogbourne, to augment the support and relief of ten poor women of the said hospital in pure and everlasting alms forever, praying for us and our noble progenitors: but that our said grant and letters patent and all that is contained in them shall be good, effectual and valid to the said master, brethren and sisters, and to their successors, according to their tenor and effect; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act or grant made to the contrary in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-562-1)
Provided alwey that neyther this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or in eny wise be prejudiciall or hurt unto the priour and covent of Ivychurche beside oure park of Claryngdon, and their successours, of or for a graunte by us to theym made, by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, of the churche or prebende of Uphavyn in þe counte of Wiltes', the which was called a priorie alien, with þe chapell of Charleton to the seid churche annexed, as in oure said lettres patentes is expressed more at large: but that the same oure lettres patentes, and all things comprised in þe same, be unto the seid priour and covent, and their successours, of good force, vailable and effecte, after the purport of þe same; this acte, or eny other acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-564-1) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way or cause harm to the prior and convent of Ivychurch beside our park of Clarendon, and their successors, with regard to a grant made by us to them by our letters patent under our great seal of the church or prebend of Upavon in the county of Wiltshire, which was called an alien priory, with the chapel of Charlton annexed to the said church, as is described at greater length in our said letters patent: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be of good force, valid and effectual to the said prior and convent and their successors, according to their purport; notwithstanding this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-564-1)
Provided alwey that neyther this acte of resumption, nor any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend ne be prejudiciall to John Amyas, chapelleyn, of or for .x. marcs by yere, to hym by us by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xx. day of June, the secund yere of oure reigne, graunted, for to be chapellayn in oure chapell within oure maner of Eltham in þe counte of Kent, duryng his lyfe, as in oure said lettres patentes is conteyned more at large: but that the same lettres patentes be to hym good and effectuell, after the tenour of the same; this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-566-1) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial to John Amyas, chaplain, with regard to 10 marks a year granted to him by us by our letters patent dated 20 June in the second year of our reign [1462] as chaplain in our chapel within our manor of Eltham in the county of Kent during his lifetime, as is contained at greater length in our said letters patent: but that the same letters patent shall be good and effectual to him according to their tenor; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-566-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in eny wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng to the right reverent fader in God, oure entierly beloved cousyn George, archebisshop of York, of eny maner yefte, graunte, dimise, lese, relese, ratification or confirmation made by us to hym: but that every yefte, graunte, dymyse, < lese > , relese, ratification and confirmation made by us to hym, be and stond good, effectuell and available to hym, after and accordyng to the tenour, fourme and effecte of every of theym, by what name so ever he be named or called in eny of theym; this acte, or eny other made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to the most reverent father in God, our entirely beloved cousin George, archbishop of York, with regard to any kind of gift, grant, demise, lease, release, ratification or confirmation made by us to him: but that every gift, grant, demise, lease, release, ratification and confirmation made by us to him shall be and remain good, effectual and valid to him after and according to the tenor, form and effect of each of them, by whatever name he is named or called in any of them; notwithstanding this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall or hurt to oure moost dere suster Anne duchesse of Excestr', in, of, to, or for eny graunte or grauntes made by us unto hir by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .xxix. day of March, the fyfte yere of oure reigne, of .lx.li. yerely, to be had and taken by hir for terme of hir lyfe; that is to say, < .xl. > li. þerof, of thissues, profittes, fermes, revenues and commoditeez of the counte of Devon comyng, by the handes of the shirref of þe said counte for the tyme beyng, at the termes of Pasche and Seynt Michell, by even portions; and .xx.li., residue of the same .lx.li., to be taken yerely for terme of hir lyf, of thissues, profittes, fermes, revenuez and commoditees of the countees of Cant' and Hunt' comyng, by the handes of the shirref of þe same counteez for þe tyme beyng, at the termes aforsaid, by even portions; [col. b] by what name or names the said Anne, or eny of þe premissez, be named in þe same. (fn. v-571-570-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful to our most dear sister Anne, duchess of Exeter, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to her by our letters patent dated 29 March in the fifth year of our reign [1465] of £60 a year to be received and taken by her for term of her life; that is to say, £40 of it from the issues, profits, farms, revenues and commodities coming from the county of Devon, by the hands of the sheriff of the said county at the time at Easter and Michaelmas in equal portions; and the remaining £20 of the same £60 to be taken each year for term of her life from the issues, profits, farms, revenues and commodities coming from the counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon by the hands of the sheriff of the same counties at the time at the aforesaid terms in equal portions; [col. b] by whatever name or names the said Anne, or any of the things stated, is named in the same. (fn. v-571-570-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to eny graunte or grauntes by us made to Richard duke of Gloucestre, by eny of oure lettres patentes under eny of oure seales, by what so ever name or names the seid Richard be in the same lettres patentes named or called: but that the same lettres patentes, by the seid assent and auctorite, be good and effectuell, accordyng to þe tenure of þe same. (fn. v-571-572-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to any grant or grants made by us to Richard, duke of Gloucester, by any of our letters patent under any of our seals, by whatever name or names the said Richard is named or called in the same letters patent: but that the same letters patent, by the said assent and authority, shall be good and effectual according to their tenor. (fn. v-571-572-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon other made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in eny wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng to oure right entierly beloved cosyn Richard, erle of Ryvers, and Jaquet his wyf, duches of Bedford, or eyther of theym, of, to, or for eny maner yefte, graunte, dymyse, lese, relese, ratification or confirmation made by us to them and either of theym: but that every such yefte, graunte, dymyse, lese, relese, ratification and confirmation be to theym and eyther of theym good, effectuell and available, after and accordyng to the tenoure, fourme and effecte of every of theym, by what so ever name or names the seid erle and duches be named or called in eny of theym; this acte, or eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wyse notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to our most entirely beloved cousin Richard, Earl Rivers, and Jacquetta his wife, duchess of Bedford, or either of them, with regard to any gift, grant, demise, lease, release, ratification or confirmation made by us to them and either of them: but that every such gift, grant, demise, lease, release, ratification and confirmation shall be good, effectual and valid to them and either of them after and according to the tenor, form, and effect of each of them by whatever name or names the said earl and duchess are named or called in any of them; notwithstanding this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way.
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, strecche not ne in noo wyse be prejudiciall to John Wydevill, knyght, and Kateryn his wyfe, duchesse of Norff', or eyther of theym, of or for eny gift, graunte, confirmation or relesse, made by the kyng by eny his lettres patentes to þe seid John and duches, joyntly and severally, by what name so ever they be called or named in eny of þe said lettres patentes; or in, of, or for eny castelles, honours, maners, londes, tenementes, rentes, services, knyghts fees, libertees, fraunchises, viewe of frankplegg, hundredes and advousons, which late were John Viscount Beaumont, late husbond to þe said duchesse, or eny oþer to his use; the which the seid John and Kateryne duchesse, hath, holdeth or hadde, terme of her lyf, in, of, or for her joyntour and dower, or in, of, or for either of theym, or eny parcell of theym. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to John Woodville, knight, and Katherine his wife, duchess of Norfolk, or either of them, with regard to any gift, grant, confirmation or release made by the king by any of his letters patent to the said John and duchess jointly and separately, by whatever name they are called or named in any of the said letters patent; or with regard to any castles, honours, manors, lands, tenements, rents, services, knights' fees, liberties, franchises, views of frankpledge, hundreds and advowsons which were formerly of John, Viscount Beaumont, the said duchess's late husband, or of any other person to his use; which the said John and Duchess Katherine have, hold or had for term of her life in, of or for her jointure and dower, or in, of or for either of them, or any part of them.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to William Caraunt, squier, of eny graunte by us to hym, and other nowe dede, by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall made, aswell of .xv.li. yerely duryng the lyve of Margaret duches of Somerset to hir use, to be taken of the ferme of the maner of Bloxham in þe counte of Oxenford, as of the maners, londes and tenementes which some tyme were Owen of Glendurdy, in Southwales and Northwales, with their appurtenauncez: in the which maners, londes and tenementes, the seid William, and oþer nowe dede, were enfeoffed by John late duke of Somerset, late husbond to þe said duchesse, for þe perfourmyng of his wylle. (fn. v-571-578-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to William Caraunt, esquire, with regard to any grant made by us to him, and others now dead, by our letters patent under our great seal, of £15 a year during the lifetime of Margaret, duchess of Somerset, for her use, to be taken from the farm of the manor of Bloxham in the county of Oxford, as well as of the manors, lands and tenements which were formerly Owen Glendower's in South Wales and North Wales, with their appurtenances: in which manors, lands and tenements the said William, and others now dead, were enfeoffed by John, late duke of Somerset, the said duchess's late husband, for carrying out his will. (fn. v-571-578-1)
Provided alwey that no acte, statute nor ordynaunce established, made or to be made in this present parlement, be prejudiciall nor extend not to any graunte or grauntes of any office or offices, by us made to John Lord Wenlok, knyght: but that all such grauntes, and everyche of theym, be good and effectuell, and stand in their strengh; any acte, statute or ordynaunce to þe contrary made, notwithstondyng. Provided always that no act, statute or ordinance decreed, made or to be made in this present parliament shall be prejudicial or shall extend to any grant or grants of any office or offices made by us to John, Lord Wenlock, knight: but that all such grants, and each of them, shall be good and effectual and remain in their strength; notwithstanding any act, statute or ordinance made to the contrary.
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Provided alwey that this acte of declaration, restitution, resumption or assumyng, ne any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall or hurtyng unto Thomas Stanley, knyght, [p. v-608][col. a] Lord Stanley, ne to his heires, ne to any feffe or feffees to his or their use or behove of any of theym, of, to, in, ne for any giftes, grauntes, relesses or confirmations, made, had or graunted by any lettres patentes of Henry the fourth, or of Henry the fyfte, or of Henry the sext, late successively kynges of Englond in dede and not in right, severally or joyntly, unto John Stanley, knyght, besaille of the seid Lord Stanley, John Stanley, knyght, aiell of the same Lord Stanley, or Thomas Stanley, knyght, late Lord Stanley, fader to the seid nowe Lord Stanley, or to any of theym; by what name so ever eny of þe seid John, John or Thomas late Lord Stanley, were called or named in any of þe said lettrez patentes; of any lordships, castelles, maners, londes, tenementes, rents, services, reversions, advousons, offices, libertees, fraunchises, or other possessions or enheritements, by what name or names the premisses, or any of theym, in any of the said lettres patentes been named, called or expressed. Ne to the seid Thomas nowe Lord Stanley, ne Alianour his wyfe, or outhir of theym, or their heires, of, to, in, ne for any giftes, grauntes, releses or confirmations, by us made, had or graunted by oure lettres patentes unto þe seid < Thomas > nowe Lord Stanley, and Alianour, or outhir of theym, and their heires, or the heires of outher of theym, severally or joyntly; or to þe seid Thomas nowe Lord Stanley, and Alyanour, or outhir of theym, for terme of the lyves of þe seid Thomas nowe Lord Stanley, and Alianour, or outhir of theym, or for terme of yeres, severally or joyntly. Ne to the said Alianour, or John Stanley, son of the seid Thomas nowe Lord Stanley and Alianour, or outher of theym, of, to, in, ne for any giftes or grauntes by us made, had or graunted by oure lettres patentes unto the seid Alianour, and John, son of Thomas and Alianour, or outhir of theym, for terme of the lyves of theym, or outher of theym, severally or joyntely, sith the first day of oure reigne, of any lordships, maners, londes, tenementes, rentes, services, offices or enheritements; by what name or names the seid Thomas nowe Lord Stanley, Alianour, or John, son of Thomas and Alianour, or the said lordships, maners, londes, tenementes, rentes, services, offices or enheritements, in any of oure said lettres patentes been named, called or [...]                                                                                                     expressed. All yeftes, grauntes, dimises and leses, and every of theym, made to the seid Thomas nowe Lord Stanley, and Alianore his wyfe, and John Stanley there son joyntely, or to theym or eny of theym joyntely < or se > verally, of the lordship or maner of Shotwyke, with þe parke < there, in > þe shire of Chestre, or of eny parte of þe same lordship, maner or parke; and all yeftes and grauntes made to þe same Thomas nowe Lord Stanley, of a rent, pension or annuite, of .l.li. yerely, to be perceyved or take within þe duchie of Lancastre, or eny parte þerof, or by the handes of eny resceyvour of the same duchie, or of eny parte þerof, except and forprised oute of oure provision made to þe same Thomas, Alianore and John, to this cedule annexed. Provided always that this act of declaration, restitution, resumption or assumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial or harmful to Thomas Stanley, knight, [p. v-608][col. a] Lord Stanley, or to his heirs, or to any feoffee or feoffees to his or their use or to the benefit of any of them with regard to any gifts, grants, releases or confirmations made, had or granted by any letters patent of Henry IV, or of Henry V, or of Henry VI, successively late kings of England in deed and not by right, to John Stanley, knight, great-grandfather of the said Lord Stanley, John Stanley, knight, grandfather of the same Lord Stanley, or Thomas Stanley, knight, late Lord Stanley, father of the said present Lord Stanley, or to any of them separately or jointly, by whatever name any of the said John, John, or Thomas, late Lord Stanley, were called or named in any of the said letters patent, of any lordships, castles, manors, lands, tenements, rents, services, reversions, advowsons, offices, liberties, franchises, or other possessions or hereditaments, by whatever name or names the foregoing, or any of them, are named, called or described in any of the said letters patent. Or to the said Thomas, the present Lord Stanley, or Eleanor, his wife, or either of them, or their heirs, with regard to any gifts, grants, releases or confirmations made, given or granted by us by our letters patent to the said Thomas, the present Lord Stanley, and Eleanor, or either of them, and their heirs, or the heirs of either of them, separately or jointly; or to the said Thomas, the present Lord Stanley, and Eleanor, or either of them, for term of the lives of the said Thomas, the present Lord Stanley, and Eleanor, or either of them, or for term of years separately or jointly. Or to the said Eleanor or John Stanley, son of the said Thomas, the present Lord Stanley and Eleanor, or either of them, with regard to any gifts or grants made, given or granted by us by our letters patent to the said Eleanor and John, son of Thomas and Eleanor, or either of them, for term of their lives, or of either of them separately or jointly since the first day of our reign, of any lordships, manors, lands, tenements, rents, services, offices or hereditaments by whatever name or names the said Thomas, the present Lord Stanley, Eleanor or John, son of Thomas and Eleanor, or the said lordships, manors, lands, tenements, rents, services, offices or hereditaments are named, called or described in any of our said letters patent. All gifts, grants, demises and leases, and each of them, made jointly to the said Thomas, the present Lord Stanley, and Eleanor, his wife, and John Stanley, their son, or to them or any of them jointly or separately of the lordship or manor of Shotwick, with the park there, in the county of Cheshire, or of any part of the same lordship, manor or park; and all gifts and grants made to the same Thomas, the present Lord Stanley, of a rent, pension or annuity of £50 a year to be received or taken within the duchy of Lancaster, or any part of it, or by the hands of any receiver of the same duchy, or of any part of it, are excepted and excluded from our proviso made to the same Thomas, Eleanor and John and attached to this schedule.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to oure graunte by oure lettres patentes, beryng date þe .xxx. day of Aprill, the .iiij. th yere of oure reigne, made to oure oratrice Pernell Monferand, late þe wyfe of Bertram, Lord Monferand, of .xx.li. sterlinges, to be taken yerely duryng þe life of her, at .ij. termes of the yere, that is to sey, Ester and Seint Michell, by even portions, of þe issuez, profittez, fermes, revenuez and other commoditeez of þe countez of Bed' and Buk' to us comyng, by þe handes of þe shirrefs or approwers of þe same < counteez > for þe tyme beyng: but that oure said graunt and lettres patentes, after þe tenure and effect of þe same, be [col. b] and stand to þe forseid Pernell good, effectuell and available; the seid acte, or any oþer acte made to þe contrary, in any wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our grant made by our letters patent dated 30 April in the fourth year of our reign [1464] to our bedeswoman Pernell Monferand, widow of Bertram, Lord Monferand, of £20 sterling to be taken each year during her lifetime at two terms of the year, that is to say, at Easter and Michaelmas, in equal portions, from the issues, profits, farms, revenues and other commodities of the counties of Bedford and Buckingham coming to us, by the hands of the sheriffs or approvers of the same counties at the time: but that our said grant and letters patent shall be [col. b] and remain good, effectual and valid to the aforesaid Pernell according to their tenor and effect; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made to the contrary, in any way.
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Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall, in, to, or for any graunte or grauntes made and graunted by us, by any of oure lettres patentes under oure seales of oure countie palatyn of Chestre and of Lancastr', to John Savage, knyght, of an annuite of .xx. ti marcs, and another annuite of .x. marcs: but that the seid lettres patentes, and every of theym, of the saidez annniteez be good and effectuell, accordyng to þe tenoure and purport of the same. (fn. v-571-586-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any grant or grants made and granted by us by any of our letters patent under our seals of our county palatine of Cheshire and of Lancashire to John Savage, knight, of an annuity of 20 marks, and another annuity of 10 marks: but that the said letters patent, and each of them, of the said annuities shall be good and effectual according to their tenor and purport. (fn. v-571-586-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall to James Haryngton of Brerely in þe counte of York, knyght, as to or for a graunte made by us to the same James Haryngton by oure lettres patentez, beryng date the .xiij. day of Decembre, the sext yere of oure reigne, of .cccxl.li., to have, perceyve and receyve to hym, of the issues, profittes, fermes, revenuez, commoditeez and encrements of the said counte of York growyng, by the handes of the shirref of þe same counte for þe tyme beyng, or in his owne handes, or by the handes of þe same James: but that þe same graunte to þe same James Haryngton, knyght, by us made be good and effectuell; this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-588-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to James Harrington of Brierly in the county of York, knight, with regard to a grant made by us to the same James Harrington by our letters patent dated 13 December in the sixth year of our reign [1466] of £340, to have, take and receive to him from the issues, profits, farms, revenues, commodities and increments growing from the said county of York by the hands of the sheriff of the same county at the time, or in his own hands, or by the hands of the same James: but that the same grant made by us to the same James Harrington, knight, shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-588-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall unto Rauff Assheton, knyght, of ne for oon tonne of wyne, to be taken in þe port of Kyngeston uppon Hulle; ne of ne for .xx. marcs, to be taken yerely of thissues and profittes of oure lordship of Scalby, parcell of oure duchie of Lancastr', for terme of his lyf: but that oure grauntes so made unto hym þerof stand in their force and effecte, after the tenure of theym; this acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-589a-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial to Ralph Ashton, knight, with regard to a tun of wine to be taken in the port of Kingston upon Hull; or with regard to 20 marks to be taken each year from the issues and profits of our lordship of Scalby, part of our duchy of Lancaster, for term of his life: but that our grants thus made to him of them shall remain in their force and effect according to their tenor; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made. (fn. v-571-589a-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, ne any oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in eny wise be prejudiciall ne hurt to Thomas Lomley, knyght, and George Lomley, knyght, of or for eny of oure lettres patentes to theym or either of or for theym made or graunted, be what name or names so ever they or either of theym be named within oure seid lettres patentes. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Thomas Lumley, knight, and George Lumley, knight, with regard to any of our letters patent made or granted to them, or either of them, by whatever name or names they or either of them are named in our said letters patent.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, adnullation, restriction or assumyng, ne eny oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall or hurt unto Arnald Savage, be what name so ever he be called in any oure lettres patentes, in, to, or of an annuite of .x.li. yerely, graunted by us unto the seid Arnald for terme of his lyfe, by oure lettres patentes under oure seall of oure counte palatyn of Chestr', ne to eny thing in þe same lettres patentes conteyned and specified: but that þe said lettres patentes be good and effectuell unto þe said Arnald, accordyng to þe purport and tenure of þe same. (fn. v-571-593-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, annulment, restriction or assumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Arnold Savage, by whatever name he is called in any of our letters patent, with regard to an annuity of £10 a year, granted by us to the said Arnold for term of his life by our letters patent under our seal of our county palatine of Chester, or to anything contained and specified in the same letters patent: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Arnold, according to their purport and tenor. (fn. v-571-593-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not nor in noo wise be prejudiciall or hurt to Philip Eggerton, squier, of, in, to, and for any graunte made by us, by oure lettres patentes under the seall of oure counte palatyne of Chestr', of an annuite of .x.li., to be had and reteyne < d > yerely duryng his lyve in his owne hand, of the ferme of Althurst, with thappurtenaunce, within oure said counte: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes therof be [p. v-609][col. a] of effect in every parte; this acte, or any oþer in this present parlement made into þe contrary, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Philip Eggerton, esquire, with regard to any grant made by us by our letters patent under the seal of our county palatine of Chester of an annuity of £10, to be taken and retained each year during his lifetime into his own hand from the farm of Holtridge with the appurtenances in our said county: but that our said grant and letters patent thereof shall be [p. v-609][col. a] effectual in every part; notwithstanding this act, or any other made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall, in, to, or of any graunte or confirmation, made or confermed by us by any of oure lettres patentes, unto Robert Legh the elder, esquier, of any landes and tenementes or oþer possessions, to þe yerely value of .xx. marc, for terme of his lyfe, or by what name the seid Robert Legh the elder in oure seid lettres patentes, or any of theym, be named or called: but that oure seid lettres patentes, and every of theym, be good and effectuell, accordyng to þe purport and tenure of þe same. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way with regard to any grant or confirmation made or confirmed by us by any of our letters patent to Robert Legh the elder, esquire, of any lands and tenements or other possessions to the annual value of 20 marks, for term of his life, by whatever name the said Robert Legh the elder is named or called in our said letters patent, or any of them: but that our said letters patent, and each of them, shall be good and effectual according to their purport and tenor.
Provided alwey that neither this acte, nor eny oþer made or to be made in this present parlement, be not prejudiciall nor hurt to John Smert, oþerwise called garter kyng of armys, in or of .xl.li. by yere for terme of his lif, to hym graunted by us, by reason and cause of that office, of the ferme of the shires of London and Midd', and of thissues and profittes, fermes and reventions of þe same shires commyng, by þe handes of þe shirrefs of þe same shires for þe tyme beyng, at the festes of Seynt Michell and Pasche, by even portions, like as in þe lettres patentes to hym þerof made more pleynly it is conteyned. (fn. v-571-599-1) Provided always that neither this act, nor any other made or to be made in this present parliament, shall be prejudicial or harmful to John Smert, otherwise called Garter king of arms, with regard to £40 a year for term of his life granted to him by us, because and by reason of that office, from the farm of the counties of London and Middlesex, and from the issues and profits, farms and revenues coming from the same counties, by the hands of the sheriffs of the same counties at the time, at Michaelmas and Easter in equal portions, as is more fully contained in the letters patent made to him thereof. (fn. v-571-599-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this present parlement, strecche not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to William Huggeford, squier, of eny graunte by us by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall to hym made, of the lordship and maner of Braunston, in þe counte of Northampton, with þe advouson of the chirche there, and knyghtes fees to þe same lordship belongyng, with thappurtenauncez, which were Thomas late Lord Roos, and been of þe yerely value of .xiiij.li., by what name or names the seid William, or þe seid lordship and maner, be named or called. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to William Hugford, esquire, with regard to any grant made to him by us by our letters patent under our great seal of the lordship and manor of Braunston in the county of Northampton, with the advowson of the church there, and the knights' fees belonging to the same lordship, with the appurtenances, which were of Thomas, late Lord Roos, and are of the annual value of £14, by whatever name or names the said William, or the said lordship and manor, are named or called.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not nor in noo maner of wise be prejudiciall to Richard Middelton and Mald his wyf, and the heires male of the body of þe seid Richard begoten, or any of theym, of, to, or for any graunte or grauntes by us to theym made, of the maner of Grete Lyneford, with thappurtenaunce, in þe counte of Buk', and of þe advouson of the parissh chirche of Grete Lyneford, in þe same counte, and of a mese, .iij. verge of land, .iij. acres of medowe and .iiij. acres of pasture, with thappurtenaunce, called Lyneforthes, in the towne of Lyneford aforesaid, and of a mese, .clx. acres of land, .xvi. acres of medowe and .xx. acres of pasture, with thappurtenaunce, in Lyneford aforeseid, called Walshes; and of the reversion of .iij. mese, .ix. oxgang of land, .x. acres of medowe, .vij. cotages and .lx. acres of wode, with thappurtenaunce, in Oswoldkirk, in þe counte of York: but that oure graunte and grauntes to theym of þe premissez made be good and effectuell in þe lawe, and stand in his strengh; any acte in this parlement made or to be made notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-603-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Richard Middelton and Mald his wife, and the male heirs begotten of the body of the said Richard, or any of them, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to them of the manor of Great Linford with the appurtenances in the county of Buckingham, and of the advowson of the parish church of Great Linford in the same county, and of a messuage, three virgates of land, three acres of meadow and four acres of pasture, with the appurtenances, called Linford, in the aforesaid town of Linford, and of a messuage, 160 acres of land, sixteen acres of meadow and twenty acres of pasture, with the appurtenances, in the aforesaid Linford, called Walshes; and of the reversion of three messuage, nine oxgangs of land, ten acres of meadow, seven cottages and sixty acres of woodland, with the appurtenances, in Oswaldkirk in the county of York: but that our grant and grants made to them of the things stated shall be good and effectual in the law, and remain in force; notwithstanding any act in this parliament made or to be made. (fn. v-571-603-1)
Provided alwey that neither this acte of resumption, or eny other acte, statute or ordenaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, do any hurt or prejudice to Edward Gower, or to a graunte by us made by oure lettres patentes, beryng date the .v. th day of November, the first yere of oure reigne, to þe same Edward, of the office of þe clerk of þe workes of oure manoir and parke of Claryngdon, in the shire of Wiltes', nor to any thyng comprised in þe same lettres patentes, by what name or names so ever the seid Edward, or eny oþer thyng of þe premissez, in þe said [col. b] lettres patentes be named or graunted: but that the same lettres patentes be and stand in their full strengh and vertue; the seid acte, or any oþer acte made, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-605-1) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall be to the harm or prejudice of Edward Gower, or of a grant made by us by our letters patent dated 5 November in the first year of our reign [1461] to the same Edward of the office of clerk of the works of our manor and park of Clarendon in the county of Wiltshire, or of anything contained in the same letters patent, by whatever name or names the said Edward, or any other thing of the foregoing is named or granted in the said [col. b] letters patent: but that the same letters patent shall be and remain in their full force and virtue; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made. (fn. v-571-605-1)
Provided alwey that neither this acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, extend to þe hurt or prejudice of Henry Holthorp, squier, and William Nicholas, clerk, nor in eny wise be hurtyng or prejudiciall to the seid Henry and William, nor to eny of theym, nor to eny graunte or grauntes to theym by us made by oure lettres patentes: but that such graunte or grauntes heretofore by us to theym made be good and effectuell; this acte, and any oþer actes, statutes and ordenauncez made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend to the harm or prejudice of Henry Holthorp, esquire, and William Nicholas, clerk, or shall be harmful or prejudicial to the said Henry and William, or to either of them in any way, or to any grant or grants made to them by us by our letters patent: but that such grant or grants previously made by us to them shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding this act, and any other acts, statutes and ordinances made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, adnullation, restitution or assumyng, nor noon oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall or hurt unto John Sothworth, late maire of Chestre, or by what name the seid John in oure lettres patentes be named or called, in, to, or of an annuite of .x.li. graunted by us unto þe seid John, by oure lettres patentes under oure seall of Chestr', for certeyn grete considerations us then movyng, yerely to be perceyved by þe seid John for terme of his lyfe, by the handes of the shirrefs of the same cite for the tyme beyng: but that þe said lettres patentes be good and effectuell, accordyng to þe purport and tenoure of þe same. Provided always that this act of resumption, annulment, restitution or assumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to John Sothworth, late mayor of Chester, by whatever name the said John is named or called in our letters patent, with regard to an annuity of £10 granted by us to the said John by our letters patent under our seal of Chester, for certain weighty considerations then prompting us, to be received each year by the said John for term of his life by the hands of the sheriffs of the same city at the time: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual according to their purport and tenor.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this oure present parlement, be not prejudiciall nor extend to eny graunte or grauntes by oure lettres patentes under eny of oure seales made to Cristofore Wilkynson for terme of his life, by what name he be in the < same > lettres patentes named: but that oure said lettres patentes be good and effectuell; the seid acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not be prejudicial or extend to any grant or grants made by our letters patent under any of our seals to Christopher Wilkinson for term of his life, by whatever name he is named in the same letters patent: but that our said letters patent shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend ne be prejudiciall unto any graunte made by youre highnes, by youre lettres patentes under your grete seall, of an annuite of .xx. marcs, unto Mathewe Croft, squier, otherwise called Makyn Croft, or whatsoever name that he thereyn be called: but that your said lettres patentes be good, effectuell and vailable unto hym, after the purport and tenour of the same; the seid acte notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to any grant made by your highness by your letters patent under your great seal of an annuity of 20 marks to Matthew Croft, esquire, otherwise called Makyn Croft, or whatever name by which he is called in them: but that your said letters patent shall be good, effectual and valid to him according to their purport and tenor; notwithstanding the said act.
Provided alwey that nother this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in þis present parlement, extend in eny wise or be prejudiciall unto oure welbeloved servaunt Thomas Lane, yoman of oure chambre, of or for a graunte to hym by us made, by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date at < Westm' > the .xx. day of June, the .ij. de yere of oure reigne, of thoffice of warenner, or kepyng of þe warenne within oure lordship of Swafham, in oure counte of Norff', for terme of his lyfe, with the wages of .ij. d. by the day, as in oure said lettres patentes is expressed more at large: but that the said lettres patentes be good and effectuell to þe seid Thomas, accordyng to þe tenour of þe same; this acte, or any oþer acte whatsoever in this present parlement to the contrary made or to be made, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend in any way or be prejudicial to our well-beloved servant Thomas Lane, yeoman of our chamber, with regard to a grant made to him by us by our letters patent under our great seal dated at Westminster on 20 June in the second year of our reign [1462] of the office of warrener or the custody of the warren within our lordship of Swaffham in our county of Norfolk, for term of his life, with the wages of 2d. a day, as is described at greater length in our said letters patent: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Thomas according to their tenor; notwithstanding this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend ne in eny wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng to oure graunte by oure letterz patentes, beryng date at Westm' the .xxiiij. day of Jule, the first yere of oure reigne, made to oure servaunt John Sidborough, of thoffice of keper of oure pryve warderobe within oure Toure of [p. v-610][col. a] London, for terme of his lyf, with the fees and rewardes to the same office in þe tymes of Kynges Edward the III de , and Richard the II de , oure noble progenitours, due and accustumed to be perceyved of thissues, profittes, fermes and revenues of þe counteez of Essex and Hertf' comyng, by þe handes of the shirref of þe same for þe tyme beyng, as in oure said lettres patentes more at large is specified: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes, and all thyng in theym conteyned, be and stond good, effectuell and vailable, accordyng to þe effect and purport of þe same, to oure seid servaunt, by what so ever name he be named in theym; the seid acte or actes notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to our grant made by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 24 July in the first year of our reign [1461] to our servant John Sidborough of the office of keeper of our privy wardrobe within our Tower of [p. v-610][col. a] London, for term of his life, with the customary fees and rewards due for the same office in the time of Kings Edward III and Richard II, our noble progenitors, to be received from the issues, profits, farms and revenues coming from the counties of Essex and Hertford, by the hands of their sheriff at the time, as is specified at greater length in our said letters patent: but that our said grant and letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be and remain good, effectual and valid to our said servant according to their effect and purport, by whatever name he is named in them; notwithstanding the said act or acts.
Provided alweys that neither this acte, nor any oþer acte, statute or ordynaunce made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend prejudicially nor in any wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng unto John Nyghtyngale, or to any graunte or grauntes made by us by oure lettres patentes unto the seid John, by what soever name the same John be called in þe said lettres patentes, or to any of theym. Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall extend to the prejudice or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to John Nightingale, or to any grant or grants made by us by our letters patent to the said John by whatever name the same John is called in the said letters patent, or to any of them.
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Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, made to oure welbeloved servaunt Thomas Rede, of the office of oon of oure foresters in oure forest of Bernewode, for terme of his lyf, with such wages and fees as in the tyme of oure noble progenitour Kyng Edward the III de were alowed, of thissues and profittes, fermes and revenues of oure < counteez > of Cant' < and > Hunt' comyng, by the handes of þe shirref of the said counteez for þe tyme beyng: but that oure same lettres patentes, and all thing in theym conteyned, stond good and effectuell to the seid Thomas Rede, by what name that he be named or called in the same lettres patentes; this acte, or eny oþer acte, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our letters patent under our great seal made to our well-beloved servant Thomas Rede of the office of one of our foresters in our forest of Bernwood, for term of his life, with such wages and fees as were allowed in the time of our noble progenitor King Edward III from the issues and profits, farms and revenues of our counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon, by the hands of the sheriff of the said counties at the time: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall remain good and effectual to the said Thomas Rede, by whatever name he is named or called in the same letters patent; notwithstanding this act, or any other act.
Provided alwey that neyther this acte, ne eny oþer acte in this present parlement made, be prejudiciall or hurtyng to Henry Wrottesley, squier, in, to, of, or for eny graunte or grauntes by us to hym made by oure lettres patentes, of a place situat at Cambrigge Key within oure cite of London, some tyme belongyng to on Thomas Litley, to the yerely value of .x. marcs, by what name the seid Henry in þe said lettres patentes be named or called. Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act made in this present parliament, shall be prejudicial or harmful to Henry Wrottesley, esquire, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him by our letters patent, of a place situated at Cambridge Quay within our city of London, once belonging to Thomas Litley, to the annual value of 10 marks, by whatever name the said Henry is named or called in the said letters patent.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noo other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, beryng date the .iiij. th day of Jule, the .vi. te yere of oure reigne, made to Jane Turgys, of .xx.li. sterlinges, to be had and yerely to be perceyved to the said Jane duryng her lyfe, in fourme folowyng. That is to witte, .x.li. þerof, of þe fee ferme of oure cite of Worcestr', by the handes of the citezeins and baillifs of þe same cite for þe tyme beyng, or by the handes of the shirreff or undershirreff of oure counte of Worcestr', or other resceyvours or occupiours of þe said fee ferme for þe tyme beyng, atte the festes of Seynt Michell and Ester, by even portions; and .x.li. residue þerof, of thissues, profittes, fermes and revenues of oure counte of Worcestr', by þe handes of the shirref or undershirref of þe said counte, at the said festes of Seynt Michell and Ester, by even portions, as in oure said lettres patentes more pleinly it is conteyned: but that oure same lettres patentes, and all thyngs in theym conteyned, stand good and effectuell to þe said Jane, by what so ever name she be named or called in þe same lettres patentes; the said acte or actes in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our letters patent under our great seal, dated 4 July in the sixth year of our reign [1466], made to Jane Turgys of £20 sterling to be taken and received each year by the said Jane during her lifetime, in the following form. That is to say, £10 of it from the fee-farm of our city of Worcester by the hands of the citizens and bailiffs of the same city at the time, or by the hands of the sheriff or under-sheriff of our county of Worcester, or other receivers or occupiers of the said fee-farm at the time, at Michaelmas and Easter in equal portions, and the remaining £10 of it from the issues, profits, farms and revenues of our county of Worcester by the hands of the sheriff or under-sheriff of the said county at Michaelmas and Easter in equal portions, as is more fully contained in our said letters patent: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall remain good and effectual to the said Jane, by whatever name she is named or called in the same letters patent; notwithstanding the said act or acts in any way.
Provided alwey that nother this acte < of resumption > , nor any oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend in eny wise or [col. b] be prejudiciall unto Thomas Dixon, squier, of or for a graunte to hym by us made, by oure lettres patentes under the seall of oure duchie of Lancastr', beryng date at Westm' the .xxv. day of Juyn, the .iij. de yere of oure reigne, of all the londes and tenementes, rentes, reversions, services, possessions what soever, with thappurtenauncez, that some tyme were John Capon, bondeman to oure maner of Kyngeston Lacy in þe counte of Dors' perteinyng, in þe same Kyngeston Lacy, Wymburn Mynstre and Holt, in þe same contre, with milles, and all other profittes and commoditeez to þe said landes and tenementes, and every of theym, in eny wise longyng or perteinyng, as in oure said lettres patentes is expressed more at large: but that the said lettres patentes be good and effectuell to þe seid Thomas, his heires and assigneez, accordyng to þe tenour of þe same; this acte, or any oþer acte whatsoever in þis present parlement to þe contrary made or to be made, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-627-1) Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend in any way or [col. b] be prejudicial to Thomas Dixon, esquire, with regard to a grant made to him by us by our letters patent under the seal of our duchy of Lancaster, dated at Westminster on 25 June in the third year of our reign [1463], of all the lands and tenements, rents, reversions, services, possessions whatsoever, with the appurtenances, that were formerly of John Capon, bondsman of our manor of Kingston Lacy in the county of Dorset, pertaining to the same Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster and Holt in the same county, with the mills and all other profits and commodities belonging or pertaining in any way to the said lands and tenements, and each of them, as is described at greater length in our said letters patent: but that the said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Thomas, his heirs and assigns, according to their tenor; notwithstanding this act, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made to the contrary in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-627-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to oure graunte by us made unto Piers Curteys and Alicie Russell, of all such londes and tenementes, with other thinges, as be expressed in oure lettres patentes to theym made, beryng date at Wycombe the .xxv. ti day of Octobre, the .iiij. th yere of oure reigne, by what names the seid Piers and Alice, or eyther of theym, be called in þe same: but that þe same oure lettres patentes, and all thinges conteyned in þe same, be in good force and effect, and except and forprised oute of this seid acte, and all oþer actes made or to be made in this seid present parlement notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-629-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our grant made by us to Piers Curteys and Alice Russell of all such lands and tenements, with other things, as are described in our letters patent made to them dated at Wycombe on 25 October in the fourth year of our reign [1464], by whatever names the said Piers and Alice, or either of them, is called in the same: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be in full force and effect, and excepted and excluded from this said act; notwithstanding all other acts made or to be made in this said present parliament. (fn. v-571-629-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte whatsoever made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall unto oure trusty and welbeloved clerk Maister James Friis, to, of, or for eny graunte or grauntes by us unto hym made by oure severalx lettres patentes, of eny landes, tenementes, rentes, annuitez, annuell rentes, or eny other possessions or enheritements, or eny of theym, or of eny part of theym, for terme of lyfe or in fee, as in oure said lettres is expressed more at large: but that the same oure lettres patentes, and every of theym, and all thyng conteyned in theym, be to the seid James, his heires and assignes, and every of theym, good, effectuell and vailable, after and accordyng to þe purpourt, fourme and effect of the same oure lettres patentes, by what soever name or names the seid James, or any of the said londes, tenementes, and oþer premisses, or eny part of theym, be named or called in oure said lettres patentes; the said acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-631-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act whatsoever made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our trusty and well-beloved clerk Master James Friis with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him by our separate letters patent of any lands, tenements, rents, annuities, annual rents, or any other possessions or hereditaments, or any of them, or of any part of them, for term of life or in fee, as is described at greater length in our said letters: but that our same letters patent, and each of them, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said James, his heirs and assigns, and each of them, after and according to the purport, form and effect of our same letters patent, by whatever name or names the said James, or any of the said lands, tenements, and other things stated, or any part of them, are named or called in our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-631-1)
Provided alwey that this present acte of resumption, nor any oþer acte made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to a graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes, unto oure welbeloved < William > Cheyne, for terme of his lyfe, of thoffice of baillif of oure stannarie of Penwith and Kerye, in oure counte of Cornewaill, to geder with all þe tribularye within oure said stannarie comyng: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes, and all thinges specified in þe same lettres patentes, be good and effectuell; the said acte, or any oþer acte made or to be made in this oure present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-633-1) Provided always that this present act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to a grant made by us by our letters patent to our well-beloved William Cheyne for term of his life of the office of bailiff of our stannary of Penwith and Kirrier in our county of Cornwall, together with all the tribulage within our said stannary: but that our said grant and letters patent, and everything specified in the same letters patent, shall be good and effectual; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act made or to be made in this our present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-633-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall to oure servaunt Rogger Kelsale, oon of the yomen of oure corone, of, to, or for eny yefte or graunte made to hym by us by oure lettres patentes, of þe balliship of Broxston hundred, [p. v-611][col. a] within oure counte of Chestre: but that oure said lettres patentes, and every thing in theym conteyned, be to þe seid Roger good, effectuell and availlable, after and accordyng to þe tenoure, purport, fourme and effect of oure said lettres patentes, by what name the seid Roger, or any of þe premissez, or any thing conteyned or comprised within oure said lettres patentes, be named or called; the seid acte notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our servant Roger Kelsale, one of the yeomen of our crown, with regard to any gift or grant made to him by us by our letters patent of the office of bailiff of Broxton hundred [p. v-611][col. a] within our county of Chester: but that our said letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be good, effectual and valid to the said Roger after and according to the tenor, purport, form and effect of our said letters patent, by whatever name the said Roger, or any of the foregoing, or any thing contained or included within our said letters patent is named or called; notwithstanding the said act.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, < be > prejudiciall ne hurtyng in eny wise to John Wyghall and Henry Lokwode, ne to eyther of theym, in ne of an annuite of .x.li. by oure lettres patentes under oure seall of oure duchie of Lancastr', to theym for terme of their lifes by us graunted, of oure fee ferme of the lordship or maner of Kylburn, in þe counte of York, parcell of oure said duchie: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes stond in their force, and be to theym available for terme of their lyves, accordyng to theffect of the same lettres patentes; this acte, or eny oþer acte, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial or harmful in any way to John Wyghall and Henry Lokwood, or to either of them, with regard to an annuity of £10 granted by us by our letters patent under our seal of our duchy of Lancaster to them for term of their lives from our fee-farm of the lordship or manor of Kilburn in the county of York, part of our said duchy: but that our said grant and letters patent shall remain in force, and be valid to them for term of their lives according to the effect of the same letters patent; notwithstanding this act, or any other act.
Provided alwey that neither this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer statute, acte or ordenaunce made or to be made in this oure present parlement, be prejudiciall or hurtyng unto Richard George, oon of oure sergeauntes at armes, ne extend to eny graunte made unto hym by oure lettres patentes, of thoffice of sergeauntes at armes, with the wages and fees of .xij. d. by the day, to be perceyved by the handes of the shirref of Hampshire, and clothyng to be taken at oure grete warderobe: but that the seid grauntez and lettres patentes be and stand in her full strengh, vertue and effect; the seid acte or actes, or eny oþer thing what so ever made or to be made to the contrary, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other statute, act or ordinance made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall be prejudicial or harmful to Richard George, one of our serjeants-at-arms, or extend to any grant made to him by our letters patent of the office of serjeant-at-arms, with the wages and fees of 12d. a day to be received by the hands of the sheriff of Hampshire, and clothing to be taken at our great wardrobe: but that the said grants and letters patent shall be and remain in their full strength, virtue and effect; notwithstanding the said act or acts, or any other thing whatever made or to be made to the contrary.
Provided < alwey > that neyþer this acte, or any oþer acte in this present parlement made or to be made, extend ne in eny wise be prejudiciall to any graunte or grauntes, afore this tyme by us to Thomas Frank, oon of oure sergeauntes at armes, made by any of oure lettres patentes, by what name or names so ever the seid Thomas be called in eny of the said lettres patentes. Provided always that neither this act, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall extend or be prejudicial in any way to any grant or grants previously made by us to Thomas Frank, one of our serjeants-at-arms, by any of our letters patent, by whatever name or names the said Thomas is called in any of the said letters patent.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall to oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall made unto William Pault, sergeant taillour in oure grete warderobe, of or for .c. s. by yere, for an hous by hym within þe cite of London hired, to be taken yerely duryng his lyfe of oure gifte, of thissues, profittes, fermes and revenues of þe counteez of Somers' and Dors' comyng, by the handes of the shirref of þe same counteez for the tyme beyng, at the termes of Ester and Michelmas, by even portions: but that oure same lettres patentes, and all thyngs in theym conteyned, stond good and effectuell to þe seid William, by what name that he be named or called in oure said letterz patentz; the seid acte or actes in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our letters patent under our great seal made to William Pault, serjeant tailor in our great wardrobe, of or for 100s. a year for a house rented by him within the city of London, to be taken of our gift each year during his lifetime from the issues, profits, farms and revenues coming from the counties of Somerset and Dorset by the hands of the sheriff of the same counties at the time, at Easter and Michaelmas in equal portions: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall remain good and effectual to the said William, by whatever name he is named or called in our said letters patent; notwithstanding the said act or acts in any way.
Provided alweis that this acte of resumption, nor eny maner oþer acte or actes made or to be made in this oure present parlement, extend ne be in eny wise prejudiciall unto William Douglas, of, for, or uppon eny maner graunte or grauntes by us to hym made by oure lettres patentes: but that the same oure lettres patentes stand in their playn forces and vertues, and be as effectuell and good to þe same William, as they were at eny tyme before the first day of this oure present parlement; this acte of resumption, or eny maner oþer acte made or to be made in þe same, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act or acts made or to be made in this our present parliament, shall not extend or be in any way prejudicial to William Douglas with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him by our letters patent: but that our same letters patent shall remain in their full force and virtue, and be as effectual and good to the same William as they were at any time before the first day of this our present parliament; notwithstanding this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in the same.
Provided alwey that neyther this acte of resumption, nor any oþer acte, statute or ordynaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, do eny hurt, prejudice or derogation unto William R < yland > , William [col. b] Claybroke and Thomas Gilbert, nor to eny graunte or grauntes by us made by any oure lettres patentes to þe same William Ryland, William Claybroke and Thomas Gilbert, of a tenement or a place called Rosehalegarth, in Waterfulforth beside York, with thappurtenaunce, in þe counte of York, oþerwise called Rosehall in þe parissh of Waterfulforth, with thappurtenaunce, in þe counte of York, with all landes, medowes, pastures, wodes, and oþer commoditeez, to the same tenement or place in eny wise belongyng: the which tenement or place, and the same oþer things þerto belongyng, late were of Thomas Roos, late Lord Roos, late of Helmesley in þe counte of York, oþerwise called Thomas, late Lord Roos, oure rebell; nor of eny part þerof. Also provided that this said acte, nor eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend or be prejudiciall to the seid William Ryland, otherwise called William R < ilandes > , nor to eny graunte or grauntes by us made by any oure lettres patentes to þe same William, of a cotage and a voyde place of lond, conteynyng by estimation a rode, lying in Swynmarket, beside Lychefeld Strete, in þe towne of Tamworth, in þe counte of Staff', which came to oure handes by reason of an outlawry of treason and felony, pronounced into William Smyth, late of Pollesworth in þe same counte yoman, nor of any parcell þerof; by what name or names so ever the seid William Riland, William Claybroke and Thomas Gilbert, or eny oþer thyng of the premisses, in þe said lettres patentes or grauntes, or any of theym, be named, graunted or called. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall be to the harm, prejudice or detriment of William Ryland, William [col. b] Claybrook and Thomas Gilbert, or of any grant or grants made by us by any of our letters patent to the same William Ryland, William Claybrook and Thomas Gilbert of a tenement or place called Roos Hall Garth, in Water Fulford near York, with the appurtenances, in the county of York, otherwise called Rosehall in the parish of Water Fulford with the appurtenances in the county of York, with all the lands, meadows, pastures, woods and other commodities belonging to the same tenement or place in any way: which tenement or place, and the same other things belonging to it, were formerly of Thomas Roos, late Lord Roos, late of Helmsley in the county of York, otherwise called Thomas, late Lord Roos, our rebel; or of any part of it. Also provided that this said act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to the said William Ryland, otherwise called William Rilandes, or to any grant or grants made by us by any of our letters patent to the same William of a cottage and an empty plot of land, containing approximately a rood of land, lying in Swinemarket, beside Lichfield Street, in the town of Tamworth in the county of Stafford, which came into our hands by reason of an outlawry for treason and felony pronounced on William Smyth, late of Polesworth in the same county, yeoman, or of any part of it; by whatever name or names the said William Ryland, William Claybrook and Thomas Gilbert, or any other thing of those things stated are named, granted or called in the said letters patent or grants, or any of them.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor no other acte, statute or ordynaunce made or ordeyned in this present parlement be in eny wise hurt or prejudiciall to oure true and welbeloved liegeman Ingram Lepton, ne strecche to eny graunte made by us to hym by oure lettres patentez, of all the londes and tenementes in þe towne of Ampulford, in þe counte of York, with their appurtenauncez, graunted for terme of his life: but that the same oure lettres patentes made to þe seid Ingram of the forsaid londes and tenementes, be and stand in their full strengh and vertue; this acte of resumption, or any oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce, or eny other thyng whatsomever it be, made or ordeyned to the contrary, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-649-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act, statute or ordinance made or ordained in this present parliament, shall not be harmful or prejudicial in any way to our true and well-beloved liegeman Ingram Lepton, or extend to any grant made by us to him by our letters patent of all the lands and tenements in the town of Ampleforth in the county of York with their appurtenances, granted for term of his life: but that our same letters patent made to the said Ingram of the aforesaid lands and tenements shall be and remain in their full force and virtue; notwithstanding this act of resumption, or any other act, statute or ordinance, or any other thing whatsoever made or ordained to the contrary. (fn. v-571-649-1)
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Provided also, that this acte of resumption or adnullation extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall to oure welbeloved Rauff Machon, squier of oure houshold, of or in oure lettres patentes beryng date the .vij. th day of Novembre, the first yere of oure reigne, made to the seid Rauff, of thoffice of collectour and resceyvour of custume and tolle, to us growyng by the passage over the brigge called Newnham Brigge, and of either partie of þe same, beside oure towne of Caleis, as well of men, as of bestes, goodes, marchaundises, and of all maner thinges, the which over and under the seid brigge shullen passe, for terme of his lyfe, with all maner fees and rewardes, in value of .xx. marc by yere, as in þe said lettres patentes more largely is expressed: but that the same oure lettres patentes stand good and effectuell in þe lawe; this said acte of resumption or adnullation, or < eny > thyng therin comprised, notwithstondyng. Provided also that this act of resumption or annulment shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved Ralph Machon, esquire of our household, with regard to our letters patent dated 7 November in the first year of our reign [1461] made to the said Ralph of the office of collector and receiver of customs and tolls growing from the passage over the bridge called Newnham Bridge, and of either part of the same, beside our town of Calais, for men as well as for beasts, goods, merchandise and all kinds of things which shall pass over and under the said bridge, for term of his life, with all fees and rewards to the value of 20 marks a year, as is described at greater length in the said letters patent: but that our same letters patent shall remain good and effectual in law; notwithstanding this said act of resumption or annulment, or anything contained in it.
Provided alwey that neyther this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be hurt or prejudiciall to oure humble subget John ap Jeuan ap Lln', of an annuite of .x. marc yerely, to be taken of oure lordship of Radnore in þe marche of Wales, as in oure lettres patentez þeruppon made is expressed more at large: but that the same lettres be good and effectuell to oure seid subget, after the purport of the said lettres; the said acte or actes in eny wise notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall be harmful or prejudicial to our humble subject John ap Jeuan ap Llewellyn with regard to an annuity of 10 marks a year to be taken from our lordship of Radnor in the march of Wales, as is described at greater length in our letters patent made thereupon: but that the same letters shall be good and effectual to our said subject according to the purport of the said letters; notwithstanding the said act or acts in any way.
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Provided alwey that this acte, nor any oþer acte made or hereafter to be made in this present parlement, be prejudiciall to John Tymperley, squier, late servaunt to oure welbeloved cousyn John, late duke of Norff', of a graunte made to hym by oure lettres patentes, the .xij. day of August, the first yere of oure reigne, of an annuite of .xx.li. to be taken yerely of thissues, revenues, fermes and profittes of oure counteez of Norff' and Suff', by the handes of the shirref there for the tyme beyng; unto the tyme that we have provided and graunted to þe seid John an office, with fees and wages þerto belongyng, to the yerely value of .xx.li. or more, to have to hym for terme of his lyfe; nor in eny wise extend to þe hurt of þe said John in eny thing concernyng oure said graunte. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made hereafter in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial to John Timperley, esquire, late servant to our well-beloved cousin John, late duke of Norfolk, with regard to a grant made to him by our letters patent on 12 August in the first year of our reign [1461] of an annuity of £20 to be taken each year from the issues, revenues, farm and profits of our counties of Norfolk and Suffolk by the hands of the sheriff there at the time, until we have provided and granted to the said John an office with fees and wages belonging to it of the annual value of £20 or more, to be held by him for term of his life; or extend in any way to the harm of the said John in anything concerning our said grant.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor any oþer acte made or hereafter to be made in this present parlement, be prejudiciall to Richard Suthwell, esquier, late servaunt to oure dere cousyn John, late duke of Norff', duryng the lyfe of Richard Quatermayns, squier, of or in a graunte made to þe same Richard Suthwell by oure lettres patentes, the .xij. day of August, the first yere of oure reigne, of an annuite of .xx. marcs, to be taken yerely of thissues and profittes of subsidie and awlenage of sale clothes, in oure counte of Suff', by the handes of þe resceyvours, fermours, or eny oþer occupiours of þe same subsidie and awlenage there for þe tyme beyng; unto the tyme that we have provided and graunted to the seid Richard Suthwell an office with fees and wages therto belongyng to þe yerely value of .xx. marcs or more, to have to hym for terme of his lyfe; nor in eny wise extend to þe hurt of þe seid Richard Suthwell in eny thyng concernyng oure said graunte. Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made hereafter in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial to Richard Suthwell, esquire, late servant to our dear cousin John, late duke of Norfolk, during the lifetime of Richard Quartermayns, esquire, with regard to a grant made to the same Richard Suthwell by our letters patent on 12 August in the first year of our reign [1461] of an annuity of 20 marks to be taken each year from the issues and profits of the subsidy and alnage on the sale of cloth in our county of Suffolk by the hands of the receivers, farmers or any other occupiers of the same subsidy and alnage there at the time, until we have provided and granted the said Richard Suthwell an office with fees and wages belonging to it of the annual value of 20 marks or more, to be held by him for term of his life; or extend in any way to the harm of the said Richard Suthwell in anything concerning our said grant.
Provided alwey that neyther this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte, statute or or < de > naunce made and ordeyned in this present parlement, be in eny wise hurt or prejudice to oure true liegeman Roger Grandor < ge > , squier, nor strecche to a graunte made by us unto hym by oure lettres patentes, of an annuite of .xxx.li., to be taken and perceyved yerely to the seid Roger for terme of his lyfe, of that annuell rent of .xxxviij.li. goyng oute yerely of the priory of Monkferlowe, in þe counte of Wiltes', all at large expressed in oure said lettres: but that the same our lettres be and stand in their full strengh and vertue; the seid acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce, or eny other thing elles whatsoever it be, notwithstondyng. Provided always that neither this act of resumption, nor any other act, statute or ordinance made and ordained in this present parliament, shall be harmful or prejudicial in any way to our true liegeman Roger Grandorge, esquire, or extend to a grant made by us to him by our letters patent of an annuity of £30 to be taken and received each year by the said Roger for term of his life from that annual rent of £38 issuing each year from the priory of Monkton Farleigh in the county of Wiltshire, as is described at greater length in our said letters: but that our same letters shall be and remain in their full force and virtue; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act, statute or ordinance, or any other thing whatsoever.
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, nor eny oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce made and ordeyned in this present parlement, be in eny wise hurt or prejudice to oure true and feithfull subget and contynuell bedman John Thomson, ne strecche to a graunte made by us unto hym by oure lettres patentes, of an annuite of .viij.li., to be taken and perceyved yerely to þe seid John for terme of his lyfe, of that annuite of .xxxviij.li., growyng oute yerely of þe priory of Monken Farlegh, in þe counte of Wiltes', by the handes of the priour and covent of þe same priorye, and of their successours, as in þe same lettres more at large is expressed: but that the same oure lettres be and stand in their full strengh and vertue; the seid acte of resumption, or eny other acte, statute or ordenaunce, or eny oþer thyng whatsoever it be, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act, statute or ordinance made and ordained in this present parliament, shall be harmful or prejudicial in any way to our true and faithful subject and continual bedesman John Thomson, or extend to a grant made by us to him by our letters patent of an annuity of £8 to be taken and received each year by the said John for term of his life from that annuity of £38 issuing each year from the priory of Monkton Farleigh in the county of Wiltshire by the hands of the prior and convent of the same priory, and of their successors, as is described at greater length in the same letters: but that our same letters shall be and remain in their full force and virtue; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act, statute or ordinance, or any other thing whatsoever.
Provided also, that this acte of resump < c > ion, restitution, [...] adnullation or assumyng, nor noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall, in, to, or of a graunte of an annuite of .c. s., made and graunted by us by oure lettres patentes under oure seall of oure duchie of Lancastr', to Robert Shirbourne, esquier, for terme of his lyfe, and to be perceyved of and in oure [col. b] lordship of Acryngton, within oure counte of Lanc': but that oure said lettres patentes be to þe seid Robert, for terme of his lyfe, good and effectuell, accordyng to þe purport and tenure of the same. (fn. v-571-663-1) Provided also, that this act of resumption, restitution, annulment or assumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to a grant of an annuity of 100s. made and granted by us by our letters patent under our seal of our duchy of Lancaster to Robert Shirbourne, esquire, for term of his life, and to be received from and in our [col. b] lordship of Accrington within our county of Lancaster: but that our said letters patent shall be good and effectual to the said Robert for term of his life, according to their purport and tenor. (fn. v-571-663-1)
Provided alwey that this present acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be prejudiciall unto a graunte of an annuite or an annuell rent of .vi.li., made unto Robert Holme, yoman of þe honorable houshold of oure soverayn lord the kyng, late servaunt to þe moost highest and excellent prynce of blessed memorie, Richard duke of York, for terme of þe lyfe of þe seid Robert, havyng noon other reward of þe graunte of oure seid soverayn lord, but that oonly. Provided always that this present act of resumption, or any other act to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to a grant of an annuity or annual rent of £6 made to Robert Holme, yeoman of our sovereign lord the king's honourable household, late servant to the most mighty and excellent prince of blessed memory, Richard, duke of York, for term of the life of the said Robert, who has no other reward by the grant of our said sovereign lord but only that.
Provided alwey that this present acte of resumption, nor noon oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be in no wyse prejudiciall or hurtyng to oure welbeloved servaunt Nicholas Baker of Bristowe, ne extend or strecche to eny graunte by us made by oure lettres patentez to þe seid Nicholas, terme of his lyfe, of the maner of Belton, with thappurtenaunce, in oure counte of Somers', which came to oure handes by reason of þe forfeitoure of James late erle of Wiltes'; the which maner, with thappurtenaunce, excedeth not þe yerely value of .xx. marc: but that oure said lettres patentes to þe seid Nicholas made of þe forseid maner, abide and stand in their strengh, vertue, force and effecte; the said acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte or restraynte, or eny oþer thyng, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this present act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not be prejudicial or harmful in any way to our well-beloved servant Nicholas Baker of Bristol, or extend or stretch to any grant made by us by our letters patent to the said Nicholas for term of his life of the manor of Belluton with the appurtenances in our county of Somerset, which came into our hands by reason of the forfeiture of James, late earl of Wiltshire; which manor with the appurtenances is not valued at more than 20 marks a year: but that our said letters patent made to the said Nicholas of the aforesaid manor shall remain and stand in their strength, virtue, force and effect; notwithstanding the said act of resumption, or any other act or restraint, or any other thing.
Provided alwey that this present acte of resumption in no wise extend or be prejudiciall unto Robert Brigger, of a graunte of .vij. d. ob. by þe day, by us to hym made and graunted by oure lettres patentes, to be perceyved yerely from the fest of Seynt Michell last passed before the .xx. day of Marche in þe .iij. de yere of oure reigne, at the festes of Pasche and Michelmas, by even portions, of thissues, profittes, fermes and revenues comyng of þe counte of Devon, by the handes of þe shirref of þe same for þe tyme beyng; unto þe tyme that þe seid Robert have of oure graunte any oþer office competent, of þe value of .vij. d. ob. by þe day, as in oure said lettres patentes more pleinly appereth: but that the said graunte and lettres patentes stand and be in their full force and strengh; the forsaid acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this oure present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-669-1) Provided always that this present act of resumption shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to Robert Brigger with regard to a grant of 7d. halfpenny a day made and granted to him by us by our letters patent, to be received each year from the Michaelmas before 20 March in the third year of our reign [1463], at Easter and Michaelmas in equal portions, from the issues, profits, farms and revenues coming from the county of Devon, by the hands of its sheriff at the time; until the said Robert shall have any other suitable office by our grant of the value of 7d. halfpenny a day, as more fully appears in our said letters patent: but that the said grant and letters patent shall remain and be in their full force and strength; notwithstanding the aforesaid act, or any other act made or to be made in this our present parliament. (fn. v-571-669-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not nor be prejudiciall unto oure graunte and licence made for shippyng of thrummes, by oure lettres patentes beryng date at Westm' the .xvi. day of Septembre, the .ij. de yere of oure reigne, unto Robert Peete: but that the same oure lettres patentes, and all thing conteyned in þe same, be in good force and effect, and except and forprised oute of this acte, and all oþer actes made or to be made in this present parlement; the seid actes, or eny oþer thing conteyned in þe same, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-671-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to our grant and licence made by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 16 September in the second year of our reign [1462] to Robert Peete for the shipment of thrums: but that our same letters patent, and everything contained in them, shall be in good force and effect, and excepted and excluded from this act, and all other acts made or to be made in this present parliament; notwithstanding the said acts, or any other thing contained in them. (fn. v-571-671-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, or eny oþer acte made or to be made in this present parlement, or eny < oþer parlement > before this tyme holden, hurt not nor be prejudiciall to oure welbeloved John More, oon of oure sergeaunts of armes, of, to, or for any graunte or grauntes by us to hym made, to be oon of oure sergeeaunts of armes; or of, to, or for eny fees, wages or lyvery, by us to hym graunted, for þe occupation of the said office of oon of oure sergeaunts of armes, by oure lettres patentes to hym þerof made: but that oure lettres patentes to hym for the said occupation, wages, fees and lyverees made be to hym good, beneficiall and effectuell, after þe tenour of the same; this [p. v-613][col. a] acte, or eny oþer acte, statute or ordynaunce made or to be made to the contrary, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-673-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, or any previous parliament, shall not harm or be prejudicial to our well-beloved John More, one of our serjeants-at-arms, with regard to any grant or grants made by us to him to be one of our serjeants-at-arms; or with regard to any fees, wages or livery granted by us to him for the occupation of the said office of one of our serjeants-at-arms by our letters patent made to him thereof: but that our letters patent made to him for the said occupation, wages, fees and liveries shall be good, beneficial and effectual according to their tenor; notwithstanding this [p. v-613][col. a] act, or any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made to the contrary. (fn. v-571-673-1)
Provided alwey that this acte of resumption, or eny oþer acte, statute, provision or ordenaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne be in any wise prejudiciall to oure welbeloved Thomas Seyntleger, oon of oure squiers for oure body, by what name or names he be called, to any graunte or grauntes made by us afore this tyme by oure lettres patentes, to hym, and his heires males of his body laufully begoten, of eny maners, meses, tenementes, rentes, reversions, possessions and enheritaments, knyghtes fees, advousons of chirches, chapels, chauntrie [s] and other benefices of the chirche, which were late Thomas Fyndern, knyght; nor to eny graunte or grauntez < by us > afore this tyme, by oure lettres patentes to hym, of þe maner of Kenyngton, in þe counte of Surr', with a berne and oþer easements withoute the pale, with þe conygery of þe same, and all rentes, landes, medowes, pastures, perquisites and oþer profittez, to þe same maner perteynyng or belongyng in eny wise; nor to eny graunte made by us to the seid Thomas by oure lettres patentes, by what name that he be called in oure said lettres patentes, of þe kepyng of the maner of Claygate, with all the membres and their appurtenauncez, in þe parissh of Asshe, in þe counte of Midd', with all londes, tenementes, rentes and services, to the same maner perteinyng: which maners of Kenyngton and Claygate, with þe other premissez to þe same maners perteynyng and belongyng, he hath of oure graunte to ferme: but that oure said lettres patentes and every of theym of þe premissez be to hym good, effectuell and available, after þe purport, tenour and content of þe same; this acte, or eny oþer acte, statute or ordenaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-675-1) Provided always that this act of resumption, or any other act, statute, provision or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to our well-beloved Thomas St Leger, one of our esquires for our body, by whatever name or names he is called, with regard to any grant or grants previously made by us by our letters patent to him and his male heirs lawfully begotten of his body, of any manors, messuages, tenements, rents, reversions, possessions and hereditaments, knights' fees, advowsons of churches, chapels, chantries and other ecclesiastical benefices which were formerly of Thomas Fyndern, knight; or to any grant or grants previously [made] by us by our letters patent to him of the manor of Kennington in the county of Surrey, with a barn and other easements outside the boundary, with its rabbit-warren and all rents, lands, meadows, pastures, perquisites and other profits pertaining or belonging to the same manor in any way; or to any grant made by us by our letters patent to the said Thomas, by whatever name he is called in our said letters patent, of the custody of the manor of Claygate, with all the members and their appurtenances in the parish of Ashe in the county of Middlesex, with all lands, tenements, rents and services pertaining to the same manor: which manors of Kennington and Claygate, with the other things stated pertaining and belonging to the same manors, he has at farm by our grant: but that our said letters patent and each of them of the things stated, shall be good, effectual and valid to him according to their purport, tenor and content; notwithstanding this act, or any other act, statute or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-675-1)
Provided alwey that this acte extend not nor be prejudiciall or hurtyng unto a graunte made by us by oure lettres patentes under oure grete seall, to Rauff Vestynden, of an annuite of .x.li. yerely, unto the tyme he be rewarded of us of an office, as is conteyned in oure lettres patentes more at large; for the good and agreable service which he didde unto us, in beryng and holdyng of oure standarde of the blak bulle in the bataill at Shirbourne in Elmet: but that oure said graunte and lettres patentes, and all thyng theryn, be and stand unto the seid Rauff, duryng his lyfe oonly, by what name so ever he be named or called in theym, good and effectuell; the seid acte, or any oþer acte or ordynaunce made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. Provided always that this act shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful to a grant made by us by our letters patent under our great seal to Ralph Vestynden of an annuity of £10 a year until he is rewarded by us with an office, as is contained at greater length in our letters patent, for the good and agreeable service which he did for us in bearing and holding our standard of the black bull in the battle of Sherburn in Elmet: but that our said grant and letters patent, and everything in them, shall be and remain good and effectual to the said Ralph during his lifetime only, by whatever name he is named or called in them; notwithstanding the said act, or any other act or ordinance made or to be made in this present parliament.
Provided that this acte of resumption, or any other acte made or to be made in this present parliament, or eny thyng conteyned therin, extende nor be in any wise prejudiciall nor hurtyng to Rauff Hastyng, < esquyer > , ne to his heirez, in, of, to, or for any yefte, graunte or grauntez, releace, confirmation, discharge or quiete clayme, to hym by us made by any oure lettres patentes, ne to any thyng conteygned in the same, by what name or namez the seid Rauff be named or called in the same lettres patentez, or any of theym. (fn. v-571-679-1) Provided that this act of resumption, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, or anything contained therein, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Ralph Hastings, esquire, or to his heirs, with regard to any gift, grant or grants, release, confirmation, discharge or quitclaim made to him by us by any of our letters patent, or to anything contained in them, by whatever name or names the said Ralph is named or called in the same letters patent, or any of them. (fn. v-571-679-1)
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Pro continuatione stapule apud Cales', et solutione soldariorum, etc. For the continuation of the staple at Calais, and the payment of the soldiers, etc.
9. The kyng, for the wele of this his reame, conservation and suerte of his towne of Caleis, and for the contynuance of his staple there, which nowe late was in ruyne and decay, and likely to have been dissolved; for the reformation therof, hath doo to be made heretofore his severall lettres patentes, wherof the tenours severally here ensue: 9. The king, for the weal of this his realm, the preservation and safety of his town of Calais, and for the continuance of his staple there which has recently been in ruin and decay, and likely to have been abandoned; has for its reform previously caused his separate letters patent to be made, the tenors of which follow individually here:
Edwardus, Dei gratia rex Anglie et Francie, et dominus Hibernie, omnibus ad quos presentes littere [col. b] pervenerint, salutem. Sciatis, quod cum nos, pro bono regni nostri, continuationem stapule apud villam nostram Cales' haberi, ac provisionem pro securitate promptioris et secure sol < u > tionis vadiorum et regardorum capitanei et soldariorum ville et castri nostrorum Cales', ac merchiarum ibidem, fieri et haberi intentes, per quendam actum in consilio nostro editum voluerimus et declaraverimus, quod nos gratiam et benevolentiam nostras, quantum in nobis est, exhiberimus; eo effectu, quod omnimoda terras, tenementa, ballivas, curias, proficua curiarum, boscos, aquas, < piscarias > , pasturas, prata, tolneta, fines, amerciamenta, redditus, possessiones, exitus, proficua, < reventiones > [...] et commoditates, nunc aut nuper nobis pertinentes in jure corone nostre, sive aliter, in predicta villa Cales' et marchiis ejusdem, citra [...] festum natalis Domini proximum futurum, integre caperemus in manus et possessionem nostras, exonerata versus omnes et quaslibet personas aliquod interesse in aliqua parte eorumdem per nos habentes. Et quod omnia annua redditus, proficua, exitus, reventiones et commoditates predicta, et omnium eorumdem terrarum et tenementorum unacum mille marcis argenti annuatim per nos assignandis, ac maerennium sufficiens, pro et durante termino octo annorum et medietatis unius anni sextum diem Aprilis anno regni nostri sexto proximo sequente, integre apponerentur super salva custodia et reparatione operum dicte ville Cales', ac castrorum de Guysnes et Hammes. Ita quod eedem mille marce, et medietatas predictorum reventionum, proficuorum, exituum et commoditatum, feodis et vadiis officiariorum ibidem ab antiquo consuetis annuatim deductis, pro et super reparatione operum et artillarie necessaria ibidem, residuumque inde super solutione contentationeque vadiorum capitanei et soldariorum predictorum pro termino illo et non aliter apponerentur. Et pro appositione illa fienda, nos sufficientes donationes, assignationes aut deputationes, per litteras nostras patentes, majori stapule nostre Cales' pro tempore existente faceremus, de officio thesaurarii predicte ville et castrorum Cales' et marchiarum ejusdem, ac supervisoris operum ibidem, sibi et successoribus suis, a dicto sexto die Aprilis usque ad finem octo annorum et medietatis unius anni extunc proximo futuro habendum, et de officio vitellarii predictorum ville et castrorum nostrorum Cales' et marchiarum ejusdem, sibi et successoribus suis, durante termino octo annorum et medietatis unius anni habendum. Proviso semper, quod nec predicte major et societas mercatorum stapule predicte, nec eorum successores, nec iidem mercatores, nec eorum aliqui, onerentur, nec eorum aliquis oneretur, de nec pro predictis terris, tenementis, exitibus, reventionibus et commoditatibus, preterquam de et pro hujusmodi exitibus, reventionibus et commoditatibus inde, que ad manus ipsorum majoris et societatis, aut successorum suorum, post captionem sive assumptionem predictam devenire contigerit, prout in actu illo plenius continetur. Nos, de gratia nostra speciali, ac ex certa scientia et mero motu nostris, necnon de avisamento et assensu consilii nostri, concessimus dilectis nobis majori et societati mercatorum stapule ville predicte, et eorum successoribus, ac mercatoribus ejusdem stapule pro tempore existentibus, quod ipsi, et eorum quilibet, omnes et omnimodas custumas et subsidia provenientes et crescentes a dicto sexto die Aprilis, per octo annos et medietatem unius anni tunc proximos sequentes, de < lanis > et pellibus lanutis suis, et pellibus vocatis shorlyng et morlyng suis, eskippandis extra regnum Anglie durante termino illo, lanis per strictus de Marrok traducendis dumtaxat exceptis, habeant, recipiant et retineant in manibus suis propriis, et eorum cujuslibet, absque aliquo inde nobis seu heredibus nostris, seu custumariis aut collectoribus custumarum et subsidiorum in aliquo portu sive portubus regni nostri Anglie pro tempore existentibus, < reddendo seu solvendo; et omnes [p. v-614][col. a] denariorum > summas de custumis et subsidiis lanarum et pellium lanutarum, et pellium vocatis shorlyng et morlyng aliorum, et eorum cujuslibet, habeant, recipiant et percipiant, per manus dictorum collectorum custumarum et subsidiorum in singulis portubus et quolibet portu regni nostri Anglie pro tempore existentium, per indenturas inde de singulis hujusmodi retentionibus, receptionibus et perceptionibus, de tempore in tempus, inter ipsos majorem et societatem, ac successores suos, et mercatores, sive eorum aliquem, et collectores custumarum et subsidiorum in portubus predictis, sive eorum aliquo pro tempore existentes, inde conficiendas. Necnon, de gratia nostra speciali, et certa scientia predictis, concessimus prefatis majori, societati, et successoribus suis, omnia terras, tenementa, redditus, aquas, piscarias, possessiones, exitus, proficua, reventiones, commoditates, tolneta, custumas, emolumenta, escaetas, forisfacturas, proficua curiarum, fines, exitus, amerciamenta, curias, < boscos > et ballivas, nunc aut nuper nobis in jure corone nostre Anglie aut aliter pertinentia, infra predictam villam Cales' et marchias ejusdem, provenientia seu proventura. Habenda et percipienda eisdem majori et societati, et eorum successoribus, a predicto sexto die Aprilis, per octo annos et medietatem unius anni tunc proximos sequentes, ad solvendum et contentandum, durante termino illo, tam de predictis denariorum summis provenientibus et crescentibus seu retinendis de custumis et subsidiis predictis, quam de medietate exituum, proficuorum et reventionum predictorum terrarum et tenementorum, aquarum, piscariarum, possessionum, tolnetorum, custumarum, emolumentorum, escaetarum, forisfacturarum, curiarum, boscorum et ballivarum, ac ceterorum premissorum, nobis nunc aut nuper, ut supradictum est, infra dictam villam Cales' et marchias ejusdem pertinentium, feodis et vadiis officiariorum ibidem ab antiquo consuetis annuatim deductis, decem millia librarum, viginti duas libras, quatuor solidos et octo denarios per annum, pro et super solutione vadiorum et regardorum capitanei et soldariorum dicte ville Cales', ac turris de Ruysbanke, necnon castrorum de Guysnes et Hammes, in marchiis predictis; tertia parte inde in victualibus ibidem deliberanda, prout antea ibidem habitum fuit. Et ad alteram medietatem exituum, proficuorum et reventionum predictorum dictorum terrarum, tenementorum, aquarum, piscariarum, possessionum, tolnetorum, custumarum, emolumentorum, escaetarum, forisfacturarum, curiarum, boscorum, ballivarum, et ceterorum premissorum, nobis nunc aut nuper, ut predictum est, infra dictam villam Cales' et marchias ejusdem pertinentium, circa et super salva custodia et reparatione operum et artillarie predictorum, feodis et vadiis predictis annuatim deductis, durante termino illo dictorum octo annorum et dimidii anni post dictum sextum diem Aprilis, apponendam et apponi faciendam. Nolumus tamen, quod dicti major aut societas, nec successores sui, nec eorum aliquis, onerentur nec oneretur quovismodo, ad respondendum sive computandum nobis vel aliter faciendum, de seu pro predictis terris, tenementis, exitibus, reventionibus et commoditatibus, seu eorum aliquo, infra dictam villam Cales' et marchias provenientibus, preterquam de et pro hujusmodi exitibus, reventionibus et commoditatibus inde, que ad manus ipsorum majoris aut societatis, aut eorum successorum, devenire contigerit. Et insuper volumus et concedimus prefatis majori, societati et mercatoribus, quod de pecuniarum summis predictis provenientibus, crescentibus seu retinendis de custumis et subsidiis predictis in portubus predictis, et eorum quolibet, sive eorum aliquo, iidem major, societas, mercatores, et successores sui, et eorum quilibet, conjunctim aut separatim, summam quinque milium librarum, quolibet anno, durante termino illo, et dicto dimidio anno, summam duorum milium et quingentarum librarum, si tantas lanas et pelles lanutas, quorum custume et subsidia ad summam [col. b] illam attingent, eskippari contigerint, tam in solutionem et contentationem parcellarum summe triginta et duorum milium, octingentarum et sexaginta et unius librarum, per nos auctoritate parliamenti nostri, inchoati et tenti vicesimo nono die Aprilis, anno regni nostri tertio, et ab eodem die, usque ad diversas et per plures dies sequentes, tandemque usque vicesimum primum diem Januarii, anno regni nostri quarto, continuati, adjornati et prorogati, quam aliarum summarum per nos per litteras nostras patentes, aut aliter quovismodo, majori et societati mercatorum stapule predicte, ac mercatoribus ejusdem societatis, et successoribus suis, sive eorum alicui, ante hec tempora concessarum, percipiendas, habendas seu retinendas, modis et formis in actu et litteris patentibus illis plenius specificatis, habeant, percipiant et retineant: (fn. v-571-684-1) ita quod de omnibus et singulis denariorum summis, excedentibus summam quindecim milium et viginti et duarum librarum, quatuor solidorum et octo denariorum per annum, de custumis et subsidiis, ac medietate proficuorum, reventionum, exituum, ac ceterorum premissorum, per ipsos majorem, societatem et mercatores, aut successores suos, sive eorum aliquem, durante termino illo percipiendis, habendis seu retinendis, nobis ad scaccarium nostrum, ad finem cujuslibet anni dictorum octo annorum post dictum sextum diem Aprilis proximum sequentem, compotum reddant. Proviso semper, quod predicti major, societas, aut successores sui, et mercatores, aliquo anno dictorum octo annorum proximo sequente dictum sextum diem Aprilis, summam integram predictam quindecim milium viginti et duarum librarum, quatuor solidorum et octo denariorum, et medietatem summe illius dicto dimidio anno, de premissis pretextu hujus concessionis nostre minime retinuerint, habuerint nec perceperint; quod tunc iidem major, societas, et successores sui, et mercatores, et eorum quilibet, anno seu annis subsequenter, tantas et hujusmodi pecuniarum summas, quantas de integra summa illa, aliquo hujusmodi anno aut dimidio anno dictorum octo annorum illorum et dimidii anni, defuerit sive deesse contigerit fore insolutas, minime contentatas eisdem majori et societati, aut successoribus, et mercatoribus, sive per eos aut eorum aliquem fore minime retentas, de predictis custumis et subsidiis, et medietate exituum, proficuorum, reventionum, et ceterorum premissorum, habeant, percipiant et retineant, in partem solutionis summarum predictarum, auctoritate parliamenti predicti, sive aliter per litteras nostras patentes ut predictum est eis concessas. Et ulterius volumus et concedimus prefatis majori, societati, et successoribus suis, et mercatoribus, et eorum cuilibet, quod ipsi, et eorum quilibet, de omnibus et singulis custubus, misis et expensis, durante termino dictorum octo annorum et dimidii anni dictum sextum diem Aprilis proximo sequente, circa salvam custodiam et reparationem operum et artillarie predictorum per ipsos seu eorum aliquem apponendis sive faciendis, per eorum vel eorum alicujus, vel eorum aut eorum alicujus deputati sive deputatorum sacrum et alligationem, habeant erga nos et heredes nostros ad scaccarium nostrum allocationem, exonerationem et acquietationem. Et insuper volumus, et concedimus eisdem majori, societati, et eorum successoribus, et mercatoribus pro tempore existentibus, et eorum cuilibet, quod ipsi, et eorum quilibet, conjunctim et separatim, predictas quindecim milia libras, viginti duas libras, quatuor solidos et octo denarios per annum, pro quolibet anno dictorum octo annorum, et medietatem summe illius anni et dictam medietatem anni dictum sextum diem Aprilis proximorum sequentium, habeant, percipiant et retineant, modo et forma predictis, absque aliquo nobis vel heredibus nostris inde reddendo. Et volumus et concedimus prefatis majori, societati, et mercatoribus, quod ipsi, et eorum quilibet, habeant et habeat de tempore in tempus, tot, talia et tanta brevia et mandata nostra regia, de et super premissis et [p. v-615][col. a] eorum quolibet, tam collectoribus et custumariis custumarum et subsidiorum in portubus predictis, et eorum quolibet, quam omnibus aliis personis quibuscumque quarum interest dirigendis, quot et qualia eisdem majori, societati, et mercatoribus, seu eorum alicui, in hac parte videbitur fore necessaria seu oportuna; eo quod expressa mentio de aliis donis et concessionibus, per nos, seu aliquem progenitorum aut predecessorum nostrorum, dictis majori et societati mercatorum dicte stapule ville Cales', ac mercatoribus ejusdem stapule, seu eorum alicui, ante hec tempora factis, in presentibus facta non existit; aut aliquo statuto, actu, ordinatione sive restrictione in contrarium factis, in aliquo non obstantibus. In cujus rei testimonium, has litteras nostras fieri fecimus patentes. Teste me ipso apud Westm', .xiij. die Decembris, anno regni nostri sexto. Edward by the grace of God king of England and of France, and lord of Ireland, to all to whom the present letters [col. b] shall come, greeting. Know that we, for the good of our realm, the continuation of the staple at our town of Calais, and to secure the speedier and assured payment of the wages and rewards of the captain and soldiers of our town and castle of Calais and of the marches there, have willed and announced by a certain act ordained in our council that we would show our grace and benevolence, as far as we are able, to this effect, that by next Christmas we would seize wholly into our hands and possession all the lands, tenements, bailiwicks, courts, profits of courts, woods, rivers, fisheries, pastures, meadows, tolls, fines, amercements, rents, possessions, issues, profits, revenues and commodities now or recently pertaining to us by right of our crown or otherwise in the aforesaid town of Calais and its marches, quit towards each and every person who has any interest in any part of the same through us. And that all the aforesaid annual rents, profits, issues, revenues and commodities, and 1,000 marks sterling annually assigned by us on all the same lands and tenements, and sufficient timber for and during the term of eight and a half years from 6 April in the sixth year of our reign next following [1466] should be applied wholly to the safe-keeping and repair of the works of the said town of Calais, and of the castles of Guisnes and Hammes. The same 1,000 marks, and half the aforesaid revenues, profits, issues and commodities, after the deduction of the traditional annual fees and wages of the officers there, should be applied to the necessary repair of the works and the artillery there, and the remainder to the payment and satisfaction of the wages of the aforesaid captain and soldiers for that term and not otherwise. And to bring this about, we would make adequate gifts, assignments or appointments by our letters patent to the mayor of our staple of Calais at the time of the office of treasurer of the aforesaid town and castles of Calais and of its marches, and of surveyor of the works there, to have to him and his successors from the said 6 April until the end of the following eight and a half years, and of the office of victualler of our aforesaid town and castles and its marches, to have to him and his successors during the term of eight and a half years. Provided always that neither the aforesaid mayor and the fellowship of merchants of the aforesaid staple, nor their successors, nor the same merchants, nor any of them, should be charged, nor should any of them be charged, with or for the aforesaid lands, tenements, issues, revenues and commodities except with and for such issues, revenues and commodities from them which ought to go to the hands of the same mayor and fellowship, or their successors, after the aforesaid seizure or taking of possession, as is more fully contained in that act. We, of our special grace and of our certain knowledge and free will, and also by the advice and assent of our council, have granted to our well-beloved mayor and the fellowship of merchants of the staple of the same town and to their successors, and to the merchants of the same staple at the time, that they, and each of them, shall have, receive and retain in their own hands, and in the hands of each of them, all and every kind of custom and subsidy coming and growing from the said 6 April for the following eight and a half years from their wool and woolfells and their skins called shorling and morling exported from the realm of England during that term, excepting only wool shipped through the Straits of Gibralter, without rendering or paying anything for it to us or our heirs, or to the customers or collectors of the customs and subsidies in any port or ports of our realm of England at the time; and they shall have, receive and take all [p. v-614][col. a] the money from the customs and subsidies on wool and woolfells, and any skins called shorling and morling, and any of them, by the hands of the said collectors of customs and subsidies at the time in each and every port of our realm of England, by indentures to be made from time to time between the same mayor and fellowship, and their successors, and the merchants, or any of them, and the collectors of the customs and subsidies in the aforesaid ports, or any of them at the time, itemising each retention, receipt or taking. And also of our aforesaid special grace and certain knowledge we have granted to the aforesaid mayor, fellowship and their successors all the lands, tenements, rents, rivers, fisheries, possessions, issues, profits, revenues, commodities, tolls, customs, emoluments, escheats, forfeitures, profits of courts, fines, issues, amercements, courts, woods and bailiwicks pertaining to us at present or recently by right of our crown of England or otherwise, coming or to come within the aforesaid town of Calais and its marches. To have and be received by the same mayor and fellowship and their successors from the aforesaid 6 April for the following eight and a half years, to be paid and satisfied during that term from the aforesaid sums of money coming and growing or to be retained from the aforesaid customs and subsidies, as well as from half the issues, profits and revenues of the aforesaid lands and tenements, rivers, fisheries, possessions, tolls, customs, emoluments, escheats, forfeitures, courts, woods and bailiwicks, and the other things stated pertaining to us at present or recently, as is said above, within the said town of Calais and its marches, after the traditional annual fees and wages of the officers have been deducted each year, £10,022 4s. 8d. each year for and on the payment of the wages and rewards of the captain and soldiers of the said town of Calais and the tower of Rysbank, and also of the castles of Guisnes and Hammes, in the aforesaid marches; the third part of which is to be delivered in victuals there, as was the custom there previously. And as for the other half of the aforesaid issues, profits and revenues of the said lands, tenements, rivers, fisheries, possessions, tolls, customs, emoluments, escheats, forfeitures, courts, woods, bailiwicks and the other things stated, pertaining to us at present or recently, as is said above, within the said town of Calais and its marches, it is to be used and caused to be used for and on the safe-keeping and repair of the aforesaid works and artillery, after the aforesaid fees and wages of the officers have been deducted each year, during the said eight and a half years after the said 6 April. We do not wish, however, the said mayor or fellowship, or their successors, or any of them, to be liable in any way to answer or account to us or otherwise do, of or for the aforesaid lands, tenements, issues, revenues and commodities, or any of them, coming within the said town and marches, except of and for such issues, revenues and commodities which ought to go to the hands of the same mayor or fellowship, or of their successors. And moreover, we will and grant to the aforesaid mayor, fellowship and merchants that from the aforesaid sums of money coming, growing or to be retained from the aforesaid customs and subsidies in the aforesaid ports, and each of them, or any of them, the same mayor, fellowship, merchants, and their successors, and any of them, jointly or separately, shall have, receive and retain the sum of £5,000 each year during that term and the sum of £2,500 in the said half year, if so much wool and woolfells happen to be exported on which the customs and subsidies come to that sum, [col. b] in payment and satisfaction of part of the sum of £32,861 granted by us by authority of our parliament begun and held on 29 April in the third year of our reign [1463], and continued, adjourned and prorogued from that day on several occasions until a later day, and finally until 21 January in the fourth year of our reign [1465], as well as of other sums previously granted by us by our letters patent or in any other way, to the mayor and fellowship of merchants of the aforesaid staple, and to the merchants of the same fellowship, and their successors, or any of them, to be received, taken or retained in the manner and form specified more fully in that act and letters patent: (fn. v-571-684-1) provided that they render account for each and every sum of money which exceeds the sum of £15,022 4s. 8d. a year to be received, taken or retained from the customs and subsidies, and half of the profits, revenues, issues and other things stated, by the same mayor, fellowship and merchants, or their successors, or any of them, during that term, to us at our exchequer at the end of every year during the said eight years after the said 6 April next following. Provided always that if the aforesaid mayor, fellowship, or their successors, and merchants do not retain, have or receive in any year during the said eight years next following the said 6 April the entire aforesaid sum of £15,022 4s. 8d. and half that sum for the said half year, from the foregoing on the strength of this our grant, that then the same mayor, fellowship, and their successors, and merchants, and each of them, may have, receive and retain in the following year or years as many or such sums of money as is or happens to be unpaid and not satisfied from the whole sum in any given year or half year during those said eight years and half year, to be retained by the same mayor and fellowship, or their successors, and merchants, or by them or any of them, from the aforesaid customs and subsidies, and half the issues, profits, revenues and other things stated, in part payment of the aforesaid sums granted to them by authority of the aforesaid parliament or otherwise by our letters patent, as is said above. And moreover we will and grant to the aforesaid mayor, fellowship, and their successors, and merchants, and to each of them, that they, and each of them, for each and every cost, outlay and expense incurred or made by them or any of them during the term of the said eight and a half years after the said 6 April upon the safe-keeping and repair of the aforesaid works and artillery shall, on the oath and bond of them or any of them, or of the deputy or deputies of them or any of them, have allowance, discharge and acquittance against us and our heirs at our exchequer. And in addition we will and grant to the same mayor, fellowship, and their successors, and merchants at the time, and to each of them, that they, and each of them, jointly and separately, shall have, receive and retain the aforesaid £15,022 4s. 8d. each year for every year of the said eight years, and half that yearly sum for the said half year after the said 6 April, in the aforesaid manner and form, without rendering anything for it to us or to our heirs. And we will and grant to the aforesaid mayor, fellowship and merchants that they, and each of them, shall have from time to time as many, such and so many of our royal writs and mandates for and on the foregoing, and [p. v-615][col. a] each of them, to the collectors and customers of the customs and subsidies in the aforesaid ports, and each of them, as well as to all other persons whom it concerns, whenever and as often as shall seem necessary or appropriate to the same mayor, fellowship and merchants, or to any of them, in this matter; notwithstanding that explicit mention of other gifts and grants made by us or any of our progenitors or predecessors before this time to the said mayor and fellowship of merchants of the said staple of the town of Calais, and to the merchants of the same staple, or any of them, is not made in the present letters; or any other statute, act, ordinance or restriction made to the contrary, in any way. In witness of which we have caused these our letters patent to be made. Witnessed by myself at Westminster, 13 December, in the sixth year of our reign [1466].
10. Edwardus, Dei gratia, rex Anglie et Francie, et dominus Hibernie omnibus ad quos presentes littere pervenerint, salutem. Sciatis, quod cum dilectus armiger noster Thomas Blount, nuper habens ex concessione nostra officium thesaurarii ville nostre Cales', ac marchiarum nostrarum ibidem, cum vadiis, feodis, regardis, emolumentis, libertatibus et privilegiis, eidem officio debitis et consuetis, per litteras nostras patentes, litteras illas in cancellariam nostram restituerit cancellandas. Nos, de circumspectione et fidelitate Johannis Thrysk, majoris stapule ville nostre predicte, ac societatis mercatorum ejusdem stapule, plenius considentes, concessimus eisdem, et successoribus suis, quod idem nunc major, et quilibet alius major stapule predicte pro tempore existens, sit thesaurarius ville ac marchiarum nostrarum predictarum, et habeat officium thesaurarii ville nostre predicte, ac marchiarum nostrarum ibidem, habendum, occupandum et excercendum officium illud, a quinto die Aprilis ultimo preterito, usque ad terminum octo annorum et medietatis unius anni extunc proximorum sequentium et plenarie completorum, eidem nunc majori, et cuilibet hujusmodi majori stapule predicte pro tempore existenti, per se aut deputatum suum, seu deputatos suos, una cum hujusmodi vadiis, feodis et regardis, per manus suas proprias annuatim de tempore in tempus percipiendis, de receptionibus, reventionibus, exitibus et proficuis, que ad manus suas predictas ratione officii illius devenient seu devenire deberent, ac cum omnibus aliis proficuis, emolumentis, libertatibus et privilegiis quibuscumque, eidem officio debitis et consuetis, adeo integre et libere, ac in tam ampla forma, sicut dictus Thomas habuit aut habere debuit, percepit aut percipere debuit. Volumus enim, quod infra duos menses proximos sequentes, postquam dictus Johannes Thrysk, aut aliquis alius qui pro tempore fuerit major societatis predicte infra octo annos predictos, de officio majoratus predicto fuerit exoneratus, et alius in majorem societatis predicte fuerit electus, per ipsum majorem sic electum pro tempore existente, et societatem predictam, sub litteris suis sigillo suo communi sigillatis, baronibus de scaccario nostro, de nomine hujusmodi electi, de tempore in tempus, durante dicto termino octo annorum et medietatis unius anni, certificetur. Eo quod expressa mentio de vero valore annuo, seu certitudine officii predicti, aut ceterorum premissorum, aut de aliis donis sive concessionibus, per nos eidem majori, seu alicui alii majori stapule predicte, aut alicui majori et societati stapule predicte, et successoribus suis, ante hec tempora factis, in presentibus minime existat; aut aliquo statuto, actu, ordinatione, restrictione, re, vel materia quacumque habitis, factis, sive in contrarium editis, non obstantibus. In cujus rei testimonium, has litteras nostras fieri fecimus patentes. Teste me ipso apud Westm', .xiij. o die Decembris, anno regni nostri sexto. 10. Edward by the grace of God king of England and France and lord of Ireland to all to whom the present letters shall come, greeting. Know that where our well-beloved esquire Thomas Blount, who recently held of our grant by our letters patent the office of treasurer of our town of Calais and of our marches there, with the customary wages, fees, rewards, emoluments, liberties and privileges due for the same office, has returned those letters to our chancery to be cancelled. We, having full confidence in the circumspection and faithfulness of John Thirsk, mayor of the staple of our aforesaid town, and of the fellowship of merchants of the same staple, have granted to them, and to their successors, that the same present mayor, and every other mayor of the aforesaid staple at the time, should be treasurer of our aforesaid town and marches, and hold the office of treasurer of our aforesaid town, and of our marches there; to hold, occupy and exercise that office from 5 April last for the entire term of eight and a half years then next following, to the same present mayor and to every such mayor of the aforesaid staple at the time, by him himself or by his deputy or deputies, together with such wages, fees and rewards to be taken by his own hands yearly from time to time from the receipts, revenues, issues and profits which will come or ought to come into his aforesaid hands by reason of that office, and with all other customary profits, emoluments, liberties and privileges whatsoever due for the same office, as wholly and freely, and in as full a form as the said Thomas has held or ought to have held, received or ought to have received. We will indeed that within two months of the said John Thirsk, or any other person who at the time is mayor of the aforesaid fellowship within the aforesaid eight years, being discharged of the aforesaid office of mayor and another person elected mayor of the aforesaid fellowship, the name of the person elected shall be certified by the mayor himself thus elected for the time being and the aforesaid fellowship under their letters sealed with their common seal to the barons of our exchequer from time to time during the said term of eight and a half years. Notwithstanding that explicit mention of the true annual value or of the exact nature of the aforesaid office or of the other things stated, or of any other gifts or grants made by us in the past to the same mayor, or to any other mayor of the aforesaid staple, or to any mayor and fellowship of the aforesaid staple, and their successors, is not in the present letters; or any other statute, ordinance, restriction, thing or matter whatsoever had, made or issued to the contrary. In witness of which we have caused these our letters patent to be made. Witnessed by myself at Westminster, 13 December, in the sixth year of our reign [1466].
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11. Edwardus, Dei gratia, rex Anglie et Francie, et dominus Hibernie omnibus ad quos presentes littere pervenerint, salutem. Sciatis quod cum dilectus armiger noster Radulphus Wolseley, nuper habuit, et per litteras nostras patentes, quarum datum est apud Westm' quarto die Julii, anno regni nostri quinto, ex assignatione et concessione nostris, occupavit officium provisoris, emptoris, receptoris et custodis, omnium victualium et stuffurum nostrorum, pro defencione < ville > nostre Cales', et omnium aliarum villarum, castrorum et fortaliciorum nostrorum in partibus illis provisorum et providendorum, usque < certum > tempus nondum completum, et sub certa forma in litteris predictis contenta, prout in eisdem litteris plenius continetur. Nos, de fidelitate et circumspectione dilecti nobis Johannis Thrysk, nunc majoris stapule ville nostre Cales', et societatis mercatorum ejusdem stapule, plenius confidentes, ac pro eo quod idem Radulphus, litteras nostras predictas in cancellariam nostram restituit cancellandas; concessimus [memb. 28] eisdem majori et societati, et successoribus suis, quod idem nunc major, et quilibet alius major stapule predicte pro tempore existens, sit provisor, emptor, receptor et custos, omnium victualium et stuffurum nostrorum, pro defencione ville nostre Cales', et omnium aliorum villarum, castrorum et fortaliciorum nostrorum in partibus illis provisorum et providendorum. Et quod idem nunc major, et quilibet alius major stapule predicte pro tempore existens, habeat officium hujusmodi provisoris, emptoris et receptoris, et custodis, habendum, occupandum et excercendum officium illud, prefato nunc majori, et cuilibet alii majori stapule predicte pro tempore existente, per se, locum tenentem seu deputatum suum sufficientem, locum tenentes aut deputatos suos sufficientes, a festo Sancti Michelis Archangeli ultimo preterito, usque ad finem octo annorum extunc proximorum sequentium et plenarie complendorum: ita quod idem major, et quilibet hujusmodi major stapule predicte pro tempore existens, de eisdem victualibus et stuffuribus nobis et heredibus nostris respondeat, et fidelem compotum inde reddat annuatim ad scaccarium nostrum et heredum nostrorum. Et ulterius, assignavimus ipsum majorem, et quemlibet alium hujusmodi majorem pro tempore existente, ad faciendum omnia frectagia, cariagia, portagia, batellagia, et alias expensas necessarias quecumque eidem officio incumbentia, una cum omnibus operationibus et liberationibus artillarie nostre, venditionibus victualium, et quibuscumque aliis officium illud debite concernentibus, percipienda in officio illo, per manus suas proprias, pro se et servientibus suis, dicto officio debite pertinentibus, vadia et feoda pro eodem officio ab antiquo debita et consueta. Eo quod expressa mentio de vero valore annuo, seu certitudine officii predicti, aut ceterorum premissorum, aut de aliis donis sive concessionibus per nos eidem majori, seu alicui alii majori stapule predicte, aut alicui majori et societati stapule predicte, et successoribus suis, ante hec tempora factis, in presentibus minime factis existat; aut aliquo statuto, actu, ordinatione, restrictione, re, vel materia quacumque habitis, factis, sive in contrarium editis, non obstantibus. In cujus rei testimonium, has litteras nostras fieri fecimus patentes. Teste me ipso apud Westm', .xiij. o die Decembris, anno regni nostri sexto. 11. Edward by the grace of God king of England and France and lord of Ireland to all to whom the present letters shall come, greeting. Know that where our well-beloved esquire Ralph Wolseley has recently held, and has occupied by our assignment and grant by our letters patent dated at Westminster on 4 July in the fifth year of our reign [1465] the office of purveyor, buyer, receiver and keeper of all our victuals and supplies provided and to be provided for the defence of our town of Calais, and of all our other towns, castles and fortifications in those regions, until a certain time not yet completed, and on the terms contained in the aforesaid letters, as is more fully contained in the same letters. Having full confidence in the faithfulness and wisdom of our well-beloved John Thirsk, the present mayor of the staple of our town of Calais, and of the fellowship of merchants of the same staple, and because the same Ralph has returned our aforesaid letters to our chancery to be cancelled, we have granted [memb. 28] to the same mayor and fellowship, and to their successors, that the same present mayor, and every other mayor of the aforesaid staple at the time, shall be purveyor, buyer, receiver and keeper of all our victuals and supplies provided and to be provided for the defence of our town of Calais, and of all our other towns, castles and fortifications in those regions. And that the same present mayor, and every other mayor of the aforesaid staple at the time, should hold this office of purveyor, buyer and receiver and keeper, to hold, occupy and exercise that office to the aforesaid present mayor and every other mayor of the aforesaid staple at the time, by himself, his adequate lieutenant or deputy, his adequate lieutenants or deputies, from last Michaelmas, until the end of the next following and fully completed eight years: provided that the same mayor, and every such mayor of the aforesaid staple at the time, shall be answerable for the same victuals and supplies to us and to our heirs, and shall render a faithful account of them each year at our exchequer and that of our heirs. And moreover, we have assigned to the same mayor, and to every other such mayor at the time, responsibility for all freight, carriage, portage, boat-hire and any other necessary expenses incumbent on the same office, together with all the workings and payments of our artillery, the sale of victuals, and any other thing which properly concerns that office, receiving in that office by his own hands for himself and for his servants properly pertaining to that office, the traditional wages and fees due for that office. Notwithstanding that explicit mention of the true annual value or the exact nature of the aforesaid office, or of the other things stated, or of other gifts or grants made by us in the past to the same mayor, or to any other mayor of the aforesaid staple, or to any mayor and fellowship of the aforesaid staple, and to their successors, is not in the present letters; or any other statute, act, ordinance, restriction, thing or matter whatsoever had, made or issued to the contrary. In witness of which we have caused these our letters patent to be made. Witnessed by myself at Westminster, 13 December, in the sixth year of our reign [1466].
12. And by thadvis and assent of the lordes spirituelx and temporelx, and of the comyns of this his reame, in this present parlement beyng, and by auctorite of the same parlement, affermeth, approveth, ratifieth, confermeth and graunteth, to the said maire and feliship of marchauntes of the seid staple, and to their successours, and the marchauntez of the seid staple for the tyme beyng, to theym and to every of theym, [p. v-616][col. a] all the same lettres patentes, and all thinges in theym and in every of theym conteyned, to be good, available and effectuell. And over this, it is ordeyned and establisshed, by the seid advis and auctorite, that the seid maire and feliship of marchauntez, and the same marchauntez, their heires, and successours or executours, nor eny of theym, for any shippyng withoute custume and subsidie paiyng, reteindre and perceyvyng of custumes and subsidies, had or to be hadde by force of the said lettres patentes therof made, beryng date the seid .xiij. day of Decembre, the seid sexte yere, < sith the .xix. day of May in the same sexte yere > , had, made or doon, or to be hadde, made or doon, extend not, nor be taken nor hadde, in deduction, conclusion, diminution, or allowaunce of eny part of the seid somme of .xxxij m dccclxi.li., specified in the same lettres patentes, made to the seid maire and feliship of marchauntez, and marchauntez, nor of eny other sommes to theym, or any of theym, by the kyng heretofore graunted, nor of eny part of theym, save and except oonly the seid .v m .li. by yere, for every of the seid yeres, and .mmd.li. for the seid half yere, to be therof deducted in maner and fourme in the same lettres patentez expressed and conteyned. And that the same maire, feliship and marchauntez, the successours of theym, and of every of theym, and every of theym, have, perceyve and < enjoy > all the seid custumes and subsidies, as well by wey of perceyvyng and resceite, as by wey of reteindre, in fourme in the same lettres patentes expressed, except above excepted, employed and to be emploied in party of the charges and paymentez made and borne, and to be made and borne, by the seid maire and feliship, and marchauntez, the successours of theym or any of theym, amountyng to the said .x m xxij.li. .iiij. s. .viij. d. by yere, howe so ever the seid maire, feliship and marchauntez, or any of theym, be named or called in eny wise. 12. And by the advice and assent of the lords spiritual and temporal and of the commons of this his realm being in this present parliament, and by authority of the same parliament, [the king] affirms, approves, ratifies, confirms and grants to the said mayor and fellowship of merchants of the said staple, and to their successors, and to the merchants of the said staple at the time, to them and to each of them, [p. v-616][col. a] that all the same letters patent, and everything contained in them and in each of them, be good, valid and effectual. And moreover it is ordained and decreed by the said advice and authority that the said mayor and fellowship of merchants, and the same merchants, their heirs, and successors or executors, or any of them, that any shipment without paying customs and subsidies, retaining and receiving the customs and subsidies, had or to be had by force of the said letters patent issued thereupon, dated the said 13 December in the said sixth year, had, made or done since 19 May in the same sixth year, or to be had, made or done, shall not extend, or be taken or made in deduction, settlement, diminution or allowance of any part of the said sum of £32,861 specified in the same letters patent made to the said mayor and fellowship of merchants, and merchants, or of any other sums previously granted to them, or any of them, by the king, or of any part of them, save and except only the said £5,000 a year for each of the said years, and £2,500 for the said half year, to be deducted from them in the manner and form described and contained in the same letters patent. And that the same mayor, fellowship and merchants, the successors of them and of each of them, and each of them, shall have, receive and enjoy all the said customs and subsidies, by way of receiving and receipt as well as by way of retaining [them] in the form described in the same letters patent, save the above exceptions, employed and to be employed, towards the charges and payments made and borne, and to be made and borne, by the said mayor and fellowship, and merchants, the successors of them or of any of them, amounting to the said £10,022 4s. 8d. a year, however the said mayor, fellowship and merchants, or any of them, are named or called in any way.
Provided also, that Thomas Blount, squyer, the which hath occupied and excercised the office of tresorer of Caleis and the marches there, from the seid .vi. day of Aprill unto the .xiij. day of Decembre aforeseid, be admitted to accompt, yf he wille, and accompt unto the kyng at his eschequer, of his seid office, and of all paymentes of wages, fees, rewardes and reparations, and of all other thinges to the same office belongyng, for that tyme, or every or eny parte of that tyme: and that of all receytes had by the same Thomas, by that tyme, or eny parte therof, wherof the same Thomas so theryn accompte, the seid maire, feliship and marchauntes of the seid staple be not charged nor chargeable to the kyng in eny wise. Also it is ordeyned, by the seid advis and auctorite, that the maire and feliship of marchauntez of the staple of the towne of Caleis, and their successours, and the marchauntez of the same staple, joyntly or severally, may have, perceyve, and reteyne in their owne handes, or in the handes of any of theym, .ij m .li. yerely, duryng the terme of .vi. yere, fro the fest of Michelmas next after the first day of this parlement, for the arrerages of the wages of capteyn and soldeours of the seid towne, castell and marches of Caleis, beyng behynde unpaied after the .vi. day of Aprill, the .vi. yere of the kynges reigne, and also .d. marc yerely, duryng the terme of .viij. yere and a half, fro the seid .vi. day of Aprill, for tymbre for the werkes of the seid towne, castels and marches, bought and to be bought, of the surplusage of the custumes and subsidies of wolle and wollefell, and skynnes called shorlyng and morlyng, growyng and comyng yerely of the seid custumes and subsidies, above the sommes of .x m xxij.li. .iiij. s. .viij. d., assigned by the kynges lettres patentes to be had and perceyved to the yerely payment of the capteyn and soldeours of the towne and marches aforeseid, for their wages, for terme of [col. b] .viij. yere and a half; and over .v m .li. assigned by the same lettres patentes, to be reteyned yerely duryng the seid .viij. yere and a half, in partie of payment and contentation of .xxxij m dccclxi.li.; and over the somme of .m. marc yerely, to be reteyned or perceyved duryng the seid .viij. yere and a half, for reparation of the seid werkes, as in the same lettres patentes is expressed. Provided also, that Thomas Blount, esquire, who has occupied and exercised the office of treasurer of Calais and the marches there from the said 6 April to the aforesaid 13 December, shall be admitted to account, if he wishes, and account to the king at his exchequer for his said office, and for all payments of wages, fees, rewards and repairs, and of all other things belonging to the same office for that time, or each or any part of that time: and that for all receipts received by the same Thomas during that time, or any part of it, for which the same Thomas has thus accounted, the said mayor, fellowship and merchants of the said staple shall not be charged or chargeable to the king in any way. Also it is ordained, by the said advice and authority, that the mayor and fellowship of merchants of the staple of the town of Calais, and their successors, and the merchants of the same staple, jointly or separately, may have, receive and retain in their own hands, or in the hands of any of them, £2,000 each year during the term of six years from Michaelmas following the first day of this parliament, for the arrears of the wages of the captain and soldiers of the said town, castle and marches of Calais, which are in arrears after 6 April in the sixth year of the king's reign [1466], and also 500 marks a year during the term of eight and a half years from the said 6 April, for timber bought and to be bought for the works of the said town, castles and marches, from the surplus of the customs and subsidies on wool and woolfells, and skins called shorling and morling, growing and coming each year from the said customs and subsidies, in addition to the sums of £10,022 4s. 8d. assigned by the king's letters patent to be taken and received for the annual payment of the wages of the captain and soldiers of the aforesaid town and marches, for the term of [col. b] eight and a half years; and in addition to the £5,000 assigned by the same letters patent, to be retained each year during the said eight and a half years in part payment and satisfaction of £32,861; and in addition to the sum of 1,000 marks a year, to be retained or received during the said eight and a half years for the repair of the said works, as is described in the same letters patent.
Provided alwey that this acte, nor noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extende ne be prejudiciall unto the biyng and shippyng of eny wolles, wolfelles, lammefell, shorlyng or morlyng, of the growyng be tween the waters of Tese and Twede, Northumberland, Cumbirland, Westmerland, the bisshopriche of Durham, Richemondshire and Northaldertonshire, to be shipped in the porte of Neucastell uppon Tyne, accordyng and after the fourme and effecte of an ordenaunce in the parlement sommoned at Westm' the .xxix. day of Aprill, the thirde yere of the kynges reigne, and by dyvers prorogations and adjornaments unto the .xxi. day of Januarie, the .iiij. th yere of his seid reigne contynued, the same .xxi. day of Januarie made. (fn. v-571-694-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial to the buying and shipment of any wool, woolfells, lambfells, shorling or morling produced between the rivers Tees and Tweed, [and in] Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland, the bishopric of Durham, Richmondshire and Northallertonshire shipped in the port of Newcastle upon Tyne according and after the terms and effect of an ordinance made in the parliament summoned at Westminster on 29 April in the third year of the king's reign [1463], and continued by various prorogations and adjournments until 21 January in the fourth year of his said reign [1465]. (fn. v-571-694-1)
Also it is ordeyned by the seid auctorite, that the seid maire and feliship of marchauntez of the seid staple, and their successours, yerely duryng the seid terme of .vij. yere, kepe and reteyne in their owne handes a .m. marc, for the contentation and payment of part of the yerely fees, wages and rewardes of the kynges juges, sergeauntez and attourney, to theym and every of theym by reason of their offices due, and to be due, over the seid sommes, amountyng to the somme of < .xviij m xxij.li. > .iiij. s. .viij. d., yf the seid somme of a .m. marc yerely growe in the handes of the seid maire and feliship, or their successours, of, in and by reason of eny of the premisses, over the seid somme of < .xviij m xxij. > li. .iiij. s. .viij. d. And if the seid somme of a .m. marc, growe not hooly eny yere of the same terme, as is aforesaid, but a part therof growe, then the seid maire and feliship, and their successours, content and pay yerely to the seid juges, sergeauntez and attourney, and eche of theym, suche somme and sommes oonly, as shall growe within the seid somme of a .m. marc: so alwey, that this acte in no wyse be prejudiciall to any graunte or grauntes made by the kyng to the forseid maire and feliship of marchauntez, by what name or names so ever they, or eny of theym, in eny of the seid graunte or grauntes be named or called. (fn. v-571-696-1) Also it is ordained by the said authority that the said mayor and fellowship of merchants of the said staple and their successors shall keep and retain 1,000 marks in their own hands each year during the said term of seven years for the satisfaction and payment of part of the annual fees, wages and rewards of the king's judges, serjeants and attorney, due and to be due to them and each of them for their offices, in addition to the said sums, amounting to the sum of £18,022 4s. 8d., if the said sum of 1,000 marks a year grows in the hands of the said mayor and fellowship, or their successors, of, in and by reason of any of the foregoing, in addition to the said sum of £18,022 4s. 8d. And if not all of the said sum of 1,000 marks grows in any year of the same term, as is aforesaid, but only part of it grows, then the said mayor and fellowship and their successors shall satisfy and pay each year to the said judges, serjeants and attorney, and each of them, only such sum and sums as shall grow under the said sum of 1,000 marks: provided always that this act shall not be prejudicial in any way to any grant or grants made by the king to the aforesaid mayor and fellowship of merchants, by whatever name or names they, or any of them, are named or called in any of the said grant or grants. (fn. v-571-696-1)
[memb. 29]
Pro Thoma Tresham. For Thomas Tresham.
13. Item, quedam petitio exhibita fuit prefato domino regi, in dicto parliamento, per Thomam Tresham, militem, in hec verba: 13. Item, a petition was presented to the aforesaid lord king in the said parliament by Thomas Tresham, knight, in these words:
To the kyng oure liege lord, most mekely besecheth youre highnes, youre humble true liegeman Sir Thomas Tresham, knyght, that where in your parlement holden at Westm', the .iiij. th day of Novembre, the first yere of your gracious reigne, the seid Thomas, amonges other persones, was atteynted of high treason, for beyng in the felde besides Tawton ayenst youre highnes; and by auctorite of the same parlement it was ordeyned that the same Thomas shuld forfaite all manoirs, londes, tenementes, rentes, services, fees, advousons, hereditamentez and possessions, with their appurtenauncez, which he hadde of astate of enheritaunce, or any other to his use, the .iiij. th day of < Marche, the > seid first yere of youre reigne, as in the seid acte of atteyndre more pleinly is conteyned; (fn. v-571-700-1) of the which atteyndre, and of all executions to be had ayenst his persone uppon the same, it liked youre said highnes, of youre especiall grace, to graunte unto the seid Thomas youre lettres of pardon under youre grete seall, beryng date the .xxvi. ti day of Marche, the .iiij. th yere of youre moost noble reigne, by the which the same Thomas, [p. v-617][col. a] from that tyme forth, was abled unto youre lawes, as in the same lettres of pardon more pleinly it doth appere, but not by youre seid pardon restored unto his lyvelode. That it please therfore youre seid highnes, to take into your moost gracious consideration, howe that the seid Thomas, at the seid felde besides Tawton, stode menyall servaunt unto Henry, at that tyme called Kyng Henry, and counteroller of his house, and by hym preferred to divers other notable offices, and in his service brought up of a childe, and so as his menyall servaunt of houshold was there by his commaundement, which commaundement at that tyme he durst not disobey. And over this graciously to considre, howe that sithen he understode youre title roiall, and that ye hadde taken upon you to reigne accordyng to youre right oure soverayn liege lord, the seid Thomas contynuelly hath abiden within this your reame, never at eny tyme sithen beyng at eny journey or felde ayenst your highnes, nor never sithen wold resorte nor yeve aide to any of your enemyes, nor wold < e not for noon > instaunce made to hym by your enemyes be at the feld of Wakefeld, ayenst the moost excellent prince, immediate progenitour unto your highnes, of blessed memorie, my lord youre fader; nor never was at noon other journey ne felde before that ayenst your persone, but daily by all the meanes that he < kowde > , [...] not lettyng for the juperdie of hym self, hath sued to stonde in the favour of your good < grace > , [...] entendyng as youre true liegeman to doo you feithfull service at his power, to his lyves ende. And over that to take into your most gracious consideration, howe that the seid Sire Thomas, by the licence of your highnes, hath bargayned and agreed with all suche persones as it hath liked youre highnes to graunte his lyvelode unto, and the same lyvelode he hath aswell by your graunte to hym and to his heires, as by the releases, astates and confirmations of the seid persones, the whiche sommes by hym content for the same, amounte to the somme of .mm. marc and more, for the which of grete parte he resteth yette endetted to dyvers of his frendes, for the contentment wherof he can make noo chevysaunce of his lyvelode, in asmuche as noo persone wolle take it for any suerte of their payment, nor bargeyn, nor marye with his sonne and heire, because of the seid acte, withoute that he, by the merciable favour and socour of your good grace, may be restored by auctorite of youre parlement. To the king our liege lord, your humble, true liegeman Sir Thomas Tresham, knight, most meekly prays your highness, that where in your parliament held at Westminster on 4 November in the first year of your gracious reign [1461], the said Thomas, among other persons, was attainted of high treason for being in the battlefield beside Towton against your highness, and by authority of the same parliament it was ordained that the same Thomas should forfeit all manors, lands, tenements, rents, services, fees, advowsons, hereditaments and possessions, with their appurtenances, which he had by inheritance, or that any other had to his use, on 4 March in the said first year of your reign [1461], as is more fully contained in the said act of attainder; (fn. v-571-700-1) of which attainder, and of all executions to be made against his person upon the same, it pleased your said highness, of your special grace, to grant to the said Thomas your letters of pardon under your great seal dated 26 March in the fourth year of your most noble reign [1464], whereby the same Thomas [p. v-617][col. a] was legally enabled from that time forth, as more fully appears in the same letters of pardon, but not restored to his livelihood by your said pardon. That it might therefore please your said highness to take into your most gracious consideration how the said Thomas, at the said battlefield beside Towton, was a household servant to Henry, at that time called King Henry, and controller of his household, and preferred by him to several other important offices, and raised in his service since childhood, and was there as his household servant at his command, which command he dared not disobey at that time. And in addition, graciously to consider how, since he has come to understand your royal title, and that you had taken rule upon you by your right, our sovereign liege lord, the said Thomas has continuously remained within this your realm, never subsequently at any time campaigning against or giving battle to your highness, or going to or giving assistance to any of your enemies, and that in spite of demands from your enemies he was not at the battle of Wakefield against the most excellent prince, the immediate progenitor of your highness, of blessed memory, my lord your father; and was never on any other previous campaign or battlefield against your person, but daily by all possible means, notwithstanding the danger to himself, he has petitioned to come into the favour of your good grace, intending as your true liegeman to do you faithful service with all his might until his life's end. And moreover to take into your most gracious consideration, how the said Sir Thomas, by your highness's licence, has bargained and agreed with all the persons to whom it has pleased your highness to grant his livelihood, and the same livelihood he has by your grant to him and to his heirs as well as by the releases, titles and confirmations of the said persons, for which he has paid sums totalling 2,000 marks and more, for the greater part of which he still remains indebted to several of his friends, for the payment of which he can raise no funds from his livelihood, inasmuch as no one will accept it as guarantee of their payment or bargain, or marry with his son and heir because of the said act, unless he, by the merciful favour and aid of your good grace, might be restored by authority of your parliament.
That it please therfore your seid highnes, of your moost habundant grace, in consideration of the premisses, by the advis of your lordes spirituelx and temporelx, and by thassent of your commens, in this your present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same, to enacte, establissh and ordeyne, that the seid Thomas Tresham, by what name so ever he be called in the said acte or actes, and his heires, be restored and enabled to their worshippes, enheritaunce, possessions and lyvelode, and to all suytes, claymes, benefices and avauntages that they myght have or have had, yf the seid acte or actes had never be made, as though the same acte or actes had never be made, had nor ordeyned; the same acte or actes notwithstondyng. And that the seid atteyndre and forfeiture comprehended in the seid acte or actes, as ayenst the seid Sir Thomas and his heires, be voide and of noon effecte. And that it be lefull to the seid Thomas, and to his heires, by the seid auctorite, to entre aswell uppon youre possessions and youre patentes, as uppon the possessions of any other, into all such manoirs, fees, hundredes, advousons, annuiteez, libertees, fraunchises, londes, tenementes, services, reversions, and all maner heritementes, commoditeez, interesses and possessions, with their appurtenauncez, other than he had of the graunte, or by occasion of any graunte, of Henry, late called Kyng Henry the sixt, which he or any other persone or [col. b] persones to his use, had or shuld have hadde at the tyme of the seid atteindre, or at any tyme afore or sithen, yf the seid acte or actes had never be made, in as ample and large fourme, and of like astate, as he or they shuld have hadde theym or any of theym, yf the same acte or actes had never be made, hadde nor ordeyned. Savyng to every of youre liege people and their heires, and everyche of theym, such action, right, title and lawfull interesse, as they or any of theym hadde in any of the seid manoirs, londes, tenementes and other the premisses, or any parcell therof, the tyme of the seid atteyndre or any tyme sith, other than by youre lettres patentes made to theym or any of theym sith the seid atteyndre. And that it be ordeyned by the seid auctorite, that noo persone or persones that have taken any goodes or catelles, or the profittes of any londes or tenementes, that were the seid Sir Thomas, or any other to his use, graunted to theym by your highnes, by your commaundement by mouth, or otherwise by any of your writynges, be not therfore chargeable ayenst the seid Sir Thomas, nor ayenst any other to his use, by way of action nor otherwise: and that noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, be prejudiciall to this said acte or ordynaunce, but that this acte take effect; any other acte made or to be made notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-700a-1) That it might therefore please your said highness, of your most abundant grace, in consideration of the foregoing, by the advice of your lords spiritual and temporal, and by the assent of your commons assembled in this your present parliament, and by authority of the same, to enact, decree and ordain that the said Thomas Tresham, by whatever name he is called in the said act or acts, and his heirs be restored and enabled to their good names, inheritance, possessions and livelihood, and to all suits, claims, benefits and advantages that they might have or have had if the said act or acts had never been made, as though the same act or acts had never been made, had or ordained; notwithstanding the same act or acts. And that the said attainder and forfeiture included in the said act or acts shall be void and of no effect against the said Sir Thomas and his heirs. And that by the said authority it shall be lawful for the said Thomas and his heirs to enter upon your possessions and letters patent as well as upon the possessions of anyone else, into all the manors, fees, hundreds, advowsons, annuities, liberties, franchises, lands, tenements, services, reversions, and all kinds of hereditaments, commodities, interests and possessions, with their appurtenances, other than those he had of the grant, or by occasion of any grant, of Henry, recently called King Henry the sixth, which he or any other person or [col. b] persons to his use had or should have had at the time of the said attainder, or at any time before or since, if the said act or acts had never been made, in as ample and full a form, and by the same title as he or they should have had them or any of them if the same act or acts had never been made, had or ordained. Saving to all your liege people and their heirs, and each of them, such action, right, title and lawful interest as they or any of them had in any of the said manors, lands, tenements and the other things stated, or any part of them, at the time of the said attainder or at any time since, other than by your letters patent made to them or any of them since the said attainder. And that it shall be ordained by the said authority that no person or persons who have taken any goods or chattels, or the profits of any lands or tenements which were the said Sir Thomas's, or any other's to his use, granted to them by your highness by your verbal command or otherwise by any of your writings, shall therefore be accountable towards the said Sir Thomas, or towards any other person to his use, by means of action or otherwise: and that no other act made or to be made in this present parliament shall be prejudicial to this said act or ordinance, but that this act shall take effect; notwithstanding any other act made or to be made. (fn. v-571-700a-1)
Qua quidem petitione, in parliamento predicto lecta, audita et plenius intellecta, de avisamento dominorum spiritualium et temporalium, et assensu communitatis regni Anglie, in dicto parliamento existentibus, ac auctoritate ejusdem parliamenti, respondebatur eidem in forma sequenti: When this petition had been read, heard and fully understood in the aforesaid parliament, by the advice of the lords spiritual and temporal and the assent of the commons of the realm of England being in the said parliament, and by authority of the same parliament, it was answered in the following form:
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Soit fait come il est desire. Let it be done as it is desired.
Pro domino de Willughby. For Lord Willoughby.
14. Item, quedam alia petitio exhibita fuit eidem domino regi, in dicto parliamento, per Ricardum Welles dominum Willughby, in hec verba: 14. Item, another petition was presented to the same lord king in the said parliament by Richard Welles, Lord Willoughby, in these words:
To the kyng oure liege lord, please it your highnes, of youre most mercifull and gracious disposition, to have in youre tender consideration: howe that youre humble subgette and true liegeman Richard Welles Lord Willughby, eldest son to Lion late Lord Welles, whome God assoile, sith the tyme it pleased youre most noble grace to admitte hym to the same, at youre towne of Gloucestre, in the first yere of youre most prosperous reigne, hath been of humble, true and due obeysaunce to you, liege lord, and youre lawes, in wille, worde and dede, and ever so shall be duryng his life, and redy to juperre his life, lyvelode and goodes, after his power, for youre title and right. Howe be it that be force of an acte made ayenst his seid fader, in youre parlement holden at Westm', the .iiij. th day of Novembre, the first yere of youre reigne, he is left so bare of lyvelode, that he may not do to youre highnes so good service as his hert specially desireth to doo, nor like accordyng to the degre that he is called to. (fn. v-571-710-1) To the king our liege lord, may it please your highness of your most merciful and gracious disposition to consider sympathetically how your humble subject and true liegeman Richard Welles, Lord Willoughby, eldest son of Lionel, late Lord Welles, whom God absolve, since the time it pleased your most noble grace to admit him to your grace at your town of Gloucester in the first year of your most prosperous reign, has been of humble, true and due obedience to you, liege lord, and your laws, in will, word and deed, and shall always be so during his lifetime, and ready to risk his life, livelihood and goods, with all his might, for your title and right. Nevertheless, by force of an act made against his said father in your parliament held at Westminster on 4 November in the first year of your reign [1461], he is left so deprived of livelihood that he may not do your highness such good service as his heart particularly desires, nor such as his status requires. (fn. v-571-710-1)
Wherefore please it youre moost excellent grace, by the advis and assent of youre lordes spirituelx and temporelx, and youre comons, in this present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same, to ordeigne, establish and enacte, that the forseid acte in no wise be hurt or prejudice to the seid Richard, nor to his heires; but that he and his heires be restored and abled to all such name and estate, as by or after the deth of his seid fader shuld have growen, or to hym discended, yf the seid acte hadde not be made. And that the same Richard and his heires, in like wise and by the same auctorite, be heires of blode to all their auncestres, and able to enherite, as heires to theym, as wele all maners, lordshippes, landes, tenementes, rentes, reversions, services, [p. v-618][col. a] as other enheritamentez, that any auncestre of the seid Richard lawfully hadde, have, or ought of right to have; and to sue and have, as heires to all the seid auncestres, all maner actions and suytes auncestrelles, in like maner and fourme as the seid Richard and his heires shuld or myght have enherit, doon, hadde or sued, yf the seid acte never had be made. And that it shall be lawfull to the seid Richard and his heires, to entre, sease, have, opteyn, excercise, possede, occupie and enherit, all the maners, lordshippes, landes, tenementes, fee fermes, annuiteez, rentes, revercions, services, advousons and other enheritementez, which his seid fader, or any other to his use, hadde and helde the tyme of his deth, in fee symple or fee taill; and also to entre into all such maners, lordshippes, landes, tenementes and other premisses, which to the seid Richard Lord Willughby, after or by the deth of his seid fader, shuld have descended, remayned, reverted, or in any other wise belonged, yf the seid acte ayenst his seid fader never hadde be made; and the same maners, lordshippes, landes, tenementes and other premisses, lawfully have and possede, with the issues and revenuez of the same, oonly from the fest of the translation of Seint Thomas the Martir, next after the first day of this present parlement, withoute any of the seid maners, lordshippes, landes, tenementes and other premisses, or any parcell of theym, to be sued oute of youre handes after the cours of youre chauncerie; and that the same entre, season, havyng and possession, be to the seid Richard and his heires of as grete strengh, force and effect in the lawe, as if the same Richard or his heires hadde the same in due fourme sued by due and lawfull lyvery oute of youre handes accordyng to the lawes, and after the cours of youre chauncerie, in cas the seid acte had not be made: howe be it that the seid maners, lordshippes, landes, tenementes, other premissez, or any of theym, were holden of you in chief or otherwise. Savyng to every of youre liege people and their heires, and everyche of theym, such action, right, title and lawfull interesse, as they or any of theym hadde in any of the seid maners, lordshippes, landes, tenementes and other premisses, or any parcell therof, the tyme of the seid acte made or any tyme sith, other than by the mean of your lettres patentes made sith the seid acte. Savyng also to Margaret duches of Somers', late the wyfe of the seid Lord Welles, hir jointure and dower of all the premisses, such as she had or shuld have had yf the seid acte had not be made. And that it be ordeyned by the seid auctorite, that noo persone nor persones, that have taken any of the profittez of the seid maners, lordshippes, landes, tenementes or other premisses, that were the seid late Lord Welles, or any other to his use, afore the seid fest of Seint Thomas, be not therfore chargeable ayenst the seid Richard, nor ayenst eny other to his use, by wey of action nor otherwise. And that noon other acte made or to be made in this present parlement be prejudiciall to this seid acte or ordynaunce: but that this acte take effecte; any other acte made or to be made notwithstondyng. Wherefore, may it please your most excellent grace, by the advice and assent of your lords spiritual and temporal and of your commons assembled in this present parliament, and by authority of the same, to ordain, decree and enact that the aforesaid act shall not be harmful or prejudicial in any way to the said Richard, or to his heirs; but that he and his heirs shall be restored and enabled to all the name and title that should have grown or descended to him by or after the death of his said father if the said act had not been made. And that the same Richard and his heirs, in the same way and by the same authority, shall be heirs in blood to all their ancestors, and able to inherit as their heirs all manors, lordships, lands, tenements, rents, reversions, services, [p. v-618][col. a] as well as other hereditaments that any ancestor of the said Richard lawfully had, has, or ought of right to have; and to sue and have, as heirs of all the said ancestors, all ancestral actions and suits, in the same manner and form as the said Richard and his heirs should or might have inherited, done, had or sued if the said act had never been made. And that it shall be lawful for the said Richard and his heirs to enter, seize, have, obtain, exercise, possess, occupy and inherit all the manors, lordships, lands, tenements, fee-farms, annuities, rents, reversions, services, advowsons and other hereditaments which his said father, or any other person to his use, had and held at the time of his death in fee-simple or fee-tail; and also to enter into all the manors, lordships, lands, tenements and other things stated which should have descended, remained, reverted or belonged in any other way to the said Richard, Lord Willoughby, after or by the death of his said father if the said act against his said father had never been made; and lawfully have and possess the same manors, lordships, lands, tenements and other things stated, with their issues and revenues, only from the feast of the translation of St Thomas the Martyr next after the first day of this present parliament [7 July 1467], without suing any of the said manors, lordships, lands, tenements and the other things stated, or any part of them, out of your hands according to the procedure of your chancery; and that the same entry, seisin, tenure and possession shall be to the said Richard and his heirs of as great a strength, force and effect in the law as if the same Richard or his heirs had sued the same in due form by due and lawful livery out of your hands according to the law, and according to the procedure of your chancery, if the said act had not been made: notwithstanding that the said manors, lordships, lands, tenements and the other things stated, or any of them, were held of you in chief or otherwise. Saving to all your liege people and their heirs, and to each of them, such action, right, title and lawful interest as they or any of them had in any of the said manors, lordships, lands, tenements and the other things stated, or any part of them, when the said act was made or at any time since, other than by means of your letters patent made since the said act. Saving also to Margaret, duchess of Somerset, widow of the said Lord Welles, her jointure and dower in all the things stated, such as she had or should have had if the said act had not been made. And that it be ordained by the said authority that no person or persons who have taken any of the profits of the said manors, lordships, lands, tenements or the other things stated which were of the said late Lord Welles, or any other person to his use, before the said feast of St Thomas, shall be accountable for them to the said Richard, or to any other person to his use, by means of action or otherwise. And that any other act made or to be made in this present parliament shall not be prejudicial to this said act or ordinance: but that this act shall take effect; notwithstanding any other act made or to be made.
Qua quidem petitione, in parliamento predicto lecta, audita et plenius intellecta, de avisamento et assensu dominorum spiritualium et temporalium, ac communitatis regni Anglie, in dicto parliamento existentium, ac auctoritate ejusdem parliamenti, respondebatur eidem in forma sequenti: When this petition had been read, heard and fully understood in the aforesaid parliament, by the advice and assent of the lords spiritual and temporal and of the commons of the realm of England being in the said parliament, it was answered in the following form:
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Soit fait come il est desire. Let it be done as it is desired.
[memb. 30]
Adjornatio parliamenti. The adjournment of parliament.
15. Memorandum quod primo die Julii, domino rege, ac dominis spiritualibus et temporalibus, necnon communibus, in pleno parliamento comparentibus, prefati communes per prelocutorem suum declarabant, [col. b] quod qualiter eidem domino regi, in inchoatione dicti parliamenti, ore suo proprio sui dispositionem et intentionem, que [fuit] ut de propriis vivere se disposuerat, ipsis communibus edicere complacebat; ac qualiter eidem concordando, quedam billa, formam actus resumpcionis in se continens, in eodem parliamento exhibita fuit, et ipsis communibus ut eidem assentirent transmissa: cui quidem bille, habita prius matura deliberatione super contentis in eadem, iidem communes assensum suum prebuerunt; quam etiam billam iidem communes prefato domino regi adtunc et ibidem presentaverunt. Et ulterius idem prelocutor, nomine communitatum predictorum, prefato domino regi humillime supplicabat, quatinus sue serenitati placeret, de habendo in sua tenera memoria salvam custodiam et defencionem maris, ville et castri Cales', ac terre sue Hibernie, necnon marchearum suarum versus Scotiam; et ulterius de providendo quod leges, statuta et ordinationes, ante ea tempora pro conservatione regis et regni edita et usitata, debite executioni demandarentur. Ac quod homicidia, murdra, riote, extorciones, raptus mulierum, roberie et alia malefacta, que in regno circumquaque consuetudinaliter et miserabiliter facta et perpetrata fuerant, debite corrigerentur et punirentur, ad ipsorum communium et omnium illorum pro quibus veniebant solacium singulare. Quibus ex parte dicti domini regis, et ejus mandato, regratiatione ipsis communibus pro suis laboribus circa dictam resumptionem ostensis prius facta, per venerabilem patrem Robertum Bathon' et Wellen' episcopum, cancellarium Anglie, extitit responsum, quatinus idem dominus rex, omnia et singula per ipsos communes declarata et desiderata profunde conceperat; et qualiter idem dominus rex, pro salva custodia castri et ville Cales', et marchearum ibidem, ac contentatione capitanei, soldariorum, et aliorum necessariorum ibidem, satis sufficienter providerat, prout in quodam actu in eodem parliamento inde edito plene liquet; ac pro securitate terre sue Hibernie fuit in providendo, prout infra breve ipsis communibus notum esset; ac pro custodia maris providere intendebat taliter qualiter defensioni ejusdem deserviret; et pro custodia marchearum versus Scotiam idem dominus rex sperabat talem provisionem fore factam, qualis securitatem inde et terre sue in ea parte concerneret. Ceterumque, quoad executionem legum, statutorum et ordinationum ante ea tempora editorum, pro punitione malefactorum; idem dominus rex, de avisamento dominorum spiritualium et temporalium, ac justiciariorum suorum, ea equitati et justicie concordando, debite executioni demandare intendebat, ac homicidia, murdra, roberias, extorsiones, et cetera malefacta predicta, et perpetratores inde, favente Deo, reprimere et punire, ad ipsorum communium et omnium illorum quorum statum representabant securitatem et solamen. 15. Be it remembered that on 1 July, with the lord king and the lords spiritual and temporal and also the commons present in full parliament, the aforesaid commons declared through their speaker [col. b] how very pleasing it had been to the commons that the lord king had announced at the beginning of the said parliament, with his own lips, that he intended to live of his own, and how, being of one mind on the matter, a certain bill, containing an act of resumption, had been presented in the same parliament, and passed to the commons so that they might agree to it: to which bill, after mature deliberation on its contents, the same commons agreed; which bill the same commons also presented to the aforesaid lord king then and there. And in addition the same speaker, in the name of the aforesaid commons, humbly beseeched the aforesaid lord king that it might please his serene highness to bear in mind the safe-keeping and defence of the sea, of the town and castle of Calais, and his land of Ireland, and also of his marches towards Scotland; and moreover they demanded that provision be made for the proper execution of the laws, statutes and ordinances issued and used before that time for the preservation of the king and the realm. And that homicides, murders, riots, extortions, rapes of women, robberies and other crimes which had been habitually and lamentably committed and perpetrated throughout the realm should be properly corrected and punished, for the particular comfort of the commons themselves and of those for whom they came. To which the venerable father Robert, bishop of Bath and Wells, chancellor of England, replied on behalf of the said lord king and at his command, after first thanking the commons for their efforts concerning the said resumption, that the same lord king fully understood each and every thing announced and requested by the commons; and how the same lord king had made adequate provision for the safe-keeping of the castle and town of Calais, and of the marches there, and for the satisfaction of the captain, soldiers and other necessities there, as is fully demonstrated in a certain act issued in the same parliament; how he would provide for the security of his land of Ireland would shortly be made known to the commons; and for the keeping of the sea he intended to provide such defence as it merited; and for the keeping of the marches towards Scotland the same lord king trusted that such provision would be made as would bring the security of his land in that region. And for the rest, as regards the execution of the laws, statutes and ordinances made before this time for the punishment of wrongdoers; the same lord king, by the advice of the lords spiritual and temporal, and of his justices, in conformity with equity and justice, intended to demand proper execution, and to suppress and punish homicides, murders, robberies, extortions and the other aforesaid crimes, and their perpetrators, God willing, for the safety and comfort of the commons and of all those whom they were representing.
16. Subsequenterque, eodem die, prefatus dominus cancellarius, de mandato dicti domini regis ulterius declaravit, qualiter idem dominus rex, temporis autumpnalis proximitatem ac altam anni sesonam, et ferventis caloris aeris intemperanciam, necnon pestilentie plagam regnare incipientem, qualiter quosdam de domo communitatis plaga illa infectos ab hac luce fuisse subtractos luculentos attendebat, in ipsius domini regis, ac dominorum et communium dicto parliamento interessent periculum manifestum, quod hiis et aliis considerationibus et causis urgentibus, parliamentum suum predictum, usque sextum diem Novembris tunc proximum futurum, apud villam suam de Redyng tunc tenendum, prorogare et adjornare voluit, ac illud realiter sic prorogavit et adjornavit, omnibus et singulis quorum interfuit firmiter injungendo, quod apud dictam villam de Redyng, dicto sexto die Novembris, excusatione quacumque cessante, personaliter convenirent, ad tractandum, communicandum et consentiendum super hiis que tunc ibidem pro pacis bono ac regis et regni commodo, favente domino, contigerint ordinari. 16. And later on the same day, the aforesaid lord chancellor further announced at the said lord king's command that the same lord king was mindful of the approach of harvest, and that it was the height of the summer, and the excessively hot weather, and also that the plague was beginning to hold sway to such an extent that some luminaries of the commons house had caught that plague and died, to the manifest danger of the lord king himself and of the lords and commons who should be present in the said parliament, and that for these and other pressing considerations and reasons he wished to prorogue and adjourn his aforesaid parliament until the following 6 November, to be held then at the town of Reading, and he did indeed prorogue and adjourn it, firmly ordering everyone concerned to assemble in person at the said town of Reading on the said 6 November, without any excuses, to consider, discuss and reach agreement on those matters which might then be ordained there for the good of the peace and of the king and of the realm at this time, God willing.
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[col. a]
Prorogacio parliamenti. Prorogation of parliament.
17. Memorandum quod sexto die Novembris, anno infrascripto, apud Redyng, ad quos diem et locum presens parliamentum prorogatum extitit et adjornatum, domino rege in quadam camera infra abbaciam de Redyng predictam ad hoc preparatam [sic: read 'preparata'] regali solio residente, et tribus regni statibus in pleno parliamento tunc congregatis: venerabilis pater Robertus Bathon' et Wellen' episcopus, cancellarius Anglie, de mandato dicti domini regis declarabat, qualiter idem dominus rex, brevitatem dierum, ac etiam naturam et qualitatem illius sesone considerans, ulteriusque arduas et urgentes causas regimen politicum et bonum publicum regni sui concernentes tenerime mente revolvens, necnon materias inter ipsum regem et alios de partibus transmarinis dependentes, que absque avisamento dominorum suorum de consilio suo, ac assensu parliamenti sui, unde major pars tunc abfuit, mature responderi, concludi nec terminari valebant. Nolensque communes regni sui, in novi parliamenti summonitione et vocatione, pro illarum materiarum conclusione onerari vel laborari: quod horum premissorum considerationibus, dictum parliamentum suum, ab eodem sexto die Novembris, usque quintum diem Maii tunc proximum futurum duxit iterato prorogandum, et illud usque eundem quintum diem, videlicet, diem jovis proximum ante quindenam Pasche tunc proximam futuram, ibidem tunc tenendum, realiter prorogavit, omnibus et singulis quorum interfuit firmiter injungendo, quod apud Redyng, dicto quinto die Maii, excusatione quacumque cessante, personaliter convenirent, ad communicandum, tractandum et consentiendum super hiis que pro pleniori et saniori discussione, conclusione et determinatione materiarum predictarum, favente domino, contigerint ordinari. 17. Be it remembered that on 6 November in the aforewritten year at Reading, to which day and place the present parliament was prorogued and adjourned, with the lord king sitting on the royal throne in a certain room within the abbey of Reading aforesaid, which had been prepared for this, and with the three estates of the realm then assembled in full parliament: the venerable father Robert, bishop of Bath and Wells, chancellor of England, announced at the said lord king's command how the same lord king, sympathetically bearing in mind the shortness of the days and also the nature and quality of that season, and in addition the difficult and pressing matters concerning the politic rule and public good of his realm, and also the matters pending between the king and others concerning regions overseas which, without the advice of his lords of his council and the assent of his parliament, the majority of whom were then absent, could not be fully answered, concluded or settled. And not wishing the commons of his realm to be burdened or tasked by the summoning and calling of a new parliament to conclude that business, he, all things considered, commanded that his said parliament be prorogued again from that 6 November until the following 5 May, then to be held in the same place, and he did indeed prorogue it until the same fifth day, namely the Thursday before the quinzaine of Easter then next following, firmly ordering everyone concerned to assemble in person at Reading on the said 5 May, without any excuses, to consider, discuss and reach agreement on those matters which might then be ordained there for the fuller and wiser discussion, conclusion and settlement of the aforesaid business, God willing.
[col. b]
Adjornatio parliamenti. Adjournment of parliament.
18. Memorandum, quod die Jovis, quinto die Maii, anno dicti domini regis octavo, apud Redyng, ad quos diem et locum presens parliamentum fuit prorogatum, ipso domino rege in quadam camera infra abbaciam de Redyng predictam regali solio residente, dominis spiritualibus et temporalibus, necnon communibus, in pleno parliamento tunc comparentibus: venerabilis pater Robertus Bathon' et Wellen' episcopus, cancellarius Anglie, de mandato dicti domini regis declaravit, quod cum dominus rex, presens parliamentum suum apud palatium suum Westm' inchoaverit, et illud ibidem per dies aliquot tenuerit; ac pro quibusdam causis urgentibus, idem parliamentum a dicto palatio suo usque dictam villam de Redyng, et usque sextum diem Novembris proximum preteritum ibidem tunc tenendum, prorogaverit et adjornaverit; ac idem parliamentum eodem sexto die ibidem tenuerit; et illud ab eodem die, usque diem et locum quibus tunc tentum erat tenendum prorogaverit et continuaverit. Et qualiter tunc prefatus dominus rex, ex causis necessariis et probabilibus bonum regni concernentibus, necnon pro certis materiis inter ipsum regem et quosdam alios de partibus transmarinis tunc pendentibus, per dominos suos spirituales et temporales communibus dicti parliamenti tempore congruo notificandis et declarandis, protunc dictum parliamentum suum iterato prorogandum censuit et adjornandum, et illud usque duodecimum diem Maii tunc proximum futurum realiter prorogavit et continuavit; ac idem parliamentum usque dictum palatium Westm', dicto duodecimo die Maii, ibidem tunc tenendum, realiter adjornavit, omnibus et singulis quorum interfuit firmiter injungendo, quod apud Westm', dicto duodecimo die Maii, excusatione quacumque cessante, personaliter convenirent, intendencias suas ibidem impensuri. 18. Be it remembered that on Thursday 5 May in the eighth year of the said lord king at Reading [1468], to which day and place the present parliament had been prorogued, with the lord king himself sitting on the royal throne in a certain room within the aforesaid Reading Abbey, with the lords spiritual and temporal, and also the commons then assembled in full parliament: the venerable father Robert, bishop of Bath and Wells, chancellor of England, announced at the said lord king's command that where the lord king had begun his present parliament at his palace of Westminster, and it was held there for several days; and for certain pressing reasons he had prorogued and adjourned the same parliament from his said palace to the said town of Reading and until 6 November last to be held there then; and he held the same parliament there on the sixth day; and he prorogued and continued it from the same day to the day and place at which it was then being held. And how the aforesaid lord king, for necessary and proper reasons concerning the good of the realm, and also for certain business then pending between the king and certain other people concerning regions overseas, to be made known and announced through his lords spiritual and temporal to the commons of the said parliament at an appropriate time, had then resolved to prorogue and adjourn his said parliament again, and he did indeed prorogue and continue it until the following 12 May; and he did indeed adjourn the same parliament to the said palace of Westminster on the said 12 May, to be held there then, firmly ordering everyone concerned to assemble in person at Westminster on the said 12 May, without any excuses, to apply themselves attentively there.
[memb. 31]
ITEM, DIVERSE COMMUNES PETITIONES EXHIBITE FUERUNT EIDEM DOMINO REGI IN DICTO PARLIAMENTO PER COMMUNES REGNI ANGLIE IN EODEM PARLIAMENTO EXISTENTES, QUORUM TENORES, CUM SUIS RESPONSIONIBUS HIC INFERIUS PATENT. ITEM, VARIOUS COMMON PETITIONS WERE PRESENTED TO THE SAME LORD KING IN THE SAID PARLIAMENT BY THE COMMONS OF THE REALM OF ENGLAND BEING IN THE SAME PARLIAMENT, THE TENORS OF WHICH, WITH THEIR ANSWERS, ARE SHOWN HERE BELOW.
[col. a]
19. Prayen the comons in this present parlement assembled: that where there been aswele within your citee of Norwiche, as elles where within your counte of Norff', dyvers persones that make untrue ware, of all maner of worstedes, not beyng of the assises in lengh nor brede, nor of good true stuffe and makyng, as they shuld be, and were of olde tyme ascustumed to be, and the slayes and yerne therto belongyng untruely made and wrought, in grete deceyte aswell of deynszeins, as of straungers inhabited or repairyng into this your noble reame, that have used and usen to bie such merchaundises, trustyng that it were as it sheweth outeward, where of trouth it is contrarie. And there as worstedes were some tyme faire, true wrought, and pleasaunt merchaundise, and gretely desired and loved in the parties beyonde the see, nowe by cause they be of untrue stuffe, they be reported and called a subtill and an untrue merchaundise, and litell set by, to the right grete hurt of the custumes [col. b] of you, soverayn lord, and grete prejudice of your true liege people. [The making of worsteds in Norfolk.]
19. The commons assembled in this present parliament pray, that where there have been both within your city of Norwich and elsewhere within your county of Norfolk various people who falsely manufacture all kinds of worsteds, which are not of the length or breadth stipulated by the assizes, or of good, honest material and manufacture as they should be, and as they used to be in olden times, and their slays and yarn are dishonestly made and wrought, to the great deception of denizens as well as of foreigners who dwell in or come to this your noble realm, who have been accustomed and are accustomed to buy such merchandise, trusting to its outward appearance, whereas in truth it is otherwise. And whereas worsteds were once attractive, truly made and pleasing merchandise, and greatly desired and coveted in the regions overseas, now, because they are of false material, they are said to be and reputed doubtful and dishonest merchandise, and little valued, to the very great harm of your customs, [col. b] sovereign lord, and the great prejudice of your true liege people.
Wherfore please it your highnes, by thassent of your lordes spirituell and temporell assembled in this your present parlement, for the wele of all your true people, and imperpetuall amendement of the seid worstede, and destruction of all maner deceytes to be doon and wrought in worstedes by theym that werken it, and the meanes therof; that men of the seid crafte within the seid citee, may have power every yere, the Monday next after the fest of Pentecost, to chese .iiij. wardeyns within the said citee, of the same craft; and also that craftymen of the same craft likewyse withoute the cite, that is to witte, within the counte of Norff', have power every yere at the same day to chese .iiij. wardeyns within and of the seid counte, of the same craft; and the seid wardeyns in the seid counte and citee, to come bifore the maire of the said citee for the tyme beyng, uppon the Monday next [p. v-620][col. a] after the fest of Corpus Cristi than next folowyng, and there to be sworn bifore the maire of the said citee, and the stward of the duchie of Lancastr' within the said counte for the tyme beyng, yf it shall happen hym within the said citee to be than present, or elles bifore the maire oonly, the said stward than beyng absent. And that all the seid wardeyns, aswell within the seid citee as withoute, or elles the more part of theym, under this fourme aforesaid rehersed chosen and sworn, have full power for the yere than next ensuyng to oversee the werkmanship of the seid craftymen, and that they make and werk wele and truly, and of good stuffe, and to make and ordeyn suche rules and ordynaunces within the seid craft, as often as it shall seme to theym nedefull or necessarie, to the amendement of the seid worstedes and craft. And that suche rules and ordynaunces by theym soo made and ordeyned, to be by the seid craftymen obeyed and kept, or elles .iiij. of the seid wardeyns, theym of the seid craftymen that any of their said rules or ordynauncez breke or doo the contrarie, callyng to theym .vi. of the moost discrete of the seid craftymen within the said cite, and .vi. of the same craftymen within the said counte, by the discrecion of the maire or stward, or of oon of theym, shall punyssh. And that every pece of worstede, be suyng thorowe out the peace, of true makyng, good and convenient stuffe, and that they hold the lengh and brede, as the syse was wont to be of old tyme truly accustumed; that is to witte, beddes of the moost assise, in lengh .xiiij. yerdes large, and in brede .iiij. yerdes large; and beddes of the myddell assise, .xij. yerdes longe, and in brede .iij. yerdes; and beddes of the lest assise, .x. yerdes longe, and in brede .ij. yerdes and di'; and monkes clothes, .xij. yerdes longe at the lest, and .v. quarters brode; and chanon clothes of oon assise, .vi. yerdes longe, and .ij. yerdes brode; and of an other assise, .v. yerdes, and .vij. quarters brode; and double motleys, .vij. yerdes longe, and .v. quarters brode; and sengle motleys, .vi. yerdes longe, and .v. quarters brode; and double worstede, .x. yerdes longe, and .v. quarters brode; and half double worstede, .vi. yerdes longe, and .v. quarters brode; and rolled worsted, .xxx. yerds longe, and di' yerde brode: and that there be put in noon of the seid worstedes eny lambe wolle. And that the wardeyns of the same craft, and iche of theym for the tyme beyng, shall have power and auctorite to sease all such clothes and stuffe soo beyng defectyf. And that the seid maire and stward, and iche of theym, by .xij. men of the discrete craftymen of the said citee and counte, shall have power at all tymes to enquire, here and determyn, of all thoo that doon ayenst the seid ordenaunce within the seid citee or counte. Ferthermore that in eschewyng of suche deceytes and untrouth, that myght happe to be wrought and doon in the seid craft by the .viij. wardeyns aforesaid, outher with theym self oonly, or in counselyng of untrue werkmanship of other of the seid craftymen in the said citee and countie; that the maire of the said citee for the tyme beyng, and the seid stward, or oon of them, at suche tyme as hym thinketh moost nedefull, shall doo call afore hym the seid .xij. craftymen, or the more partie of them, and them charge to be sworn for to make a true serche, aswell in the stuffe, as in all the werkmanship of worstede, by the seid .viij. wardeyns hereafter to be wrought and made. And that the seid wardeyns soo founde defectyf, outher in execution of their office, in serche of all other of the same craftymen within the seid citee and counte, or in their owne stuffe or werkmanship, shall be corrected by the same maire or stward, in suche fourme as other trespassours of the same craft ought of right to be corrected. And that the seid wardeyns, and iche of theym, in every part of the seid cite of Norwiche, and other where in [col. b] the countees of Norff', Suff' and Cantebr', at all tymes covenable, shall have power to serche all maner of worstedes, and the stuffe of þe same, aswell within lomes as withoute lomes, wroute within the said citee of Norwiche or counte of Norff'. And yf eny man þerof, before the seid maire or stward, or eny of theym, befounde defectyf, by their discretion to be correcte, and the worstede and stuffe, founde in fourme aforesaid defectyf, to be forfeited; that oon half of suche forfeiture founde in the said cite of Norwiche, to the maire of the same cite, and founde other where, to the maire or baillifs of citees, burghs and townes, or to chief lordes of the fee, of and in such places as it shall fortune suche worstedes and stuffe by the seid wardeyns or by eny of theym by any cause aforesaid defectif or forfetable to be founde; and the other half, to the wardeyns of the seid craft for the tyme beyng. And that noo man of the seid craft make eny worstede, withoute he sette theruppon his owen woven marc, by ordenaunce of the seid wardeyns, or elles that worsted to be forfet to you, soverayn lord. And more over, for the pleyn reformation of the deceytes and untrouth above rehersed, by auctorite of this present parlement, and by auctorite of the same, may be ordeyned and enacted, that the seid .viij. wardeyns, the seid Monday next after Corpus Cristi yerely, incontinent after their charge above rehersed bifore the seid maire and stward, or oon of theym, resceyved, shall forthwith assigne oon certeyn place, or tweyn, within the said citee, and certeyn dayes wekely, and another certeyn place, or .ij. or more yf they thynk nedefull, in the seid counte of Norff', and certeyn dayes wekely, for the yere than next ensuyng, to thentent that eche pece of worstede which in that yere shall be put to sale, be brought before the wardeyns of the seid crafte for the tyme beyng, at oon of the same places so by theym assigned, to < thentent that as > wele the artificers of worstede, as the seid wardeyns, may knowe in certeyn the place where the seid worstedes may duely and truly be serched. And yf the seid wardeyns fynde the seid worstedes by their serche well and truly made, that than by the seid wardeyns, or by oon of theym, withoute fyne or fee, there be sette such a mark and token theron, so that all biers may knowe wele that it is sufficiently and truly serched and wrought; and that the seid serche extend aswell to the stuffe therof, as to the sufficient makyng: and such as they fynde defectyf, that the maire of the said citee, and stward of the seid duchie, or oon of theym for the tyme beyng, by the assent of the seid wardeyns and .xij. craftymen, shall have power by this acte to put theryn such correction as shall be thought by theym resonable; and that for eche pece of worstede sold, not tokened in fourme aforesaid, that the first seller therof forfeit the price of the pece so by hym sold to you, soverayn lord. And that all ordenaunces, actes and grauntes, made or to be made in prejudice or contraire to these premisses, concernyng worstedes, be voide and of noon effecte. And that all maner of maires, shirrefs and baillifs, and all other officers, be attendyng, aidyng and supportyng to the seid wardeyns in their serches, as often as they, or any of theym, been by the seid wardeyns, or be any of theym, resonably required. [The making of worsteds in Norfolk.]
Wherefore may it please your highness, by the assent of your lords spiritual and temporal assembled in this your present parliament, for the weal of all your true people, and the permanent improvement of the said worsted, and the ending of all the frauds done and committed by those who manufacture worsteds, and the means of committing them; that men of the said craft within the said city may have power each year to choose four wardens from the same craft within the said city on the Monday next after Whitsun; and also that in the same way the craftsmen of the same craft outside the city, that is to say, within the county of Norfolk, might have power to choose four wardens of the same craft each year on the same day within and from the said county; and the said wardens in the said county and city shall come before the mayor of the said city at the time on the Monday next [p. v-620][col. a] after the following feast of Corpus Christi, and there be sworn before the mayor of the said city, and the steward of the duchy of Lancaster within the said county at the time if he happens to be present in the said city, or else before the mayor only, if the said steward is then absent. And that all the said wardens, both within and outside the said city, or else the majority of them, who have been chosen and sworn in the manner described aforesaid, shall have full power for the following year to oversee the workmanship of the said craftsmen, and see that they make and work well and honestly, and with good material, and to make and ordain such rules and ordinances for the said craft as often as they think needfull or necessary for the improvement of the said worsteds and craft. And that the rules and ordinances thus made and ordained by them shall be obeyed and observed by the said craftsmen, or else four of the said wardens shall punish those of the said craftsmen who break or act contrary to any of their said rules or ordinances, in association with six of the most prudent craftsmen within the said city, and six of the same craftsmen within the said county, at the discretion of the mayor or steward, or of one of them. And that every piece of worsted shall be honestly made and of good and suitable material throughout the piece, and shall be of the length and breadth stipulated by the assize in the past; that is to say, beds of the greatest assize, 14 yards long and 4 yards wide; and beds of the middle assize 12 yards long and 3 yards wide; and beds of the small assize, 10 yards long and two and a half yards wide; and monks' clothes at least 12 yards long and 5 quarters wide; and canons' clothes of one assize 6 yards long and 2 yards wide; and of another assize 5 yards [long] and 7 quarters wide; and double motleys 7 yards long and 5 quarters wide; and single motleys 6 yards long and 5 quarters wide; and double worsted 10 yards long and 5 quarters wide; and half double worsted 6 yards long and 5 quarters wide; and rolled worsted 30 yards long and half a yard wide: and that no lambswool shall be put into any of the said worsteds. And that the wardens of the same craft, and each of them at the time, shall have power and authority to seize all defective cloths and material. And that the said mayor and steward, and each of them, shall have power through twelve men from the prudent craftsmen of the said city and county at all times to inquire into, hear and determine the cases of all those who act contrary to the said ordinance within the said city or county. Furthermore, to avoid such frauds and dishonesties as might be made and done in the said craft by the aforesaid eight wardens, either by themselves or by concealing the dishonest workmanship of others among the said craftsmen in the said city and county; that the mayor of the said city at the time and the said steward, or one of them, whenever he considers it most needfull, shall have summoned before him the said twelve craftsmen, or the majority of them, and charge them on oath to make a true inspection of the material as well as all the workmanship of worsted subsequently manufactured and made by the said eight wardens. And that the said wardens thus found wanting, either in the execution of their office in inspecting all others among the same craftsmen within the said city and county, or in their own material or workmanship, shall be corrected by the same mayor or steward in the same way as other trespassers of the same craft ought by right to be corrected. And that the said wardens, and each of them, in every part of the said city of Norwich, and other places in [col. b] the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridge, shall have power at all suitable times to inspect all kinds of worsteds and their material, both on or off the loom, made within the said city of Norwich or county of Norfolk. And if any man is found at fault before the said mayor or steward, or either of them, he shall be corrected at their discretion, and the worsted and material found defective in that way shall be forfeited; one half of such forfeiture found in the said city of Norwich to go to the mayor of the same city, and that found elsewhere to go to the mayor or bailiffs of the cities, boroughs and towns, or to the chief lords of the fee of and in such places in which worsteds and material found defective or forfeitable for any of the aforesaid reasons shall happen to be found by the said wardens or by any of them; and the other half to the wardens of the said craft at the time. And that no man of the said craft shall make any worsted unless he puts his own woven mark upon it, by ordinance of the said wardens, or else that worsted shall be forfeit to you, sovereign lord. And moreover, for the complete correction of the frauds and dishonesty described above, by authority of this present parliament, and by authority of the same, be it ordained and enacted that the said eight wardens, every year on the said Monday next after Corpus Christi, immediately after they have received the charge described above before the said mayor and steward, or one of them, shall forthwith designate a particular place or two within the said city, and certain days each week, and another particular place, or two or more if they think it necessary, in the said county of Norfolk, and certain days each week for the following year, so that each piece of worsted put on sale in that year can be brought before the wardens of the said craft at the time at one of the designated places, so that the makers of worsted as well as the said wardens may know for certain the place where the said worsteds can be properly and truly inspected. And if the said wardens find by their inspection that the said worsteds have been well and truly made, that then such a mark or sign shall be put on them by the said wardens, or by one of them, without payment of fine or fee, so that all buyers may be assured that it has been adequately and truly inspected and made; and that the said inspection shall extend both to the material and to the adequacy of its manufacture: and the mayor of the said city, and steward of the said duchy, or one of them at the time, by the assent of the said wardens and twelve craftsmen, shall have power by this act to impose such correction as seems reasonable to them on those found at fault; and that for each piece of worsted sold which is not marked in the aforesaid form, its first seller shall forfeit the price of the piece thus sold by him to you, sovereign lord. And that all ordinances, acts and grants made or to be made concerning worsteds to the prejudice of or contrary to the foregoing shall be void and of no effect. And that all mayors, sheriffs and bailiffs, and all other officers, shall assist, aid and support the said wardens in their inspections whenever they, or any of them, shall be reasonably required by the said wardens, or by any of them.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Le roy le voet. (fn. v-571-735-1) The king wills it. (fn. v-571-735-1)
20. Prayen the commons of this present parlement assembled: where as dyvers of your feithfull true liegemen thorough oute this your reame, for malice and evyll wille, daily been arested for suspecion of felony, wherof they be not gilty, and theruppon had to dyvers of your gailles, where as by the lawe they must abide in prison, till the commyng of your commissioners [p. v-621][col. a] for the delyveraunce of your seid gailles, wherby your seid feithfull true liegemen been daily gretely inpoverisshed and hurt. [Justices of the peace to have authority to grant bail.]
20. The commons assembled in this present parliament pray, that where several of your faithful, true liegemen throughout this your realm, through malice and ill will, have been arrested daily on suspicion of felony, of which they are not guilty, and thereupon have been taken to various of your gaols, where by law they must remain in prison until the coming of your commissioners [p. v-621][col. a] for gaol delivery, whereby your said faithful, true liegemen have been greatly impoverished and harmed daily.
Wherfore please it your highnes, of your moost habundant grace, the premisses tenderly considered, to ordeyn and establissh, by thassent of the lordes spirituell and temporell in this your present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same, that everyche of your justice of peas in every shire of this your reame, and elles where as they been commissioners yn, have full power and auctorite to lette in baille all such your liegemen, as afore rehersed shuld be committed to any your gailles for suspecion of felony, into the next comyng of your seid commissioners for the delyveraunce of your seid gailles; and that the seid justice of peas, so takyng such baille as is above rehersed, shall put their billes of the same baille before the seid commissioners for the delyveraunce of youre said gailles, at their next comyng into the contre, where as suche bailli < s > [...] shall fortune to be take, and the same commissioners to procede uppon the same billes of baille, in like maner and fourme, as the bail < e > had be take by hym self. Also where many arraunt theves and murderers, uppon enditementes of felony bifore your justices of peas arayned, ofte tyme for lenghthyng of their lyves confesse the felonyes that they been arayned uppon, and become provers, and desire a coroner to be signed unto theym to make their appelles of dyvers felonyes, wherthorough the seid justice of peas have noo further power to procede ayenst the seid arrant theves and murderers; wherfore the same arrant theves and murderers been remitted to prison, till the comyng of your commissioners for the delyveraunce of your gailles, and in the mean tyme often tymes the seid theves and murderers eskape, or elles by labour and senystre enformation they gete their pardons, and theruppon been delyvered, and after that they doo gretter robberies and murders then ever they didde bifore. Wherefore may it please your highness, of your most abundant grace, having sympathetically considered the foregoing, to ordain and decree, by the assent of the lords spiritual and temporal assembled in this your present parliament, and by authority of the same, that each of your justices of the peace in every county of this your realm, and elsewhere where they are commissioners, shall have full power and authority to grant bail to all your liegemen who are committed to any of your gaols on suspicion of felony, as described above, until the next coming of your said commissioners for gaol delivery; and that the said justices of the peace who take such bail as described above shall put their bills of the same bail before the said commissioners for gaol delivery at their next coming into the area where such bails shall happen to be taken, and the same commissioners shall act upon the same bills of bail in the same manner and form as if the bail had been taken by themselves. Also, where many arrant thieves and murderers, arraigned on indictments of felony before your justices of the peace, in order to prolong their lives, often confess the felonies on which they have been arraigned and become approvers, and request a coroner to be assigned to them to make their appeals of various felonies, whereby the said justices of the peace have no power to proceed further against the said arrant thieves and murderers; wherefore the same arrant thieves and murderers are remitted to prison until the coming of your commissioners for gaol delivery, and in the meantime the said thieves and murderers often escape, or else by importuning and misinformation they obtain their pardons, and thereupon are delivered, and thereafter commit greater robberies and murders than they ever did before.
Wherfore please it your moost noble grace, for the restfulnesse of your true liege men, and for the hasty punysshment of such horrible murderers and robbers, to provide and ordeyn by thassent and auctorite abovesaid, that your seid justices of peas, and everyche of theym, have full auctorite and power to assigne to every such provers a coroner or coroners, to here the seid prover is appelle; and the same justices to have theruppon like power and auctorite to < here > and determyn, doo and execute all thyng growyng and to come theruppon, as youre seid commissioners for the delyveraunce of youre said gailles have, as by the lawe afore tyme have had and used. Wherefore may it please your most noble grace, for the peace of mind of your true liegemen, and for the speedy punishment of such horrible murderers and robbers, to provide and ordain by the abovesaid assent and authority that your said justices of the peace, and each of them, shall have full authority and power to assign to each such approver a coroner or coroners to hear the said approver's appeal; and the same justices shall have thereupon the same power and authority to hear and determine, do and execute everything growing and coming thereupon as your said commissioners of gaol delivery, according to the law, have had and used in the past.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Le roy s'advisera. The king will consider this further.
[memb. 32]
21. Prayen the inhabitauntez and residentes of the hundredds of Lyfton, Tavystoke and Roughburgh, within your counte of Devonshire: that where in your last parlement commensed at Westm', the .xxix. day of Aprill, the .iij. de yere of your noble reigne, and by dyvers prorogacions and adjornements unto the .xxi. day of Januarie, the .iiij. th yere of youre noble reigne contynued, amonges other hit was ordeyned by auctorite of the same parlement that noo persone that shuld make, or doo to be made, any maner wollen cloth to the sale, fro the fest of Seint Peter called advincle then next folowyng, shuld not put in or uppon the same cloth, nor into the wolle wherof the seid cloth shuld be made, any flokkes in any wyse, uppon peyn of forfeiture of the same cloth, wheryn any such flokkes shuld be putte or medeled, as by the seid ordenaunce more pleinly appereth. (fn. v-571-747-1) By which ordenaunce, [col. b] the seid inhabitaunts beyng within the seid hundredes been like to be utterly undoon, because that they have contynuelly used, fro the tyme that noo mynde is, to medele and put flokkes into the cloth there made of the wolle growyng within the same hundredes; withoute which flokkes, they may not nor can not make any cloth there to the sale, because of the gretnesse and stobournesse of the same wolle; for the seid wolle is not putte in drapyng nor in cloth in any other parte of the reame: so that your seid highnes shall lese by the seid ordenaunce your custume, awnage, and all oþer profittes unto your seid highnes in that behalf perteinyng and belongyng of the seid cloth made in the seid hundredes, and the inhabitauntez aforeseid for evermore utterly shall be enpoverysshed and likely to be distroied, onlesse then reformation be had in the premisses. [Exemption of the inhabitants of three Devon hundreds from the act against mixing flocks with wool.]
21. The inhabitants and residents of the hundreds of Lifton, Tavistock and Roborough in your county of Devon pray, that where in your last parliament begun at Westminster on 29 April in the third year of your noble reign [1463], and continued by several prorogations and adjournments until 21 January in the fourth year of your noble reign [1465], it was ordained by authority of the same parliament, among other things, that no person who shall make, or cause to be made, any kind of woollen cloth for sale from the following feast of St Peter ad vincula [1 August], should put in or on the same cloth, or into the wool of which the said cloth is made, any flocks in any way, upon pain of forfeiting the cloth in which any such flocks have been put or blended, as more fully appears by the said ordinance. (fn. v-571-747-1) By which ordinance [col. b] the said inhabitants within the said hundreds are likely to be utterly ruined because, from time immemorial, they have always been accustomed to blend and put flocks into the cloth made there from the wool produced within the same hundreds; without which flocks they may not and cannot make any cloth there to sell because of the coarseness and stiffness of the same wool; for the said wool is not put into fabric or cloth in any other part of the realm: so that by the said ordinance your said highness shall lose your customs, alnage and all other profits pertaining and belonging to your said highness in that respect from the said cloth made in the said hundreds, and the aforesaid inhabitants shall be completely impoverished forever and likely to be ruined unless the things stated are corrected.
Please it your good grace, the premisses tenderly considered, to ordeyn by the advis and assent of your lordes spirituell and temporell, and comons, in this your present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same; that all the seid inhabitauntez and residentez in any places within the seid .iij. hundredes, mowe make and doo to be made all maner wollen cloth of the seid wolle, and therin lawfully doo putte, and make to be putte, such quantite of flokks as shall be thought nedefull and profitable to the maker and owner of the same cloth; and that all the clothes in such fourme with flokks to be made within the seid .iij. hundredes, and every of theym, may be bought and sold at all tymes, withoute any enpechement or hurte of any persone, and withoute forfeiture of any of the said clothes; the seid ordenaunce above rehersed notwithstondyng. [Exemption of the inhabitants of three Devon hundreds from the act against mixing flocks with wool.]
May it please your good grace, having considered the foregoing sympathetically, to ordain by the advice and assent of your lords spiritual and temporal and the commons assembled in this your present parliament, and by authority of the same, that all the said inhabitants and residents of any place within the said three hundreds may make and cause to be made all kinds of woollen cloth from the said wool, and lawfully put and cause to be put in it such an amount of flocks as shall be considered necessary and profitable by the maker and owner of the same cloth; and that all the cloths made with flocks in this way within the said three hundreds, and each of them, may be bought and sold at all times without any damage or harm to any person, and without forfeiture of any of the said cloths; notwithstanding the said ordinance described above.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Soit fait come il est desire. (fn. v-571-751-1) Let it be done as it is desired. (fn. v-571-751-1)
22. Prayen the commons in this present parlement assembled: that where as it is daily used in dyvers parties within this your reame, by marchauntes aswell estraungez as denizins, to bie wollen yerne by the poundes and other weightes, in dyvers merketts and feyres, wherof cloth shuld be made, and also to bie rawe clothes, untoked and unfulled, and the same yerne and rawe cloth soo untoked and unfulled, carien over the see; for all which yerne, and unfulled and untoked cloth, your highnes taketh noo maner custume, awnage, ne noon other profitte ne availe; where as yef the said yerne were wovyn, and the seid cloth toked and fulled within this your reame, your highnes shuld have the custume and awnage for the same, and wevers and fullers of this your seid reame shuld be well occupied; for lak wherof dyvers of your true liegemen been gretely hurte and enpoverysshed, and estraungers therby the better occupied and enriched. [Against the export of woollen yarn or unfinished cloth.]
22. The commons assembled in this present parliament pray, that where it is the daily custom in several regions within this your realm for foreign as well as denizen merchants to buy woollen yarn by the pound and other weights in various markets and fairs, from which cloth should be made, and also to buy raw cloth unfinished and unfulled, and export the same yarn and raw cloth thus unfinished and unfulled; from all of which yarn and unfulled and unfinished cloth your highness takes no customs, alnage or any other profit or advantage of any kind; whereas if the said yarn was woven, and the said cloth finished and fulled within this your realm, your highness would have the custom and alnage from it, and the weavers and fullers of this your said realm would be usefully employed; for lack of which several of your true liegemen have been greatly harmed and impoverished, and foreigners thereby better employed and enriched.
That therfore it may please your highnes to ordeyn and establissh, by the assent of the lordes spirituell and temporell in this your present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same, that noo persone, denizein or estraunge, fro the fest of the Assumption of Oure Lady next comyng, carie or make to be caried to any parties by yonde the see, any wollen yerne, nor untoked and unfulled cloth; but that all the yerne to be made after the same fest in this your seid reame, be wovyn in the same; and all cloth theryn also to be made after the seid fest, be toked, fulled and full wrought within this youre seid reame, afore any therof be had and caried oute of this reame, uppon peyn of forfeiture of the verray value of all such yerne unwoven, untoked and unfulled cloth, had or caried oute of this reame: the halvyndele of the same forfeiture to be levied to the use of your highnes, and the other halvyndele therof to hym or theym that shall aspie or [p. v-622][col. a] make profe of any such yerne unwovyn, or untoked and unfulled cloth, after the seid fest to be caried into any place by yonde the see. Therefore may it please your highness to ordain and decree, by the assent of the lords spiritual and temporal assembled in this your present parliament, and by authority of the same, that no denizen or foreigner shall export or cause to be exported to any regions overseas any woollen yarn or unfinished and unfulled cloth from the feast of the Assumption next [15 August]; but that all the yarn made in this your said realm after the same feast shall be woven in the same realm; and all the cloth made after the said feast shall also be finished, fulled and fully worked within this your said realm before any of it is taken and exported from this realm, upon pain of forfeiting the full value of all such unwoven yarn [and] unfinished and unfulled cloth taken or exported from this realm: one half of the same forfeiture to be levied for the use of your highness, and the other half of it to him or them who shall discover or [p. v-622][col. a] provide proof of any such unwoven yarn, or unfinished and unfulled cloth being exported to any region overseas after the said feast.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Le roy le voet; issint qe l'ordenaunce sur ceo affaire, commence d'estre en sa force a le fest de l'Assumption Nostre Dame, qe serra en l'an nostre Seignour Dieu .mcccclxviij. (fn. v-571-759-1) The king wills it; provided that the ordinance made thereupon shall come into force from the feast of the Assumption 1468. (fn. v-571-759-1)
23. Where in oure lettres patentes of graunt made under oure grete seall, beryng date the .ix. day of November, the yere of oure reigne the secund, made unto the maire and comminalte, and citezeins of oure cite of London, and their successours, the clause in Latyn hereafter ensuyng, amonges other thynges, is specified and conteyned: [The mayor of London not to have power of arrest in Southwark.]
23. Where in our letters patent of a grant made under our great seal dated 9 November, in the second year of our reign [1462], to the mayor and commonalty and citizens of our city of London, and their successors, the following clause in Latin, among other things, is specified and contained:
Et ulterius, predicti major et communitas, ac cives, et successores sui, quoscumque felones, latrones, et alios malefactores, infra villam illam inventos, per se, aut ministrum vel deputatum suum in villa predicta constitutum, capere et arestare, ac eos usque gaolam nostram de Neugate ducere possint, ibidem salvo custodiendos quousque per debitum legis processum deliberentu. 'And moreover, the aforesaid mayor and commonalty and citizens, and their successors, may seize and arrest by themselves or by their designated agent or deputy in the aforesaid town any felons, thieves and other wrongdoers found within that town, and take them to our gaol of Newgate, to be kept safely there until they are delivered by due process of law.'
By occasion of which clause, dyvers tymes afore this, variaunces and discordes bitwene the citezeins and ministres of the said citee, of the oon partie, and the dwellers and inhabitauntez of the towne and burgh of Suthwerk, on the other partie, have been likely to have growen and fallen. The maire and citezeins aforesaid, for the wele and peas and good accorde to be hadde and contynued bitwene the seid parties, been agreed and assented to take noon avauntage ne benefice, jurisdiction ne power, by vertue and force of the seid clause, or any thyng conteyned in the same, ne afore this tyme have doon. By reason of which clause, on various occasions before this time, disagreements and discords have been likely to arise and take place between the citizens and officials of the said city on the one part, and the dwellers and inhabitants of the town and borough of Southwark on the other part. The aforesaid mayor and citizens, to have and maintain the weal and peace, and harmony between the said parties, have agreed and assented to take no advantage or benefit, jurisdiction or power by virtue and force of the said clause, or anything contained in it, and have not hitherto done so.
Wherfore be it ordeyned, establisshed and enacted, by thadvis and assent of the lordes spirituell and temporell, and of the commons, in this oure present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same; that the seid clause in oure lettres patentes aforesaid specified and conteyned, or in any other lettres patentes, or in any lettres patentes of Henry the IIII th , Henry the V th , or Henry the VI th , late in dede and not in right kynges of Englond, be irrite, voide, adnulled and of noon effect. Wherefore be it ordained, decreed and enacted by the advice and assent of the lords spiritual and temporal, and of the commons, assembled in this our present parliament, and by authority of the same, that the said clause specified and contained in our aforesaid letters patent, or in any other letters patent, or in any letters patent of Henry IV, Henry V or Henry VI, late in deed and not by right kings of England, be cancelled, made void, annulled and of no effect.
Provided alwey that this acte extend not nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto any libertee or fraunchise, jurisdiction, auctoritees and powers, or to any of theym, or any other thyng in the said lettres patentes comprised, but oonly unto the clause afore rehersed. Provided always that this act shall not extend or be prejudicial in any way to any liberty or franchise, jurisdiction, authority and power, or to any of them, or any other thing contained in the said letters patent, but only to the clause quoted above.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Le roy le voet. The king wills it.
Memorandum quod duodecimo die Maii, anno regni dicti domini regis octavo, ad quem diem presens parliamentum, per diversas prorogationes et adjornationes, prout superius patet, extitit continuatum, dicto domino rege, et tribus regni statibus, apud Westm', super negotia regni Anglie ac ecclesie Anglicane in dicto parliamento tractatura, in locis consuetis juxta morem congregatis, diversa negotia in eodem parliamento ministrata expedita fuerunt, sicuti hic inferius liquere valeat. [Business of 12 May 1468.]
Be it remembered that on 12 May in the eighth year of the reign of the said lord king [1468], to which day the present parliament was continued by various prorogations and adjournments, as appears above, various pieces of official business were completed by the said lord king and the three estates of the realm in the same parliament, assembled in the usual places at Westminster according to custom to deal with the business of the realm of England and of the English church in the said parliament, as can be seen clearly below.
Declaracio facta per cancellarium in pleno parliamento ex parte domini regis. The anouncement made by the chancellor on behalf of the lord king in full parliament.
24. Be it remembred, that the .xvij. day of Maye, the .viij. yere of the kynges noble reigne aboveseid, the kyng sittyng in his see royall in this present parlement, beyng then present the lordes spirituell and temporell, and also the commons comen for the comminalte of this londe: it was shewed by the kynges commaundement, and in his name, by the mouthe of the right reverent fader in God the bisshop of Bathe and Welles, chaunceller of Englond, unto the seid lordes [col. b] and commons, that justice was grounde well and rote of all prosperite, peas and pollityke rule of every reame, wheruppon all the lawes of the world been grounded and sette, which resteth in thre; that is to sey, the lawe of God, lawe of nature, and posityfe lawe; and by seying of all philosofers, felicite or peas in every reame is evermore caused of justice, as it appereth by probabill persuacions of philosofers. Wherfore first he asked, what [...] < is > justice? 24. Be it remembered that on 17 May in the eighth year of the abovesaid king's noble reign [1468], with the king sitting on his royal throne in this present parliament, with the lords spiritual and temporal, and also the commons who had come on behalf of the common people of this land, then being present, it was explained at the king's command, and in his name, by the most reverend father in God, the bishop of Bath and Wells, the chancellor of England, to the said lords [col. b] and commons that justice was the foundation and root of all prosperity, peace and politic rule of every realm, upon which all the laws of the world have been established and based, which depends on three things: that is to say, the law of God, the law of nature and positive law; and, according to all the philosophers, felicity or peace in every realm is always the result of justice, as is apparent by the persuasive arguments of philosophers. And therefore he first asked, what is justice?
25. Justice is, every persone to doo his office that he is put yn accordyng to his astate or degre; and as for this lond, it is understoud that it stondeth by .iij. estates, and above that oon principall; that is to witte, lordes spirituell, lordes temporell, and commons, and over that, state riall above, as oure soverayn lorde the kyng, which had yeven unto hym in commaundement to sey unto theym, that < his > entent fynall was to ministre lawe and justice, and to plante, fixe and sette peas thorough all this his reame, by thadvis of his lordes spirituell and temporell, and also entended to provyde an [...] outward pease for the defence and suerte of this reame. 25. Justice is for every person to perform his office in which he is placed according to his estate or degree; and as for this land, it is understood that it rests on the three estates, and above them one principal; that is to say, the lords spiritual, the lords temporal, and the commons, and over them the royal estate, that is our sovereign lord the king, who had commanded him to say to them that his ultimate intention was to administer law and justice, and to plant, fix and set peace throughout this his realm by the advice of his lords spiritual and temporal, and he also intended to provide peace outward for the defence and security of this realm.
26. But first that it was to be remembred, the state and condicion that this reame stode yn, other then it didde at the tyme of the kynges entre to use and take uppon hym his right and title, as verray and rightfull kyng of Englond; for atte that tyme this londe was full naked and bareyn of justice, the peas not kepte, nor lawes duely mynystred within the same, and was also spoilled of the crowne of Fraunce, the duchies of Normandy, Gascoyn and Gyen, and also with enmyte en < v > yrounded and leyde aboute on every syde, as with Denmark, Spayn, Scotlond, Bretayn, and other parties, and also with oure old and auncient ennemyes of Fraunce, and howe it was then, he reported hym unto theym, they understode it well y nowe, for it apperith at iye, and shewed it self, thanked be all myghty God. 26. But first the very different state and condition of this realm at the time of the king's accession and assumption of his right and title as the true and rightful king of England should be remembered; for at that time this land was naked and barren of justice, the peace not kept, nor the laws properly administered within it, and it was also despoiled of the crown of France, the duchies of Normandy, Gascony and Guyenne, and also surrounded and beset by hostility on every side, by Denmark, Spain, Scotland, Brittany and other regions, and also by our old and ancient enemies of France, and how it was then he was sure they understood well enough, for it was perfectly obvious, thanks be to Almighty God.
27. And what the kyng [...] hath done to the perfourmyng of his seid entent, he declared that howe first, his seid highnes had laboured a stablisshement and peas in his owne reame, and also he had concluded with the kyng of Spayne a liege and perpetuell pease, with entrecouse of marchaundise, also a peas and a liege with the kyng of Denmark, and entrecourse of marchaundise, also an amyte and entrecours of marchaundise with his olde frendes of Almayn, also a peas with Scotlond for .l. wynter, also an amite and liege with entrecours of marchaundise < taken with the kyng of Naples, and also > [...] [memb. 33] that howe it was in good way for a lege and amyte with entrecouse of merchaundise to be taken with the kyng of Arogon; which had been doon or that tyme, yf the ambassatours of Arogon had had full and sufficient power, which he supposed shuld be refourmed in short tyme: and over that, had made an amyte and confederation with that high and myghty prynce, the duke of Burgoyn, which shuld wedde the Lady Margarete the kynges suster, and also an amyte and confederacion with the duke of Bretayne, which two dukes been the myghtyest prynces that holden of the croune of Fraunce. 27. And as for what the king has done to fulfil his said intention, he announced how first his said highness had worked to establish peace in his own realm, and had also concluded a league and perpetual peace with the king of Spain, with intercourse of merchandise, also peace and a league with the king of Denmark, and intercourse of merchandise, also an amity and intercourse of merchandise with his old friends of Germany, also peace with Scotland for fifty years, also an amity and league with intercourse of merchandise with the king of Naples, and [memb. 33] there were also good prospects for a league and amity with intercourse of merchandise with the king of Aragon, which would have been settled before that time if the ambassadors of Aragon had had full and adequate power, which he expected would be soon rectified: and in addition, he had made an amity and confederation with that high and mighty prince, the duke of Burgundy, who was to marry Lady Margaret, the king's sister, and also an amity and confederation with the duke of Brittany, which two dukes are the mightiest princes who hold their land under the crown of France.
28. All which labours, confederacions and conclusions, he had labored and born on his grete cost and charge, aswell by sendyng oute of ambassiatours, as in resceivyng of ambassiatours for the same, forthewith grete and notable rewardes mony wayes; and all these labours and matiers he had used and done at his propre charge, as meanes to a principall entent, that is to sey, to mynnyssh and lesse the power of his olde and auncient adversary of Fraunce, the Frensshe kyng, wherby his seid highnes shuld mowe the lightlyer and rather recovere his right and title to the crowne and londe of Fraunce, and possession of the same. Wherfore his seid highnes was fully sette and purposed, with the myght and helpe of Allmyghty God, and with advis and assistens of his lordes spirituell and temporell, [p. v-623][col. a] and also of the common of this londe, to procede and perfourme his seid principall entent for the defence of this londe, that is to sey, to goo over the see into Fraunce, and to subdue his grete rebell and adversary Lowes, usurpaunt kyng of the same, and to recovere and enjoy the title and possession of the seid reame of Fraunce, forthwith his duchies and lordships of Normandie, Gascoyn, Guysen, and other; and to that ende and purpose, his highnes is dailly called uppon, and also writen and send unto by outward prynces, as the duke of Burgoyn, which was oon of the moost myghtyest princez of the world that bereth no crowne, and the duke of Bretayn, and other, seiyng and promittyng that and he wold come and procede unto the recovere of his seid right and title, they wold goo and labour with hym in their owne persones, for the recovere of the same, at their costes and expenses; for they sey and certifie daily unto the kynges highnesse, that in their conceytes there was never noon of the kynges progenitours or predecessours that ever had such a convenient season for the recovere therof as he then had, yf it were used in tyme. Wheruppon they harken, and the tyme were not used, they must provide for theym self; for certeyn it is tho prynces be mortall, and have noo issue male, and what chaunge or casuelte of the world myght fall, yf the same were not used while there were oportunite, God knoweth; for it is the seiyng of wyse men, that convenient tyme and expedient wold alwey be used and not lost; for tyme is a grete thyng in avauntage, and better it were to prevente the tyme, and occupie the seid adversary at home, than to suffre hym to < entre > this londe, and occupie us here: for douteles and the kyng goo not thider, his seid adversary wold come hyder. And what pollecy wolde theryn, he reported hym unto their wisdomes, desiryng the seid lordes spirituell and temporell, and commons, consideryng the premisses, and the state that the londe then stode yn, and that as whose seieth the kyng had then but oon enmy, that is to sey, the Frensshe kyng, from whome the kyng oure seid soverayn lord had drawen away by meanes the myghtyest prynces that helde of his seid adversary, as it hath been above rehersed, and specially as a < m > eane to his seid principall entent, had labored a mariage to be had betwixt the seid duke of Burgoyn and his suster, which mater amonges many of the lordes spirituell and temporell, in his counseill late hold at Coventre was shewed and declared, which mater the kynges highnes, be cause they were then present more plener in nombre, entended [[The following text has been deleted:
entended]] then to open and declare unto theym by his owne mouth, and also his entent and disposition for the recovere of his seid title and right to the crowne of Fraunce, to yeve their sad advise and counseill unto hym in that behalf.
28. All of which efforts, confederations and conclusions he had worked for and borne at his great cost and charge, both in despatching and receiving ambassadors for the same, with many large and notable rewards; and all these efforts and matters he had used and done at his own expense, as a means to his primary end, that is to say, to diminish and lessen the power of his old and ancient enemy of France, the French king, whereby his said highness might more easily and soon recover his right and title to the crown and land of France, and possession of the same. Accordingly his said highness was fully set and determined, with the might and help of Almighty God, and with the advice and assistence of his lords spiritual and temporal, [p. v-623][col. a] and also of the commons of this land, to proceed to and perform his said principal aim, for the defence of this land, that is to say, to cross the sea to France, and to subdue his great rebel and adversary Louis, usurping king of the same, and to recover and enjoy the title and possession of the said realm of France, along with his duchies and lordships of Normandy, Gascony, Guyenne, and others; and to that end and purpose his highness is daily urged, and is also written and sent to by foreign princes, such as the duke of Burgundy, who was one of the mightiest princes in the world below the rank of king, and the duke of Brittany, and others, saying and promising that if he would come and proceed to the recovery of his said right and title, they would go and labour with him in person to recover it, at their own cost and expense; for they say and certify daily to the king's highness that in their opinion not one of the king's progenitors or predecessors ever had such a good opportunity to recover it as he then had, if it were grasped in time. Whereupon they stress that if the opportunity is not taken they must provide for themselves; for it is certain that those princes are mortal, and have no male heirs, and what change or chance of the world might befall if the same is not grasped while there is an opportunity, God knows; for it is the saying of wise men, that a convenient and expedient opportunity should always be grasped and not lost; for time is a great thing to have on one's side, and it is better to take the initiative and occupy the said enemy's land rather than to allow him to enter this land, and occupy us here: for without doubt if the king does not go there his said adversary will come here. And what would be the best policy he left to their wisdoms, desiring the said lords spiritual and temporal, and the commons, to give their serious advice and counsel to him on that matter, considering the things stated, and the condition that the land was then in, and that the king had then but one enemy, that is to say, the French king, from whom the king our said sovereign lord had drawn away the mightiest princes who held of his said enemy, as has been described above, and in particular, as a means to his said principal aim, had worked to bring about a marriage between the said duke of Burgundy and his sister, which matter had been explained and announced to many of the lords spiritual and temporal in his council recently held at Coventry, which matter the king's highness now intended to disclose and announce to them himself because a greater number were then present, and also his aim and arrangements for the recovery of his said title and right to the crown of France.
29. Consideryng moreover and remembryng in their grete wisdomes, his age and habilite, and also the grete corage and fervens that he had to the defence of this his londe, and that he wolde spende his tyme in his daies to the honour of the londe, and worship of God, as heretofore his noble progenitours had done; consideryng also the disposition of the people of this lond, howe that they must be occupied, and also that the disposicion and entent of his seid adversary was to londe, and entre this reame, and howe God hadde marked and sette the hertes of his frendes straunge prynces outward to assiste hym, which daily wrote and sent unto hym for the same, it was mervelous to thynk uppon; and therfore yf the tyme were not used, peraventure tho that then were fryndes myght chaunge into enemyes, which were to grete a losse. These causes and thinges, and meny other, moeved the kynges highnes, so that he might have thassistens of the .iij. estates of this lond, and that every of theym wold doo his office and duete, to procede and folowe the recovere of his [col. b] reame of Fraunce, and lordships be yonde the see, for the wele, suerte, peas and defence of this lond, with the grace of God. 29. Considering moreover and bearing in mind in their great wisdoms his age and ability, and also the great courage and zeal that he had for the defence of this his land, and that during his life he would employ his time to the honour of the land, and the worship of God, as his noble progenitors had done in the past: considering also the disposition of the people of this land, how they must be occupied, and also that the inclination and intention of his said adversary was to land and enter this realm, and how God had marked and set the hearts of his friends the foreign princes to assist him, who wrote and sent to him daily on the matter, it was marvellous to think upon; and therefore if the opportunity was not grasped, then it might be that those who were then friends would become enemies, which would be too great a loss. These reasons and things, and many others, prompted the king's highness, if he might have the assistance of the three estates of this land, and if each of them would do his office and duty, to proceed and pursue the recovery of his [col. b] realm of France and lordships overseas, for the weal, security, peace and defence of this land, with God's grace.
Memorandum quod communes regni Anglie in presenti parliamento existentes, et coram domino rege in pleno parliamento comparentes, per Johannem Say prelocutorem suum declarabant, qualiter, de assensu dominorum spiritualium et temporalium in parliamento predicto existentium, concesserunt prefato domino regi, duas integras quintasdecimas, et duas integras decimas; exceptis duodecim milibus librarum de eisdem quintisdecimis et decimis, sub certa forma in quadam indentura inde confecta, et eidem domino regi in eodem parliamento exhibita contenta, deducendis; de laico populo regni Anglie levandas. Tenor cujus indenture, cum responcione contenta in eadem per ipsum dominum regem facta, hic sequitur: Be it remembered that the commons of the realm of England being in the present parliament and appearing before the lord king in full parliament, announced through John Say, their speaker, how they, by the assent of the lords spiritual and temporal being in the aforesaid parliament, had granted to the aforesaid lord king two whole fifteenths and two whole tenths to be levied on the laity of the realm of England, except for £12,000 to be deducted from the same fifteenths and tenths, on the terms contained in a certain indenture made thereupon, and presented to the same lord king in the same parliament. The tenor of which indenture, with the answer made by the lord king himself contained in it, follows here:
Concessio duarum .xv. arum et .x. arum . The grant of two fifteenths and two tenths.
30. To the worship of God, we youre poer comons, by your high commaundement comen to this youre present parlement for the shires, citees and burghes of this youre noble reame, by thassent of the lordes spirituell and temporell, by your auctorite roiall in this youre seid parlement beyng, graunte by this present indenture to you, oure naturall liege lord, for the defence of this youre seid reame to be applied, .ij. hoole quinzismes, and .ij. hoole dismes, except the somme of .xij m .li; that is to sey, .vi m .li., of the oon of the seid .xv. es and .x. es , and .vi m .li. of the other of the same .xv. es and .x. es , to be deduct of the same, in relief and comfort of the pour townes desolat, wasted and destroied, or to the same .xv. es and .x. es over gretely charged, or to gretely enpoverysshed; the seid .ij. .xv. es , and .ij. .x. es , except afore except, to be levied of the goodes moevables of the laie people of this your reame, in maner and fourme accustumed, and to be paied in maner and fourme ensuyng: that is to sey, the half of oon of the seid .xv. es and .x. es , except afore except, to you, liege lord, at the fest of Seint Martyn in wynter, which shall be in the yere of Oure Lord God .mcccclxviij.; and the other half therof, except afore except, to be paied to you, liege lord, at the fest of the Annunciation of Oure Lady Seynt Mary then next ensuyng. And the other .xv. e and .x. e , residue of the seid .ij. .xv. es and .x. es , except afore except, to be paied to you, liege lord, in the fourme folowyng: that is to sey, the oon half therof, except afore except, at the fest of Seint Martin in wynter, that shall be in the yere of Oure Lord God .mcccclxix.; and the other half of the same, except afore except, to be paied to you, liege lord, at the fest of Annunciation of Oure Lady Seynt Marye than next suyng. Forseyn alwey, that the citee of Lincoln, neyther the inhabitauntez of the same, the subarbes and the procyncte therof, nother the towne of Mochell Yermouth in the shire of Norfolk, nor the inhabitauntez therof, of the seid .ij. .xv. es and .ij. .x. es , or to eny parte of theym or eny of theym, by force of this present graunte to paie be compelled, nor in eny wise charged, for eny goodes that they or eny of theym have within the said citee and towne, or eny of theym: but that the same inhabitauntez, and every of theym, their heires and successours, ayenst you, liege lord, youre heires and successours, of the same .ij. .xv. es and .ij. .x. es , and of every parcell of the same, be utterly quyte and discharged. And also forseyn, that this present graunt extend not nor be prejudiciall to the maire, baillifs and comminalte, and their successours, of the towne of Cambrige, as to or for eny other charge of eny .xv. e and .x. e aforesaid, but after the rate that was sette uppon theym by [memb. 34] auctorite of your last parlement; that is to sey, .xx.li. at the graunte of every hoole .xv. e[p. v-624][col. a] and .x. e : but that they of eny other gretter charge than in an acte in the same parlement made is specified, be and stand utterly quyte and discharged; this present graunt notwithstondyng. And that semblables auctorite and power be had and ordeyned, for the seid deductions and discharges to be made of the seid .xij m .li., as was had and made in the graunte of an hole .xv. e and .x. e , graunted in the parlement holden at Redyng, the .xxxi. yere of the pretensed reigne of Henry the VI te . And that it be ordeyned by the seid auctorite, that noo knyght, citezein or burgeis, comyn in this youre parlement for eny shire, citee or burgh of this your reame, or eny of theym, be made collectour, or in eny wise be compelled to gader the forseid .ij. .xv. es and .ij. .x. es , in this present indenture to youre highnes graunted, nor eny parte of either of theym, or eny of theym. And that the persones severally to be named and made collectours, by the knyghtes, citezeins and burgeises, for the forseid shires, citees and burghs, have auctorite to gader the forseid .ij. .xv. es and .ij. .x. es , by severall commissions afore used to be made: and that suche persones so named, whiles they lyfen, be in nowise chaunged, nor eny other persone be joyned with theym or eny of theym: and that the forsaid collectours so to be named, nor eny of theym, be compelled eny thyng to paie in your eschequer, for eny of their accomptes, or eny other fees concernyng the forsaid .ij. .xv. es and .ij. .x. es , or eny of theym, or eny parcell of eny of theym. 30. To the honour of God, we your poor commons who have come by your high command to this your present parliament for the counties, cities and boroughs of this your noble realm, by the assent of the lords spiritual and temporal being in this your said parliament by your royal authority, grant by this present indenture to you, our natural liege lord, to be used for the defence of this your said realm, two whole fifteenths and two whole tenths, except for the sum of £12,000, that is to say, £6,000 to be deducted from one of the said fifteenths and tenths, and £6,000 from the other fifteenth and tenth, for the relief and comfort of the poor towns which are desolate, wasted and destroyed, or too overcharged with the same fifteenths and tenths or too much impoverished; the said two fifteenths and two tenths, except the previous exceptions, to be levied on the movable goods of the laity of this your realm, in the customary manner and form, and to be paid in the following manner and form: that is to say, half of one of the said fifteenths and tenths, except the previous exceptions, to you, liege lord, at Martinmas [11 November] 1468; and the other half, except the previous exceptions, to be paid to you, liege lord, at the following feast of the Annunciation [25 March 1469]. And the other fifteenth and tenth, the last of the said two fifteenths and tenths, except the previous exceptions, to be paid to you, liege lord, in the following form: that is to say, one half of them, except the previous exceptions, at Martinmas 1469, and the other half, except the previous exceptions, to be paid to you, liege lord, at the following feast of the Annunciation [25 March 1470]. Saving always that neither the city of Lincoln, and the inhabitants of the same, its suburbs and precinct, nor the town of Great Yarmouth in the county of Norfolk, and its inhabitants, shall be compelled to pay the said two fifteenths and two tenths, or any part of them, or any of them, by force of this present grant, or be charged in any way for any goods that they or any of them have within the said city and town, or any of them: but that the same inhabitants, and each of them, their heirs and successors, shall be completely quit and discharged towards you, liege lord, your heirs and successors, of the same two fifteenths and two tenths, and of every part of the same. And saving also that this present grant shall not extend or be prejudicial to the mayor, bailiffs and commonalty, and their successors, of the town of Cambridge, with regard to any other liabilty to any aforesaid fifteenth and tenth other than at the rate fixed on them by [memb. 34] authority of your last parliament; that is to say, £20 at the grant of every whole fifteenth [p. v-624][col. a] and tenth: but that they shall be and remain completely quit and discharged of any other greater charge than is specified in an act made in the same parliament; notwithstanding this present grant. And that similar authority and power be granted and ordained for the said deductions and discharges to be made of the said £12,000 as was granted and made in the grant of a whole fifteenth and tenth granted in the parliament held at Reading in the thirty-first year of the feigned reign of Henry VI [1453]. And that it be ordained by the said authority that no knight, citizen or burgesses who has come to this your parliament for any county, city or borough of this your realm, or any of them, shall be made collector, or be compelled in any way to gather the aforesaid two fifteenths and two tenths granted in this present indenture to your highness, or any part of either of them, or any of them. And that the persons individually named and made collectors by the knights, citizens and burgesses for the aforesaid counties, cities and boroughs shall be authorised to gather the aforesaid two fifteenths and two tenths by individual commissions made as in the past: and that the persons thus named, whilst they live, shall not be changed in any way, or any other person be added to them or any of them: and that the aforesaid collectors thus to be named, or any of them, shall not be compelled to pay anything into your exchequer for any of their accounts, or pay any other fees concerning the aforesaid two fifteenths and two tenths, or any of them, or any part of any of them.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Nostre seignour le roy, enmerciant les communes de leur bone coer, le graunt par cest indenture fait ad accepte, et les condicions et autres choses en ycelle comprisez leur ottroia. Our lord the king, thanking the commons for their love, has accepted the grant made by this indenture and the conditions and other things contained in it imposed by them.
Pro regina. For the queen.
31. The kyng, rememberyng that he by his lettres patentes under his grete seall, beryng date at his palice of Westm', the < .vij. > th day of July, the .vij. th yere of his reigne, in consideration of the grete costes, expenses and charges which his moost derist wyf Elizabeth, quene of Englond, must of necessite have and bere in her chambre, and oder dyvers wises, graunted unto her dyvers lordships, maners, londes, tenementes and other thinges, to have and to hold to her to terme of her lyfe, as in the same lettres patentes, wherof the tenour hereunto is annexed, more plainly appereth: and that he also caused his lettres patentes to be made unto her under the seall of his duchie of Lancastr', beryng date at his seid palice, the day and yere abovesaid, of lordships, maners, londes, tenementes and other thinges, to have and hold to her to terme of her lyfe, as in thoo lettres patentes, wherof the tenour is also hereunto annexed, more plainly is conteyned. Which both lettres patentes, the kyng, for dyvers < grete > causes and considerations movyng hym, by the advis and assent of the lordes spirituell and temporell, and commons, in this present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same, wolle, < ordeyneth > and enacteth, that every of the said lettres patentes be unto his seid moost derist wyfe and quene, from the fest of Ester last past, to terme of her lyfe, good, effectuell and available in all thinges, after and accordyng to the tenour, fourme and effecte of either of the seid lettres patentes; and that she have, < hold and > joy, from the seid fest to terme of her lyfe, all the said lordships, maners, londes, tenementes and other thynges, in every of the same lettres patentes conteyned and comprised, with all fermes, rentes, issues, profittes and commoditees comyng and growyng of every of the same, from the seid fest of Ester, as entierly and as hooly as the kyng had theym the .iiij. th day of Marche, the first yere of his reigne, or after: all be it that no lyvere ne season was delyvered to her by force of the seid lettres patentes [col. b] made unto her under the seid seall of the duchie of Lancastr', ne oderwise. And over this, the kyng, by the < advis > , assent and auctorite abovesaid, woll and ordeyneth that all lettres patentes, grauntes, yeftes, feoffements, dimises, leses, releses, ratifications and confirmations, made hereafter by hym, or eny oder persone or persones, unto his seid moost derist wyfe, of eny lordships, maners, londes, tenementes, possessions, enheritamentez, goodes, catelles or other thyng, be to her good, effectuell and availlable, as they shuld be yf they had be made to eny oder the kynges subget, in as large maner, fourme and purporte, as is or shall be specified in every of the seid lettres patentes, grauntes, dimyses, leses, feoffaments, ratifications, releses, confirmations and other thyngs: she to have and enjoy theym to her owne use, withoute lette, ympechement or clayme of the kynge or his heires, shirrefs, eschetours, or eny other the kynges officers or ministres, that for the tyme shall be. And that also his seid moost derist wyfe be by auctorite aboveseid able to sue in her owne name, without the kyng, by writtes, billes or pleyntes, for all maner fermes, rentes, goodes, catelles and dettes, to her due or belongyng, or that to her hereafter shall be due or belongyng; she to have theym to her owne use and behofe: and that she be able by the seid auctorite to sue in her owne name oonly all maner actions as the case shall require, for all thyngs that to her is or shall be due, ayenst eny persone, for or by reason of eny of the premisses or otherwise. And that she also be able to plede and to be impleded in eny of the kynges courtes, and all oder courtes and places, in all maner sutes and actions, aswell realles, as personelles and mixt, in her owne name oonly, by the name of Elizabeth quene of Englond. And that all dymyses, leses, releses, yeftes, grauntes, obligations, acquitaunces, and all other thynges made or to be made hereafter by or to her, stand and be of the same force and effecte, as they shuld be yf they were or had be made to eny oder the kynges subgetts, without eny intres, titill, availe or benefice to come or growe in eny wise to the kyng or his heires, of or in eny of the premisses, or by reason or occasion of the same. And that all yeftes, grauntes, dymyses, leses, releses, acquitaunces or discharge, hereafter to be made by the kyng, of or in eny of all the premisses, be voide, and of noo force ne effect. Savyng to all the kynges liege people, their heires and executours, their lawfull title, rightes, claymes and interesses in all the premisses, such as they had or shall have, tymes of the said lettres patentes, yeftes, grauntes, feoffamentes, dymyses, leses, ratifications and confirmations made or to be made to the seid quene, oder then by the kynges lettres patentes. 31. The king, mindful that he, by his letters patent under his great seal, dated at his palace of Westminster on 7 July in the seventh year of his reign [1467], in consideration of the great costs, expenses and charges which his most dear wife, Elizabeth, queen of England, must of necessity have and bear in her chamber and in various other ways, granted to her various lordships, manors, lands, tenements and other things, to have and to hold to her for term of her life, as more fully appears in the same letters patent, the tenor of which is attached to this: and that he also caused his letters patent to be made to her under the seal of his duchy of Lancaster, dated at his said palace on the abovesaid day and year, of lordships, manors, lands, tenements and other things, to have and to hold to her for term of her life, as is more fully contained in those letters patent, the tenor of which is also attached to this. Both of which letters patent the king, for several important reasons and considerations prompting him, by the advice and assent of the lords spiritual and temporal and of the commons assembled in this present parliament, and by authority of the same, wills, ordains, and enacts shall be good, effectual and valid in all respects to his said most dear wife and queen from Easter last, for term of her life, after and according to the tenor, form and effect of either of the said letters patent; and that she shall have, hold and enjoy from the said feast for term of her life all the said lordships, manors, lands, tenements and other things contained and included in each of the same letters patent, with all the farms, rents, issues, profits and commodities coming and growing from each of them from the said Easter, as entirely and as wholly as the king had them on 4 March in the first year of his reign [1461], or afterwards: even though no livery or seisin was delivered to her by force of the said letters patent [col. b] made to her under the said seal of the duchy of Lancaster, or otherwise. And moreover, the king, by the abovesaid advice, assent and authority, wills and ordains that all letters patent, grants, gifts, feoffments, demises, leases, releases, ratifications and confirmations made hereafter by him, or any other person or persons, to his said most dear wife of any lordships, manors, lands, tenements, possessions, hereditaments, goods, chattels or other things shall be as good, effectual and valid to her as they should be if they had been made to any other of the king's subjects, in as full a manner, form and purport as is or shall be specified in each of the said letters patent, grants, demises, leases, feoffments, ratifications, releases, confirmations and other things: she to have and enjoy them to her own use without hindrance, damage or claim by the king or his heirs, sheriffs, escheators, or any other of the king's officers or agents at the time. And that also his said most dear wife, by the abovesaid authority, shall be able to sue in her own name, without the king, by writs, bills or plaints for all farms, rents, goods, chattels and debts due or belonging to her, or that shall subsequently be due or belonging to her; she to have them to her own use and benefit: and that, by the said authority, she shall be able to sue alone in her own name all kinds of actions as the case shall require, for everything that is or shall be due to her, against any person, for or by reason of any of the foregoing or otherwise. And that she shall also be able to plead and be impleaded in any of the king's courts, and all other courts and places, in all kinds of suits and actions, real as well as personal and mixed, in her own name alone, by the name of Elizabeth, queen of England. And that all demises, leases, releases, gifts, grants, obligations, acquittances and all other things made or to be made hereafter by her or to her shall stand and be of the same force and effect as they should be if they were or had been made to any other of the king's subjects, without any interest, title, advantage or benefit to come or grow in any way to the king or his heirs of or in any of the foregoing, or by reason or occasion of the same. And that all gifts, grants, demises, leases, releases, acquittances or discharges to be made subsequently by the king of or in any of all the foregoing shall be void and of no force or effect. Saving to all the king's liege people, their heirs and executors, their lawful title, rights, claims and interests in all the foregoing, such as they had or shall have at the time of the said letters patent, gifts, grants, feoffments, demises, leases, ratifications and confirmations made or to be made to the said queen, other than by the king's letters patent.
Provided alwey that eny acte made or to be made in this present parlement extend not nor be prejudiciall of or to eny graunte or grauntes made by the kyng to his dere and welbeloved broder George duc of Clarence, by eny of the kynges lettres patentes, by what so ever name or names he be named or called in eny of the seid lettres patentes. Provided always that any act made or to be made in this present parliament shall not extend or be prejudicial to any grant or grants made by the king to his dear and well-beloved brother George, duke of Clarence, by any of the king's letters patent, by whatever name or names he is named or called in any of the said letters patent.
Provided alwey that this acte extend not nor in eny wise be prejudiciall or hurt to William Hastynges, knyght, the Lord Hastynges, and Rauf Hastynges, oon of the squiers for the kynges body, or to either of theym, in, of, or for eny gifte, graunte, leese or dymyse, relese or confirmation, by < the kyng made, by eny his > lettres patentes under eny of his seales, to the seid William and Rauf, or either of theym, by what so ever name or names the seid William and Rauf, or either of theym, be named or called in eny of the same. (fn. v-571-803-1) Provided always that this act shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to William Hastings, knight, Lord Hastings, and Ralph Hastings, one of the esquires for the king's body, or to either of them, with regard to any gift, grant, lease or demise, release or confirmation made by the king by any of his letters patent under any of his seals to the said William and Ralph, or either of them, by whatever name or names the said William and Ralph, or either of them, are named or called in any of them. (fn. v-571-803-1)
Provided alwey that this acte extend not ne in eny wyse be prejudiciall or hurtyng to Thomas Borough, [p. v-625][col. a] knyght, and Thomas Moungomery, knyght, or eny of theym, of, to, or for eny maner yeft, graunt, dymyse, lese, relese, ratification or confirmation, made by the kyng to theym or eny of theym, of eny office or offices: but that every yeft, graunte, dymyse, lese, relese, ratification and confirmation, made by the kyng to them or eny of theym, be and stonde to theym and every of theym, good, effectuell and available, after and accordyng to the tenoure, fourme and effecte of every of theym, by what name or names soo ever the seid Thomas Borough and Thomas Moungomery, or eny of theym, be named or called in eny of the said yeftes, grauntes, dimises, leses, releses, ratification and confirmation, or eny of theym; this acte, or eny oder made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-805-1) Provided always that this act shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Thomas Burgh, [p. v-625][col. a] knight, and Thomas Montgomery, knight, or either of them, with regard to any gift, grant, demise, lease, release, ratification or confirmation made by the king to them, or either of them, of any office or offices: but that every gift, grant, demise, lease, release, ratification and confirmation made by the king to them, or either of them, shall be and remain good, effectual and valid to them and to each of them, after and according to the tenor, form and effect of each of them, by whatever name or names the said Thomas Burgh and Thomas Montgomery, or either of them, are named or called in any of the said gifts, grants, demises, leases, releases, ratification and confirmation, or any of them; notwithstanding this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-805-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, nor any oder acte made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng to Humfrey Stafford, knyght, Lord Stafford of Suthwyk, of, to, or for any yefte, graunte, dymyse, lese, relese, ratification or confirmation, made by < the kyng to hym by eny his lettres patentes > : but that every yefte, graunte, dymyse, lese, relese, ratification and confirmation, made by the kyng to hym, be and stond good, effectuell and available to hym, after and accordyng to the tenour, fourme and effecte of every of the same lettres patentes, by what name so ever the seid Humfrey be named or called in any of theym; this acte, or any other acte made or to be made in this present parlement, notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-807-1) Provided always that this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Humphrey Stafford, knight, Lord Stafford of Southwick, with regard to any gift, grant, demise, lease, release, ratification or confirmation made by the king to him by any of his letters patent: but that every gift, grant, demise, lease, release, ratification and confirmation made by the king to him shall be and remain good, effectual and valid to him after and according to the tenor, form and effect of each of the same letters patent, by whatever name the said Humphrey is named or called in any of them; notwithstanding this act, or any other act made or to be made in this present parliament. (fn. v-571-807-1)
Provided alwey that this acte, ne noon other made or to be made in this present parlement, extend not ne in any wise be prejudiciall or hurtyng to Richard Fenys, knyght, Lord Dacre, of, to, or for any yift, graunt, dymyse, lese, relese, ratification or confirmation, made by the kyng to hym: but that every yifte, graunt, dymyse, lese, relese, ratification and confirmation, made by the kyng to hym, be and stond good, effectuell and availlable to hym, after and accordyng to the tenour, forme and effect of every of theym, by what name so ever the seid Richard be named or called in any of theym; this acte, or any other made or to be made in this present parlement, in eny wise notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-809-1) Provided always that this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, shall not extend or be prejudicial or harmful in any way to Richard Fiennes, knight, Lord Dacre, with regard to any gift, grant, demise, lease, release, ratification or confirmation made by the king to him: but that every gift, grant, demise, lease, release, ratification and confirmation made by the king to him shall be and remain good, effectual and valid to him after and according to the tenor, form and effect of every one of them, by whatever name the said Richard is named or called in any of them; notwithstanding this act, or any other made or to be made in this present parliament, in any way. (fn. v-571-809-1)
Tenor litterarum patentium prefati domini regis sub magno sigillo suo, prefate consorti sue factarum, de quarum litterarum tenoris annexione supra fit mentio, sequitur in hec verba: The tenor of the aforesaid lord king's letters patent made under his great seal to his aforesaid consort, attachment of the tenor of which letters was mentioned above, follows in these words:
32. Edwardus, Dei gratia, rex Anglie et Francie, et dominus Hibernie, omnibus ad quos presentes littere pervenerint, salutem. Sciatis, quod nos considerantes grandia custus, expensas et onera, que carissimam consortem nostram Elizabetham reginam Anglie in camera sua ac alibi diversimode supportare oportet et oportebit: nos pro custibus, expensis et oneribus supradictis supportandis ei providere volentes; de gratia nostra speciali, ac ex certa scientia et mero motu nostris, concedimus eidem consorti nostre, summas annuas subscriptas, habendas et percipiendas sibi ad terminum vite sue: videlicet, centum et duas libras, quindecim solidos, et sex denarios annuatim, de firma ville nostre Bristoll', cum suburbiis et suis pertinentiis, a festo Pasche ultimo preterito, tam per manus majoris ville Bristoll', et communitatis ejusdem ville, et successorum suorum, ac burgencium ejusdem ville, heredum et successorum suorum, quam per manus vicecomitis ejusdem ville, ac aliorum receptorum ejusdem ville pro tempore existentium, sive eorum alicujus, ad terminos Sancti Michaelis et Pasche, per equales portiones: ac [col. b] viginti libras per annum, de firma burgi < sive > ville Bedford', a dicto festo Pasche, tam per manus hominum ejusdem ville, heredum et successorum suorum pro tempore existentium, quam per manus vicecomitum comitatum Bed' et Buk', ac aliorum receptorum ejusdem ville pro tempore existentium, sive eorum alicujus, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones: ac viginti libras per annum, de feodi firma civitatis Norwici, ac de redditu augmentationis ejusdem, a dicto festo Pasche, tam per manus civium civitatis illius, quam per manus vicecomitum ejusdem civitatis pro tempore existentium, ac aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme, sive eorum alicujus, ad eosdem termin < os > , per equales portiones: ac decem libras per annum, de custodia assise panis et servisie, correctione et punitione ejusdem, cum omnibus fin < ibus > et < amercia > mentis, et aliis proficuis inde provenientibus in universitate Cantebrig', per manus cancellarii ejusdem universitatis et successorum suorum, et < eorum vicem > gerentium, aut vicecomitum comitatum Cantebr' et Hunt', seu ballivorum ejusdem ville Cantebrig', aut aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, et eorum cujuslibet, a dicto festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones: et quinquaginta marcas, quas abbas, prior et conventus de Sancto Albano, et successores sui, nobis et heredibus nostris reddunt et reddere debent annuatim, pro vacatione abbie illius, et omnium temporalium ejusdem, per manus eorumdem abbatis, prioris et conventus, et successorum suorum, aut vicecomitum comitatum Essex' et Hertf', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, a dicto festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; quindecim libras per annum, de firma de Radwell', per manus heredum Hugonis de Veer, et Dionisie de Monte Caniso, nuper uxoris ejus, aut vicecomitum eorumdem comitatum Essex' et Hertf', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per [memb. 35] equales portiones; sexaginta libras per annum, de firma manerii de Beerton Bristoll', et hundredi de Berton Bristoll', cum pertinentiis in comitatu Glouc', per manus vicecomitis dicti comitatus Glouc', aut aliorum firmariorum et tenentium, sive aliorum occupatorum vel receptorum inde quorumcumque pro tempore existentium ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; quadraginta libras per annum, de firma ville de Kyngesthorpe, alias dicta Thorp' in comitatu Norht' per manus hominum, tenentium seu ballivorum ejusdem ville, et successorum suorum, aut vicecomitis dicti comitatus Northt', aut aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; quindecim libras, de firma manerii de Falwesley in eodem comitatu Norht', per manus Simonis filii Roberti de Daventre, et heredum suorum, aut per manus vicecomitis ejusdem comitatus, seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; quadraginta libras per annum, de firma ville Gippewici in comitatu Suff', per manus burgencium ejusdem ville, aut vicecomitum comitatum Norff' et Suff', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; quadraginta libras per annum, quas abbas, prior et conventus de Sancto Edmundo, et successores sui, nobis et heredibus nostris reddunt et reddere debent annuatim, de custodia abbatie illius, et omnium temporalium illius, per manus eorumdem abbatis, prioris et conventus, et successorum suorum, aut vicecomitum comitatum Norff' et Suff', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; nonem libras, sexdecim solidos, et nonem denarios per annum, de superplusagio manerii de Lowistoft, et hundrede [sic: read 'hundredi'] de Ludlynglond, in comitatu Suff', per manus heredum masculorum Michaelis de la Pole comitis [p. v-626][col. a] Suff', aut aliorum castrorum, maneriorum, terrarum, tenementorum et reddituum, specificatorum in rotulo septimo Henrici quinti, eidem Michaeli, heredibus et assignatis suis, in valorem quingentarum librarum per annum assignatorum, per manus heredum masculorum Michaelis de la Pole comitis Suff', aut vicecomitum dictorum comitatuum Norff' et Suff', aut aliorum receptorum ejusdem pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; quinquaginta et quatuor libras, et duodecim solidos per annum, de firma ville Notyngh', per manus hominum aut vicecomitis ejusdem ville, seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem ville pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equal < es > portiones; quadraginta libras per annum, de firma ville Derb', per manus hominum ejusdem ville, aut vicecomitum comitatum Notyngh' et Derb', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; quadraginta libras per annum, de manerio de Hedyngdon, cum hundredo de Bolyngdene, extra portam borialem Oxon', per manus Willelmi Wilcotes, armigeri, et heredum suorum, aut per manus vicecomitum comitatum Oxon' et Berk', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; viginti libras per annum, de feodi firma ville Dors', per manus burgensium ejusdem ville et successorum suorum, aut vicecomitum comitatum Somers' et Dors', sive aliorum receptorum ejusdem ville pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; duodecim libras per annum, de firma manerii de Pourestoke, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Dors', per manus Johannis de Wroxhale et heredum suorum, aut vicecomitum comitatum Somers' et Dors', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; quindecim libras per annum, pro hundredo de Calne, et molendino aquatico cum pertintiis in Calne in comitatu Wiltes', per manus Willelmi la Zouche de Totneys, militis, et heredum suorum, aut vicecomitis comitatus Wiltes', aut aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; triginta et quinque libras per annum, de firma ville Oxon', per manus burgensium aut ballivorum ejusdem ville, seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; quadraginta et sex libras per annum, de firma et incremento ville Southampton', per manus hominum seu vicecomitis ejusdem ville, seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; decem libras per annum, de firma tam duarum partium quam tertie partis manerii de Godyngton, cum pertinentiis in comitatibus Oxon' et Buk', per manus Ricardi Dammory et heredum suorum, aut per manus vicecomitum comitatum Oxon' sive Buk', aut aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; duodecim libras per annum, de firma sive custodia ville de Shaftesbury, per manus abbatisse et conventus de Shaftesbury, et successorum suorum, aut vicecomitum comitatum Somers' et Dors', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; duodecim libras per annum, de firma de Kyngton', per manus Nicholai de Segrave, aut vicecomitum comitatum Warr' et Leyc', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; centum solidos per annum, de firma wapentagii de Goscote, per manus Nicholai de Segrave, aut vicecomitum comitatum Warr' et Leyc', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; [col. b] centum et sexdecim solidos per annum, de firma medietatis ville de Tamworth et incremento ejusdem, per manus hominum et tenentium nostrorum ejusdem ville, aut vicecomitum dictorum comitatum Warr' et Leyc', aut aliorum receptorum ejusdem pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; duodecim libras, et decem solidos, quinque denarios et obolum, de feodi firma hundredi de Framlond, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Leyc', per manus Rogeri Beller, aut vicecomitum dictorum comitatuum Warr' et Leyc', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; centum et octo solidos, et quatuor denarios per annum, pro firma honoris de Peverell', Bonon' et Hagenet, cum membris et pertinentiis in comitatibus Buk', Norht' et Leyc', necnon castri et honoris de Huntyngdon cum membris et pertinentiis in comitatibus Hunt', Cantebr', Bed', Buk', et Northt' que fuerunt Johannis Hastynges nuper comitis Pembroch', una cum curiis letis, redditibus, visibus franciplegii, libertatibus, et aliis consuetudinibus, proficuis et commoditatibus, eisdem honoribus, seu eorum alicui, pertinentibus sive spectantibus, per manus ipsius Johannis et heredum suorum, aut vicecomitum comitatum Hunt', Cantebr', Bed', Buk', et Northt', pro tempore existentium, sive eorum alicujus, aut firmariorum, occupatorum, sive receptorum inde pro tempore existentium, ab eodem festo Pasche, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; centum et quinque marcas, tam de firma sive antiqua firma ville Cantebr', quam de incremento ejusdem, per manus majoris, ballivorum, et burgensium Cantebr', aut vicecomitum comitatum Cantebr' et Hunt', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, et eorum cujuslibet, a dicto festo Pasche ultimo preterito, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; viginti libras per annum, de firma ville de Malmesbury, cum tribus hundredis ad eandem villam pertinentiis, per manus abbatis et conventus de Malmesbury et successorum suorum, aut per manus vicecomitis comitatus Wiltes', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, a dicto festo Pasche ultimo preterito, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; duodecim libras per annum, de feodi firma manerii de Forde, per manus Nicholai de Audeley, fratris et heredis Thome, filii et heredis Jacobi Audeley, aut vicecomitis comitatus Salop' pro tempore existentis, aut firmariorum, receptorum sive occupatorum ejusdem manerii sive firme pro tempore existentium, a dicto festo Pasche ultimo preterito, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; viginti libras, decem et septem solidos, et sex denarios per annum, de firma ville Salop', et veteri incremento, ac novo incremento ejusdem, tam per manus hominum ejusdem ville, heredum et successorum suorum, quam vicecomitis comitatus Salop' pro tempore existentis, sive aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, a dicto festo Pasche ultimo preterito, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; decem libras, sex solidos, et octo denarios per annum, de feodi firma manerii de Rowley, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Staff', per manus abbatis et conventus de Halesowyne, aut vicecomitis ejusdem comitatus, seu aliorum receptorum firme illius pro tempore existentium, a dicto festo Pasche ultimo preterito, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones; et novem libras per annum, de custodia maneriorum de Kynefare et Storton, ac foreste de Kynefare, cum pertinentiis, que Edwardus At Wode, valectus regis, tenuit ad consimilem firmam, ad terminum vite Henrici de Mortuo Mari, ex concessione ipsius Henrici, per manus Hugonis Tyrell, fratris et heredis Johannis Tyrell, et heredum suorum, aut vicecomitis ejusdem comitatus Staff', seu aliorum receptorum ejusdem firme pro tempore existentium, a dicto festo Pasche ultimo preterito, ad eosdem terminos, per equales portiones. 32. Edward, by the grace of God king of England and France, and lord of Ireland, to all to whom the present letters shall come, greeting. Know that we, considering the great costs, expenses and charges which it is and will be necessary for our dearest consort, Elizabeth, queen of England, to sustain in various ways in her chamber and elsewhere; wishing to make provision for her to support the abovesaid costs, expenses and charges, of our special grace and our certain knowledge and free will, have granted to our same consort the annual sums of money written below, to be taken and received by her for term of her life: namely, £102 15s. 6d. a year from the farm of our town of Bristol, with its suburbs and appurtenances, from Easter last, by the hands of the mayor of the town of Bristol and the commons of the same town, and their successors, and of the burgesses of the same town, their heirs and successors, and also by the hands of the sheriff of the same town, and of the other receivers of the same town at the time, or any of them, at Michaelmas and Easter in equal portions; and [col. b] £20 a year from the farm of the borough or town of Bedford from the said Easter by the hands of the men of the same town, their heirs and successors at the time, and also by the hands of the sheriffs of the counties of Bedford and Buckingham, and of the other receivers of the same town at the time, or any of them, at the same terms in equal portions; and £20 a year from the fee-farm of the city of Norwich, and from the rent of the increment of the same, from the said Easter, by the hands of the citizens of that city, and also by the hands of the sheriffs of the same city at the time, and of the other receivers of the same farm, or any of them, at the same terms in equal portions; and £10 a year from the custody of the assize of bread and of ale, with its correction and punishment, with all fines and amercements and other profits issuing from it in the University of Cambridge, by the hands of the chancellor of the university and of his successors, and of their deputies, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon, or of the bailiffs of the same town of Cambridge, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, and each of them, from the said Easter at the same terms in equal portions; and 50 marks which the abbot, prior and convent of St Albans, and their successors, render and ought to render each year to us and to our heirs for the vacancy of that abbey and of all its temporalities, by the hands of the same abbot, prior and convent, and of their successors, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Essex and Hertford, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the said Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £15 a year from the farm of Radwell by the hands of the heirs of Hugh de Vere, and of Denise de Munchesny, once his wife, or of the sheriffs of the same counties of Essex and Hertford, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; [memb. 35] £60 a year from the farm of the manor of Barton by Bristol and of the hundred of Barton by Bristol with the appurtenances in the county of Gloucester, by the hands of the sheriff of the said county of Gloucester, or of the other farmers and tenants, or of the other occupiers or receivers there at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £40 a year from the farm of the town of Kingsthorpe, otherwise called Thorpe, in the county of Northampton by the hands of the men, tenants or bailiffs of the same town, and of their successors, or of the sheriff of the said county of Northampton, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £15 from the farm of the manor of Fawsley in the same county of Northampton, by the hands of Simon, son of Robert de Daventry, and his heirs, or by the hands of the sheriff of the same county, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £40 a year from the farm of the town of Ipswich in the county of Suffolk by the hands of the burgesses of the same town, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £40 a year which the abbot, prior and convent of Bury St Edmunds, and their successors, render or ought to render each year to us and to our heirs from the custody of that abbey and of all its temporalities, by the hands of the same abbot, prior and convent, and of their successors, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £9 16s. 9d. a year from the surplus of the manor of Lowestoft and of the hundred of Lothingland in the county of Suffolk, by the hands of the male heirs of Michael de la Pole, earl [p. v-626][col. a] of Suffolk, or of the other castles, manors, lands, tenements and rents specified on the roll of 7 Henry V [1419-20] to the value of £500 a year, assigned to the same Michael, his heirs and assigns, by the hands of the male heirs of Michael de la Pole, earl of Suffolk, or of the sheriffs of the said counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, or of other receivers of the same at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £54 12s. a year from the farm of the town of Nottingham by the hands of the men or sheriff of the same town, or of other receivers of the same town at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £40 a year from the farm of the town of Derby by the hands of the men of the same town, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Nottingham and Derby, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £40 a year from the manor of Headington, with the hundred of Bullingdon, outside the north gate of Oxford, by the hands of William Wilcotes, esquire, and his heirs, or by the hands of the sheriffs of the counties of Oxford and Berkshire, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £20 a year from the fee-farm of the town of Dorchester by the hands of the burgesses of the same town and of their successors, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Somerset and Dorset, or of other receivers of the same town at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £12 a year from the farm of the manor of Powerstock with the appurtenances in the county of Dorset, by the hands of John de Wroxhale and his heirs, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Somerset and Dorset, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £15 a year for the hundred of Calne, and the water-mill with the appurtenances in Calne in the county of Wiltshire, by the hands of William la Zouche of Totnes, knight, and his heirs, or of the sheriff of the county of Wiltshire, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £35 a year from the farm of the town of Oxford by the hands of the burgesses or bailiffs of the same town, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £46 a year from the farm and increment of the town of Southampton by the hands of the men or sheriff of the same town, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £10 a year from the farm of two parts as well as the third part of the manor of Godington with the appurtenances in the counties of Oxford and Buckingham, by the hands of Richard Dammory and his heirs, or by the hands of the sheriffs of the counties of Oxford or Buckingham, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £12 a year from the farm or custody of the town of Shaftesbury by the hands of the abbess and convent of Shaftesbury, and their successors, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Somerset and Dorset, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £12 a year from the farm of Kineton by the hands of Nicholas de Segrave, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Warwick and Leicester, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; 100s. a year from the farm of the wapentake of Goscote by the hands of Nicholas de Segrave, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Warwick and Leicester, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; [col. b] 116s. a year from the farm of the moiety of the town of Tamworth and from its increment by the hands of our men and tenants of the same town, or of the sheriffs of the said counties of Warwick and Leicester, or of other receivers of the same at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £12 10s. 5d. halfpenny from the fee-farm of the hundred of Framland with the appurtenances in the county of Leicester, by the hands of Roger Beller, or of the sheriffs of the said counties of Warwick and Leicester, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; 108s. 4d. a year for the farm of the honours of Peverel, Boulogne and Hagenet, with the members and appurtenances in the counties of Buckingham, Northampton and Leicester, and also of the castle and honour of Huntingdon with the members and appurtenances in the counties of Huntingdon, Cambridge, Bedford, Buckingham and Northampton which belonged to John Hastings, late earl of Pembroke, together with court leets, rents, views of frankpledge, liberties and other customary payments, profits and commodities pertaining or belonging to the same honours, or to any of them, by the hands of John himself and his heirs, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Huntingdon, Cambridge, Bedford, Buckingham and Northampton at the time, or of any of them, or of the farmers, occupiers, or receivers there at the time, from the same Easter at the same terms in equal portions; 105 marks from the farm or ancient farm of the town of Cambridge as well as from its increment, by the hands of the mayor, bailiffs and burgesses of Cambridge, or of the sheriffs of the counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, and any of them, from the same last Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £20 a year from the farm of the town of Malmesbury, with the three hundreds pertaining to the same town, by the hands of the abbot and convent of Malmesbury, and their successors, or by the hands of the sheriff of the county of Wiltshire, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the said Easter last at the same terms in equal portions; £12 a year from the fee-farm of the manor of Ford by the hands of Nicholas de Audley, brother and heir of Thomas, son and heir of James Audley, or of the sheriff of the county of Shropshire at the time, or of the farmers, receivers or occupiers of the same manor or farm at the time, from the said last Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £20 17s. 6d. a year from the farm of the town of Shrewsbury, and from its old increment and new increment, by the hands of the men of the same town, their heirs and successors, and also of the sheriff of the county of Shropshire at the time, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the said last Easter at the same terms in equal portions; £10 6s. 8d. a year from the fee-farm of the manor of Rowley with the appurtenances in the county of Stafford, by the hands of the abbot and convent of Halesowen, or of the sheriff of the same county, or of other receivers of that farm at the time, from the said last Easter at the same terms in equal portions; and £9 a year from the custody of the manors of Kinver and Stourton, and of the forest of Kinver, with the appurtenances, which Edward Atwood, the king's yeoman, held at a similar farm, for term of life of Henry Mortimer, by Henry's own grant, by the hands of Hugh Tyrell, brother and heir of John Tyrell, and of his heirs, or of the sheriff of the same county of Stafford, or of other receivers of the same farm at the time, from the said last Easter at the same terms in equal portions.
Et insuper, de gratia nostra speciali, ac ex certa scientia et mero motu nostris < predictis, concessimus > prefate consorti nostre, totum redditum ad wardam castri [p. v-627][col. a] nostri Northt' annuatim ad festum Pasche solvendum, et de feodo de Chokes in comitatibus Northt', Bed', Buk', Lincoln' et Leyc'; videlicet, de quolibet feodo decem solidos, cum prisis in villa Northt' spectantibus, ac constabularium dicti castri ex consuetudine, ac herbagia infra dictum castrum et extra in fossatis ejusdem castri, et pratum ad castrum illud spectantem, et piscariam similiter ad idem castrum spectantem, cum pertinentiis. Castrum, dominium et forestam de Rokyngham, cum omnibus suis pertinentiis inter pontes Stamfford et portas Oxon', necnon superius, herbagia et pannagia tam in landa de Benefild', et balliva ibidem vocata Rokyngham bailly, quam in parcis nostris de Briggestoke et Cliffe, ac in forinsecis boscis ibidem, vocatis Brigstoke bailly, et Clyffe bailly, ac superius, tam viridi quam de venatione in foresta, ac parcis et ballivis illis in comitatu Norht': manerium de Kyngesclyf in comitatu Northt': villam, manerium sive dominium de Briggestoke, alias dictum Brigstoke, cum omnibus suis pertinentiis in dicto comitatu Northt': hundredum de Falwesley in dicto comitatu Northt', necnon officium ballivi totius illius hundredi, cum pertinentiis. Manerium de Magna Wrattyng, alias dictum manerium de Talworth Wrattyng, in comitatu Suff'. Manerium sive dominium de Haveryng at Boure, cum omnibus terris, tenementis, redditibus, servitiis, hariettis, releviis, escaetis, curiis, visibus franciplegii et perquisitiis eorumdem, feriis, mercatis, et omnibus aliis ad eadem dominium et maneria spectantibus sive pertinentiis, una cum advocationibus ecclesiarum eidem dominio sive manerio spectantibus, in comitatu Essex': manerium sive dominium nostrum de Bradwell, cum omnibus et singulis suis pertinentiis in dicto comitatu Essex': castrum, manerium, sive dominium nostrum de Hadlegh, alias dictum Hadlogh, cum omnibus et singulis suis pertinentiis in dicto comitatu Essex'. Dominium et hundredum de Odyham, cum suis pertinentiis in comitatu Southt'. Manerium sive dominium de Gedyngton, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Northt'. Maneria et dominia nostra de Cokeham et Bray in comitatu Berk', cum omnibus suis pertinentiis, una cum pratis, pascuis, pasturis, boscis, gravis, feriis, mercatis, aquis, piscariis, curiis, visibus franciplegii, hundredis, wapentachiis, vagis catallis, waiviatis, extrahuris, libertatibus, et aliis consuetudinibus, cum omnibus aliis proficuis et commoditatibus, eisdem maneriis de Cokeham et Bray pertinentibus sive spectantibus, simul cum omnibus terris, redditibus, pasturis et purpresturis, in parochia de Bray, in foresta nostra de Wyndesore; ac assartis, vastis et purpresturis, necnon omnibus redditibus, minutis firmis, annuis redditibus vastorum arrentatorum, ac assartis et purpresturis arrentatis, tam infra forestam de Wyndesore, quam infra maneria et dominia predicta de Cokeham et Bray, que nuper fuerunt Humfridi nuper ducis Glouc' defuncti; necnon omnes et singulos redditus et firmas assartorum, soli, terrarum, purpresturarum et vastorum arrentatorum in foresta illa. Habendos et percipiendos redditus et firmas illos, tam per manus vicecomitum comitatuum Oxon' et Berk' pro tempore existentium, quam tenentium, firmariorum seu occupatorum eorumdem terrarum, soli, purpresturarum et vastorum, et eorum cujuslibet pro tempore existentium, annuatim, ad terminos solutionis eorumdem; septem hundredos de Cokeham et Bray, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Berk', una cum exitibus, reventionibus et proficuis de hundredis illis provenientibus; duas partes dominii sive manerii de Swaloufilde, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Berk': manerium sive dominium de Hampstede Marshall, cum parco, visibus franciplegii, curiis, agistamentis, herbagiis, pannagiis, aquis, piscariis, cum ceteris suis pertinentiis quibuscumque, in comitatu Berk'; manerium de Benham, alias dictum Benham Lovell, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Berk'; duo mesuagia, duas carucatas terre, quadraginta acras prati, viginti acras bosci, cum pertinentiis in Holbenham et Westbroke, in eodem comitatu Berk'. Manerium de Benstede et Walton, alias dictum Wauton, in comitatu [col. b] Surr', cum parco et warenna, cum omnibus et singulis terris et tenementis in Charlewode, cum pertinentiis in dicto comitatu Surr'; castrum, manerium, parcum, burgum et dominium de Devyse, cum pertinentiis, ac villam de Roude, necnon forestas de Melkesham, Pevesham et Chippenham, cum omnibus et singulis suis pertinentiis in comitatu Wiltes'. Dominium de Marleburgh, cum manerio de Berton juxta Marleburgh, et burgum de Marleburgh, in comitatu Wiltes'; simul cum hamelettis, pratis, pascuis, pasturis, boscis, subboscis, molendinis, aquis, piscariis, vivariis, warennis, cuniculis, hundredo de Selkelly, et perquisitis curie de Berton juxta Marleburgh predicto, cum wayfes, strayes, escaetis, et aliis proficuis quibuscumque infra manerium, dominium, burgum et hundredum illa emergentibus; ac etiam omnia assarta infra forestam de Savernake, cum agistamentis et pannagiis infra forestam illam, et ceteris suis pertinentiis universis, eisdem manerio, dominio, burgo et hundredo pertinentibus seu aliquo modo incumbentibus, que Humfridus nuper dux Gloucestr' tenuit; necnon omnes et singulos redditus et firmas assartorum, soli, terrarum, purpresturarum et vastorum arrentatorum sive assertatorum in foresta illa; habendos et percipiendos redditus et firmas illos, tam per manus vicecomitis comitatus Wiltes' pro tempore existentis, quam tenentium, firmariorum seu occupatorum eorumdem terrarum, soli, purpresturarum et vastorum, et eorum cujuslibet pro tempore existentium, annuatim, ad terminos solutionis eorumdem; manerium de < Langley Marreys > , cum pertinentiis in comitatu Buk'; manerium de Wirardesbury, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Buk'; maneria de Tuderley et Lokirley in comitatu Sutht', et wayfes et strayes, eisdem maneriis pertinentiis; manerium, villam et bertonam de Gillyngham, cum pertinentiis [memb. 36] in comitatu Dors'; dominium sive manerium nostrum de Cosseham, in comitatu Wiltes', cum pertinentiis; manerium et dominium de Fekenham, ac forestam de Fekenham, cum pertinentiis suis in comitatu Wygorn'; necnon omnes et singulos redditus et firmas assertorum, soli, terrarum, purpresturarum et vastorum arrentatorum sive assertatorum in foresta illa; habendos et percipiendos redditus et firmas illos, tam per manus vicecomitis dicti comitatus Wigorn' pro tempore existentis, quam tenentium, firmariorum seu occupatorum eorumdem terrarum, soli, purpresturarum et vastorum, et eorum cujuslibet pro tempore existentium, annuatim, ad terminos solutionis eorumdem: et manerium de Merston Meysy, cum pertinentiis in dicto comitatu Wilts', cum omnibus et singulis curiis letis, visibus franciplegii, serviciis, feodis militum, wardis, maritagiis, releviis, escaetis, advocationibus ecclesiarum, capellarum, cantariarum, hospitalium ac aliorum beneficiorum ecclesiasticorum quorumcumque, liberis consuetudinibus, feriis, mercatis, chaceis, warennis, parcis, libertatibus, franchesiis, redditibus, rebus et commoditatibus quibuscumque, dictis castris, maneriis, dominiis, villis, hundredis et ceteris premissis, seu eorum alicui, pertinentibus sive spectantibus seu inde parcellis quovis modo. Necnon maneria et dominia de Shene, Petirsham et Hamme, in comitatu < Surr', cum parco et warenna > dicti manerii de Shene, cum omnibus et singulis suis pertinentiis. Necnon manerium et dominium de Plesaunce alias dictum de Grenewich', cum pertinentiis in comitatu Kant', nuper Humfridi ducis Gloucestr' defuncti; ac quoddam mesuagium, hospitium sive tenementum in London', vocatum Ormondis Inne, cum pertinentiis, nuper Jacobi comitis Wiltes' attincti de altis proditionibus; habenda, tenenda, gaudenda et percipienda omnia et singula premissa eidem consorti nostre, a festo Pasche ultimo preterito, ad terminum vite sue, absque aliquo nobis seu heredibus nostris inde reddendo seu solvendo: eo quod expressa mentio de vero valore annuo premissorum, aut de aliis donis seu concessionibus per nos eidem consorti nostre ante hec tempora factis, in presentibus facta minime existit; aut aliquo statuto, actu, ordinatione sive restrictione, in contrarium [p. v-628][col. a] inde factis, editis, seu provisis, non obstantibus. In cujus rei testimonium, has litteras nostras fieri fecimus patentes. Teste me ipso apud Westm', septimo die Julii, anno regni nostri septimo. And moreover, of our aforesaid special grace, and our certain knowledge and free will, we have granted to our aforesaid consort all the rent paid at Easter each year for castle ward at our castle [p. v-627][col. a] of Northampton, and from Chokes fee in the counties of Northampton, Bedford, Buckingham, Lincoln and Leicester, namely, 10s. from each fee, with the prises belonging to the town of Northampton, and the constableship of the said castle by custom, and the herbage within the said castle and outside in the ditches of the same castle, and the meadow belonging to the castle, and the fishery similarly belonging to the same castle, with the appurtenances. The castle, lordship and forest of Rockingham, with all their appurtenances between the bridges of Stamford and the gates of Oxford, and also in addition the herbage and pannage in the laund in Benefield and the bailiwick there called Rockingham bailly as well as in our parks of Brigstock and Cliffe, and in the outwoods there, called Brigstock bailly and Cliffe bailly, and in addition both vert and venison in the forest and in those parks and bailiwicks in the county of Northampton; the manor of King's Cliffe in the county of Northampton; the town, manor or lordship of Brigstock, with all its appurtenances in the said county of Northampton; the hundred of Fawsley in the said county of Northampton, and also the office of bailiff of all of that hundred, with the appurtenances. The manor of Great Wratting, otherwise called the manor of Talworth Wratting, in the county of Suffolk. The manor or lordship of Havering atte Bower, with all the lands, tenements, rents, services, heriots, reliefs, escheats, courts, views of frankpledge and profits of the same, fairs, markets, and all other things belonging or pertaining to the same lordship and manor, together with the advowsons of churches belonging to the same lordship or manor, in the county of Essex; our manor or lordship of Bradwell with each and all its appurtenances in the said county of Essex; our castle, manor or lordship of Hadleigh with each and all its appurtenances in the said county of Essex. The lordship and hundred of Odiham with its appurtenances in the county of Southampton. The manor or lordship of Geddington with the appurtenances in the county of Northampton. Our manors and lordships of Cookham amd Bray in the county of Berkshire with all their appurtenances, together with the meadows, pastures, grazing, woods, groves, fairs, markets, waters, fisheries, courts, views of frankpledge, hundreds, wapentakes, chattels of vagabonds, waifs, strays, liberties, and other customary dues, together with all other profits and commodities pertaining or belonging to the manors of Cookham and Bray, together with all the lands, rents, pastures and purprestures in the parish of Bray, in our forest of Windsor; and the assarts, wastes and purprestures, and also all the rents, petty farms, annual rents of waste rented, and assarts and purprestures rented both within Windsor Forest and within the aforesaid manors and lordships of Cookham and Bray which were recently of the deceased Humphrey, late duke of Gloucester; and also each and all of the rents and farms of assarts, ground, lands, purprestures and wastes rented in that forest; to have and to receive those rents and farms by the hands of the sheriffs of the counties of Oxford and Berkshire at the time and also of the tenants, farmers or occupiers of the same lands, ground, purprestures and wastes, and of each of them at the time, each year at the terms of their payment; the seven hundreds of Cookham and Bray with the appurtenances in the county of Berkshire, together with the issues, revenues and profits issuing from those hundreds; two parts of the lordship or manor of Swallowfield with the appurtenances in the county of Berkshire; the manor or lordship of Hamstead Marshall, with the park, views of frankpledge, courts, agistments, herbage, pannage, waters, fisheries, with any of its other appurtenances in the county of Berkshire; the manor of Benham, otherwise called Benham Lovell, with the appurtenances in the county of Berkshire; two messuages, two carucates of land, forty acres of meadow, twenty acres of woodland, with the appurtenances in Hoe Benham and Westbrook in the same county of Berkshire. The manor of Banstead and Walton in the county of [col. b] Surrey, with the park and warren, with each and all of the lands and tenements in Charlwood with the appurtenances in the said county of Surrey. The castle, manor, park, borough and lordship of Devizes with the appurtenances, and the town of Rowde, and also the forests of Melksham, Pewsham and Chippenham, with each and all of their appurtenances in the county of Wiltshire; the lordship of Marlborough, with the manor of Barton near Marlborough, and the borough of Marlborough in the county of Wiltshire; together with the hamlets, meadows, grazing, pasture, woods, underwoods, mills, waters, fisheries, fish-ponds [and] rabbit-warrens in the hundred of Selkley, and the profits of the court of the aforesaid Barton near Marlborough, with waifs, strays, escheats and any other profits arising within that manor, lordship, borough and hundred; and also all assarts within Savernake Forest, with the agistments and pannage within that forest, and all its other appurtenances in any way pertaining to or due from the same manor, lordship, borough and hundred which Humphrey, the late duke of Gloucester, held; and also each and all of the rents and farms of the assarts, ground, lands, purprestures and wastes rented or assarted in that forest; to have and to receive those rents and farms by the hands of the sheriff of the county of Wiltshire at the time and also of the tenants, farmers or occupiers of the same lands, ground, purprestures and wastes, and each of them at the time, each year at their terms of payment. The manor of Langley Marish with the appurtenances in the county of Buckingham; the manor of Wyrardisbury with the appurtenances in the county of Buckingham; the manors of Tytherley and Lockerley in the county of Southampton, and the waifs and strays pertaining to the same manors; the manor, town and barton of Gillingham with the appurtenances [memb. 36] in the county of Dorset; our lordship or manor of Corsham in the county of Wiltshire with the appurtenances. The manor and lordship of Feckenham and the forest of Feckenham with their appurtenances in the county of Worcester; and also each and all of the rents and farms of the assarts, ground, lands, purprestures and wastes rented or assarted in that forest; to have and to receive those rents and farms by the hands of the sheriff of the said county of Worcester at the time and also of the tenants, farmers or occupiers of the same lands, ground, purprestures and wastes, and of each of them at the time, each year at the terms of their payment; and the manor of Marston Meysey with the appurtenances in the said county of Wiltshire, with each and all of the court leets, views of frankpledge, services, knights' fees, wardships, marriages, reliefs, escheats, advowsons of churches, chapels, chantries, hospitals and of any other ecclesiastical benefices, dues of free tenants, fairs, markets, chases, warrens, parks, liberties, franchises, rents, property and commodities whatsoever pertaining or belonging to the said castles, manors, lordships, towns, hundreds and the other things stated, or to any of them, or to part of them in any way. And also the manors and lordships of Sheen, Petersham and Ham in the county of Surrey, with the park and warren of the said manor of Sheen, with each and all of their appurtenances. And also the manor and lordship of Plesaunce, otherwise called Greenwich, with the appurtenances in the county of Kent, recently of the deceased Humphrey, duke of Gloucester; and a certain messuage, inn or tenement in London called Ormond's Inn with the appurtenances, recently of James, earl of Wiltshire, attainted of high treason; to have, hold, enjoy and receive each and all of the things stated to our same consort from Easter last, for term of her life, without rendering or paying anything from them to us or to our heirs: notwithstanding that explicit mention of the true annual value of the foregoing, or of the other gifts or grants made by us to our same consort in the past, is not made in the present letters; or any statute, act, ordinance or restriction made, issued or provided thereupon to the contrary. [p. v-628][col. a] In witness of which we have caused these our letters patent to be made. Witnessed by myself at Westminster, 7 July, in the seventh year of our reign [1467].
Tenor vero litterarum patentium ipsius domini regis sub sigillo ducatus sui Lancastr', prefate consorti sue factarum, de quarum litterarum tenoris annexione similiter supra fit mentio, sequitur hanc seriem verborum continens: The true tenor of the letters patent of the lord king himself made under the seal of his duchy of Lancster to his aforesaid consort, attachment of the tenor of which letters was likewise mentioned above, follows in these words:
33. Edwardus, Dei gratia, rex Anglie et Francie, et dominus Hibernie, omnibus ad quos presentes littere pervenerint, salutem. Sciatis, quod nos considerantes grandia custus, expensas et onera, que carissimam consortem nostram Eliza < betham > reginam Anglie in camera sua et alias diversimode supportare oportebit; de gratia nostra speciali concessimus, et per presentes concedimus dicte consorti nostre, castrum, dominium, et manerium de Hiegham Ferrers, ac hundredum ibidem, manerium de Raundes, maneria et dominia de Russhden, parcum Irchestr', Desburgh, Weldon, Wardyngton, Passenham, Daventre, Rumbilowes in Daventre, Glatton et Holme, cum pertinentiis in comitatibus Northt' et Hunt'; maneria et dominia de Wighton, Fakenham, Aylesham, Snetesham, < Smeth > don, Soham, Gymyngham, Tunstede, Thetforde, Redmere, Methwolde, Galowe, Brothercrosse, Beeston juxta Mare et Fulmondeston, ac ballivas et hundreda de Northerpingham et Southerpyngham, Elmesette, Somersham et Offeton, cum pertinentiis in comitatibus Norff', Suff' et Cant'; maneria et dominia de Willyngdon, Maresfeld, Grenestede, Sefforde et Endelwyk, et unum mesuagium, et unam virgatam terre in Bourne, ac ballivam portrevus de Pevensey necnon ballivas Southwarde, Westwarde et Cotleswarde, ac ballivam curie porte castri de Pevensey, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Sussex'. Manerium de Crendon, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Buk'; maneria de Haseley, Kirtelyngton, Dadyngton, Pyryton et Ascote, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Oxon'; maneria de Plecy, Hieghest', Waltham, Masshbury, Badu, Dunmowe, Lieghes, Wikes, Walden, Depden, Quenden, Farnham, Shenfeld, Hertford, Enfelde, Hakneis, Hertfordyngbury, Esynden, Bayford, Walton, Notamstede juxta Berkwey, Wethersfeld, ac ballivam honoris de Tutbury, cum pertinentiis in comitatibus Essex, Hertf', Midd' et Surr'. Aceciam maneria et dominia de Sombourne, Weston, Harteley et Langstoke, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Sutht'; maneria et dominia de Esterton, Staunden, Everley, Colyngborn, Alderborne, Braden, Berwik, Troubrigge, Wokesey, Pole, Manyngforde et Uphaven, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Wiltes'. Maneria et dominia de Estgarston, Chepynglamborne, Hungerford, Wodespene, Henton et Uplamborne, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Berk'. Maneria et dominia de Kyngestonlacy, Wymborne, Shapwyk, Blanforde et Guyssith, cum pertinentiis in comitatu Dors'. Necnon officia feodariorum et ballivorum libertatum, in omnibus et singulis comitatibus predictis, una cum feodis militum, advocationibus ecclesiarum, capellarum, cantararum, hospitalium, ac aliorum beneficiorum ecclesiasticorum quorumcumque, simul cum visibus franciplegii, letis curiis, franchesiis, libertatibus, warennis, villanis, et eorum sequelis procreatis et procreandis, et ballivis dictis castris et maneriis, ac ceteris premissis, seu eorum alicui, pertinentiis sive spectantibus, simul cum omnibus et singulis firmis, redditibus, proficuis, rebus et provencionibus inde, a festo Pasche ultimo preterito quovismodo provenientibus sive crescentibus: habenda et tenenda prefate consorti nostre dicta castra, dominia, maneria, mesuagia, ballivas, hundredos, et singula premissa cum suis pertinentiis, a predicto festo Pasche ultimo preterito, ad terminum vite sue. Concessimus eciam, et insuper per presentes concedimus prefate consorti nostre, quod ipsa, durante vita sua, habeat, gaudeat [col. b] et excerceat, per se et per ministros suos, infra dicta castra, maneria, dominia et alia premissa, returna omnium brevium et preceptorum, et executiones eorumdem, fines, amerciamenta, exitus forisfactos, emolumenta, et omnes alias libertates, franchesias, forisfacturas, commoditates et escaetas adeo plene et integre sicut nos ea haberemus seu habere debuissemus, si ea in manibus nostris tenuissemus, absque aliquo nobis et heredibus nostris inde reddendo vel faciendo. 33. Edward, by the grace of God king of England and France and lord of Ireland, to all to whom the present letters shall come, greeting. Know that we, considering the great costs, expenses and charges which it will be necessary for our dearest consort, Elizabeth, queen of England, to sustain in various ways in her chamber and elsewhere, have granted of our special grace and by these present letters do grant to our said consort the castle, lordship and manor of Higham Ferrers, and the hundred there, the manor of Raunds, the park of Irchester, the manors and lordships of Rushden, Desborough, Weldon, Wardington, Passenham, Daventry, Rumbelow's in Daventry, Glatton and Holme, with the appurtenances, in the counties of Northampton and Huntingdon; the manors and lordships of Wighton, Fakenham, Aylsham, Snettisham, Smithdon, Soham, Gimingham, Tunstead, Thetford, Rodmere, Methwold, Gallow, Brothercross, Beeston next the sea [Beeston Regis] and Fulmodeston, and the bailiwicks and hundreds of North Erpingham and South Erpingham, Elmsett, Somersham and Offton, with the appurtenances, in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge; the manors and lordships of Willingdon, Maresfield, [East] Grinstead, Seaford and Endlewick, and a messuage and a virgate of land in Bourn, and the bailiwick of the port-reeve of Pevensey; and also the bailiwicks of the Southward, Westward and Cotlesward , and the bailiwick of the court of the castle-port of Pevensey, with the appurtenances, in the county of Sussex. The manor of Crendon with the appurtenances in the county of Buckingham; the manors of Haseley, Kirtlington, Deddington, Piriton and Ascot, with the appurtenances, in the county of Oxford; the manors of Pleshey, High Easter, Waltham, Mashbury, Baddow, Dunmow, Leighs, Wix, Walden, Depden, Quendon, Farnham, Shenfield, Hertford, Enfield, Hackney, Hertingfordbury, Essendon, Bayford, Walton, Nuthampstead near Barkway, Wethersfield and the bailiwick of the honour of Tutbury, with the appurtenances, in the counties of Essex, Hertford, Middlesex, and Surrey. And also the manors and lordships of [King's] Somborne, Weston, Hartley and Longstock, with the appurtenances, in the county of Southampton; the manors and lordships of Easterton, Standen, Everleigh, Collingbourne, Aldbourne, Braden, Berwick, Trowbridge, Oaksey, Poole, Manningford and Upavon, with the appurtenances, in the county of Wiltshire. The manors and lordships of East Garston, Lambourn, Hungerford, Wood Speen, Hinton and Up Lambourn, with the appurtenances, in the county of Berkshire. The manors and lordships of Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Shapwick, Blandford and Gussage, with the appurtenances, in the county of Dorset. And also the offices of feodaries and bailiffs of the liberties in each and all of the aforesaid counties, together with knights' fees, advowsons of churches, chapels, chantries, hospitals and of any other ecclesiastical benefices, together with views of frankpledge, court leets, franchises, liberties, warrens, villeins, and their offspring begotten and to be begotten, and the bailiwicks pertaining or belonging to the said castles and manors, and to the other things stated, or to any of them, together with each and all of the farms, rents, profits, things and income coming or growing from them in any way from Easter last: to have and to hold to our aforesaid consort the said castles, lordships, manors, messuages, bailiwicks, hundreds, and each of the things stated, with their appurtenances, from the aforesaid Easter last, for term of her life. We have also granted, and moreover by these present letters do grant, to our aforesaid consort that she shall have, enjoy and exercise during her lifetime, [col. b] in person and by her agents, within the said castles, manors, lordships and the other things stated, the return of all writs and precepts and their execution, fines, amercements, foreign issues, emoluments and all other liberties, franchises, forfeitures, commodities and escheats as fully and completely as we should have or ought to have if we had held them in our hands, without rendering or doing anything for them to us or to our heirs.
Concessimus insuper, et per presentes concedimus prefate consorti nostre, sexaginta et tres libras, habendas et percipiendas prefate consorti nostre, de firma ville de Huntyngdon annuatim, a festo Pasche ultimo preterito, pro termino vite sue, ad terminos solutionum ibidem usuales, per equales portiones. Et centum et viginti libras, habendas et percipiendas eidem consorti nostre, de feodi firma de Gurmunchestr' in comitatu Hunt' annuatim, a dicto festo Pasche, pro termino vite sue, ad terminos solutionum ibidem usuales, per equales portiones, in partem sustentationis custuum, expensorum et onerum predictorum. Et si contingat dictas sexaginta et tres libras annuas, aut dictas centum et viginti libras annuas, vel aliquam parcellam inde, a retro fore in parte vel in toto, post aliquem terminum solutionis quo solvi debeant; tunc bene licebit prefate consorti nostre, in villa et dominia de Hunt' predictis, ac in villa sive dominio de Gurmunchestr' antedictis, cum eorum pertinentiis, distringere, et districtiones sicque ibidem captas licite asportare, effugare et imparcare, et penes se retinere, quousque de predictis sexaginta et tribus libris annuis, ac etiam de centum et viginti libris annuis, et arreragiis eorum, sibi plenarie fuerit satisfacta: aliquo statuto, actu sive ordinatione, ante hec tempora factis non obstantibus. Et insuper sciatis nos attornasse, et in loco nostro posuisse, dilectos et fideles nostros Thomam Wilde, Johannem Holcote, armigeros, Thomam Holbech et Johannem Frank, nostros veros et fideles attornatos, conjunctim et divisim, ad intrandum in omnia predicta castra, dominia, maneria, terras, tenementa, redditus, servitia et cetera premissa, et seisinam nomine nostro de et in omnibus premissis capiendum, habitaque inde seisina nomine nostro, tunc ad deliberandum vice et nomine nostro, conjunctim et divisim, prefate consorti nostre seisinam de et in omnibus predictis castris, dominiis, maneriis, terris, tenementis, redditibus, servitiis et ceteris premissis, cum pertinentiis, secundum vim, formam, et effectum presentium litterarum nostrarum patentium. In cujus rei testimonium, has litteras nostras fieri fecimus patentes. Datas sub sigillo nostro ducatus nostri Lancastr', apud palatium nostrum Westm', septimo die Julii, anno regni nostri septimo. We have granted moreover, and by these present letters do grant to our aforesaid consort, £63, to have and to receive each year to our aforesaid consort from the farm of the town of Huntingdon from Easter last, for term of her life, at the usual terms of payment there in equal portions. And £120, to have and to receive each year to our same consort from the fee-farm of Godmanchester in the county of Huntingdon from the said Easter, for term of her life, at the usual terms of payment there in equal portions, in part support of the aforesaid costs, expenses and charges. And if it happens that the said £63 a year, or the said £120 a year, or any part of them, is in arrears in part or in total after any term of payment when they ought to have been paid; then it shall be fully lawful for our aforesaid consort to distrain in the aforesaid town and lordship of Huntingdon, and in the aforesaid town or lordship of Godmanchester, with their appurtenances, and the distraints thus seized there lawfully to take away, drive off, and impound and retain in her own hands until she has been fully satisfied of the aforesaid £63 a year and also of the £102 a year, and of their arrears: notwithstanding any statute, act or ordinance made in the past. And know moreover that we have made our attorneys and put in our place our well-beloved and faithful Thomas Wilde, John Holcote, esquires, Thomas Holbech and John Frank, our true and faithful attorneys, jointly and separately, to enter into all the aforesaid castles, lordships, manors, lands, tenements, rents, services and the other things stated and to take seisin in our name of and in all the foregoing, and then having seisin of them in our name to deliver in our place and name, jointly and separately, to our aforesaid consort seisin of and in all the aforesaid castles, lordships, manors, lands, tenements, rents, services and the other things stated, with the appurtenances, according to the force, form, and effect of our present letters patent. In witness of which we have caused these our letters patent to be made. Given under our seal of our duchy of Lancaster at our palace of Westminster, 7 July, in the seventh year of our reign [1467].
Pro majore et societate mercatorum stapule Cales'. For the mayor and fellowship of merchants of the staple of Calais.
34. The kyng, for certeyn sommes of money to hym lente by the maire and felysship of marchauntes of the staple at Caleis, for contentation wherof, his good grace hath graunted his lettres patentes to the seid maire and felisship, accordyng to the tenure ensuyng: 34. The king's good grace, for the payment of certain sums of money lent to him by the mayor and fellowship of merchants of the staple at Calais, has granted his letters patent to the said mayor and fellowship, according to the tenor which follows:
Edwardus, Dei gratia, rex Anglie et Francie, et dominus Hibernie, omnibus ad quos presentes littere pervenerint, salutem. Sciatis, quod cum major et societas mercatorum stapule ville nostre Cales', vicesimo octavo die mensis Maii, anno regni nostri octavo, nobis summam decem millium librarum, in partem satisfactionis et contentationis majoris summe, per nos carissimo domino consanguineo nostro Karolo duci Burgund' debite, pro maritagio karissime sororis nostre Margarete eidem duci maritande mutuaverint: quam quidem summam decem millium librarum, volumus et per presentes concedimus, quod in pelle ad receptum scaccarii nostri, pro resolutione et satisfactione ejusdem summe sufficienter intretur, et irrotuletur ut mutuum de recordo. Edward, by the grace of God king of England and France and lord of Ireland, to all to whom the present letters shall come, greeting. Know that where the mayor and fellowship of merchants of the staple of our town of Calais loaned us on 28 May, in the eighth year of our reign [1468], the sum of £10,000, in part satisfaction and payment of a larger sum of money owed by us to our dearest kinsman Charles, duke of Burgundy, for the marriage of our dearest sister Margaret to the same duke: which sum of £10,000 we will and grant by these present letters shall be adequately registered on the pell at the receipt of our exchequer for the repayment and satisfaction of the same sum of money and enrolled as a recorded loan.
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Nos volentes eisdem majori et societati mercatorum proinde recompensari, ultra omnes alias donationes, concessiones et licentias, per nos eis ante hec tempora factas, de gratia nostra speciali, ac ex certa scientia et mero motu nostris concessimus, et licentiam dedimus, ac tenore presentium concedimus, et licentiam damus, pro nobis et heredibus nostris, quantum in nobis est, prefatis majori et societati mercatorum stapule ville nostre Cales', ac mercatoribus ejusdem stapule, et eorum successoribus, et eorum cuilibet, quod ipsi vel eorum aliquis aut eorum quilibet, aut ejus vel eorum factores sive attornatos, post sextum diem Octobris, quod erit in anno Domini millesimo quadringentesimo < septua > gesimo quarto, tot et tantum saccos sive clavos lanarum, et tot et tantum pelles lanutas, juxta ratam quadraginta solidorum tantum pro quolibet sacco lane, et quadraginta solidorum pro quibuslibet .ccxl. pellibus lanutis tantum quorum custume et subsidia ad dictam summam decem millium librarum in toto se attingent, una vice vel diversis vicibus in quibuscumque portubus, vel quocumque portu regni nostri Anglie eskippare, ac lanas et pelles lanutas illas sic eskippatas usque villam nostram Cales' traducere et cariare possint et possit, absque aliquibus custumis et subsidibus, aut aliis deveriis quibuscumque, nobis aut heredibus nostris proinde solvendo seu reddendo, et absque impetitione nostri, aut heredum nostrorum, aut officiariorum seu ministrorum nostrorum quorumcumque; per indenturas inde inter ipsos majorem, societatem et mercatores, sive eorum aliquem, aut eorum factores sive attornatos, sive eorum alicujus, et collectores sive custumarios custumarum et subsidium predictorum, in portu sive portubus ubi lane et pelles lanute predicte eskippare contigerint pro tempore existentes, singulis eskippationibus illis de tempore in tempus debiter conficiendas; per quarum quidem indenturarum alteram partem, et has litteras nostras, ac brevia nostra, inde tam eisdem custumariis sive collectoribus, quam thesaurario et [col. b] baronibus de scaccario nostro pro tempore existentibus, et eorum cuilibet, dirigenda, volumus, et per presentes concedimus, quod tam major et societas mercatorum stapule predicte, et eorum successores, et mercatores ejusdem, ac factores et attornatos sui, et eorum quilibet, quam custumarios sive collectores predictos, et eorum quilibet, de omnimodis pecuniarum summis de seu pro custumis vel subsidibus lanarum et pellium lanutarum predictarum, aut de seu pro lanis et pellibus lanutis predictis, seu aliqua parcella eorumdem, vigore presentium in forma predicta eskippandis, de tempore in tempus, erga nos et heredes nostros quietos sint penitus et exoneratos, et eorum quilibet quietus sit et exoneratus imperpetuum: aliquibus statutis, ordinationibus aut provisionibus, restrictionibus seu mandatis, in contrarium factis, editis, ordinatis vel provisis; eo etiam quod lane et pelles lanute ille non sint vel fuerint propria bona predictorum majoris et societatis, aut successorum suorum, seu mercatorum suorum, seu mercatorum ejusdem, aut factorum sive attornatorum, vel alicujus eorumdem; aut eo quod expressa mentio de aliquibus donis seu concessionibus eisdem majori et societati, ac mercatoribus stapule predicte, aut eorum alicui, per nos, aut progenitores seu predecessores nostros, aut eorum aliquem, ante hec tempora factis, in presentibus minime factis existit; aut aliqua alia re, causa, vel materia quacumque, non obstantibus. In cujus rei testimonium, has litteras nostras fieri fecimus patentes. Teste me ipso apud Westm', secundo die mensis Junii, anno regni nostri octavo. We, wishing the same mayor and fellowship of merchants to be recompensed in a similar way, in addition to all the other gifts, grants and licences made by us to them before now, of our special grace and our certain knowledge and free will, have granted and given licence, and by the tenor of the present letters do grant and give licence for us and our heirs, as far as we are able, to the aforesaid mayor and fellowship of merchants of the staple of our town of Calais and the merchants of the same staple, and to their successors, and to each of them, that they themselves, or any of them, or each of them, or the factors or attorneys of him or of them, may ship after 6 October 1474 so many and so much sacks or nails of wool and so many and so much woolfells, at the rate of 40s. for each sack of wool, and 40s. for each 240 woolfells, the customs and subsidies on which will amount to the said sum of £10,000 in total, at one occasion or several in any ports or port of our realm of England, and take and carry the wool and woolfells thus shipped to our town of Calais without paying or rendering any other customs and subsidies, or any other duties, to us or to our heirs or any of our officers or agents; by indentures properly made for each of the shipments from time to time between the mayor, fellowship and merchants themselves, or any of them, or their factors or attorneys, or any of them, and the collectors or customers of the aforesaid customs and subsidies at the time in the port or ports where the aforesaid wool and woolfells shall happen to be shipped; by the other part of which indentures, and these our letters and our writs thereupon directed to the same customers or collectors as well as to the treasurer and [col. b] barons of our exchequer at the time, and to each of them, we will and grant by these present letters that the mayor and fellowship of merchants of the aforesaid staple, and their successors, and the merchants of the same, and their factors and attorneys, and each of them, and also the aforesaid customers or collectors and each of them, shall be fully quit and discharged, and each of them shall be quit and discharged forever towards us and our heirs of every sum of money of or for the customs and subsidies on the aforesaid wool and woolfells, or of or for the aforesaid wool and woolfells, or any part of them, shipped from time to time by force of the present letters in the aforesaid form: notwithstanding any statutes, ordinances or provisions, restrictions or mandates made, published, ordained or provided to the contrary; or that the wool and woolfells are not or shall not have been the private property of the aforesaid mayor and fellowship, or of their successors, or their merchants, or the merchants of the same, or [their] factors or attorneys, or any of them; or that explicit mention of any other gifts or grants made in the past to the same mayor and fellowship and the merchants of the aforesaid staple, or to any of them, by us or our progenitors or predecessors, or any of them, is not made in the present letters; or any other thing, cause, or matter whatsoever. In witness of which we have caused these our letters patent to be made. Witnessed by myself at Westminster, 2 June, in the eighth year of our reign [1468].
By the advis and assent of his lordes spirituell and temporell, and of his comons, in this present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same parlement, affermeth, approveth, ratifieth and confermeth the same lettres patentez, and all thinges in theym conteyned, to be good and availlable, after the fourme and effect of the same. By the advice and assent of his lords spiritual and temporal and of his commons assembled in this present parliament, and by authority of the same parliament, [the king] affirms, approves, ratifies and confirms the same letters patent and everything contained in them, to be good and valid according to their form and effect.
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ITEM, DIVERSE COMMUNES PETITIONES EXHIBITE FUERUNT EIDEM DOMINO REGI IN DICTO PARLIAMENTO PER COMMUNES REGNI ANGLIE IN EODEM PARLIAMENTO EXISTENTES, QUORUM TENORES, CUM SUIS RESPONSIONIBUS, HIC INFERIUS ANNOTANTUR. ITEM, VARIOUS COMMON PETITIONS WERE PRESENTED TO THE SAME LORD KING IN THE SAID PARLIAMENT BY THE COMMONS OF THE REALM OF ENGLAND BEING IN THE SAME PARLIAMENT, THE TENORS OF WHICH, WITH THEIR ANSWERS, ARE NOTED HERE BELOW.
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35. To the commens in this present parlement assembled shewen unto your wysdomes the clothmakers and inhabitauntes within the shires of Norff', Suff' and Essex, that where by longe tyme passed it hath be a comon wele there used within the same shires, by makers of cloth there, dyvers wollen clothes, some called brode sette clothes, and that other called streite sette clothes; that is to witte, the said brode sette clothes, every cloth to conteyn, after all sufficiant werkmanship therto required, redy to the sale, .xxviij. yerdes and .xxviij. ynches in lengh, by the creste, and in brede .vij. quarters within the listes, directely from that oon ende of the said cloth unto that other ende of the same; and every cloth of the seid brode sette clothes, soo made redy to the sale, to wey .xxxviij.li. at leste, or more. And the seid clothes called streite sette clothes, to conteyn, after all sufficient and true werkmanship therto required, redy to the sale, in lengh .xiiij. yerdes and .xiiij. ynches, mesured by the lyste, and in brede .iij. quarters and half a quarter of a [col. b] yerde within the lystes, directely from the oon ende to that other ende; and every cloth of the said streite sette clothes, so made redy to the sale, to wey .ix.li. and an halfe at the lest, or more: wherby the seid clothmakers and inhabitauntez in the seid shires, gretely prospered, and hadde grete availe and good utteraunce of the said clothes, and the kyng gretely encresed in his custumes and deveries of that same. Howe be it that nowe late, many and dyvers < of > the inhabitaunts and clothmakers within the said shires, by subtill ymaginations, craftes and male engynes, maken dyvers clothes there, namyng some of theym brode sette clothes, and some of theym streyte sette clothes: the which soo named brode sette clothes, a cloth passis not the lengh of .xxvi. yerdes, and some lesse, and not in brede but .vi. quarters, and some lesse, and in weight not over .xxviij.li., and some lesse; and the seid clothes named sette streyte clothes, of the which streite sette clothes a cloth passis not the lengh of .xij. yerdes, and some lesse, and not in brede but half a yerde and half a quarter of a yerde, and [p. v-630][col. a] some lesse, and in weight not over .vij.li., and some lesse; by cause of which deceytes, as wele in untrue werkmanship, as in defaute of lengh, brede and weight, the seid < cloth > makers and inhabitaunts within the said .iij. shires, have not nor may not have utteraunce or passage into the parties estraunge, nor have availe of the said clothes in maner abovesaid made, by cause of the seid deceyvable makyng, to the grete hurte and undoyng of the true clothmakers, inhabitaunts within the said shires, and grete hurt to the kyng of his custumes and deveries in that behalf. [The dimensions of broad cloths and straits.]
35. To the commons assembled in this present parliament; the clothmakers and inhabitants of the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex show to your wisdoms, that where for a long time past it has been common practice used within the same counties by the makers of cloth there [that] various woollen cloths, some called broad set cloth and others called strait set cloth; that is to say, of the said broad set cloth, every cloth should contain, when ready for sale and all the finishing completed, 28 yards and 28 inches in length along the centre, and 7 quarters in breadth within the selvages, directly from the one end of the said cloth to its other end; and every cloth of the said broad set cloths thus made ready for sale should weigh 38 pounds at least, or more. And the said cloths called strait set cloth should contain, when ready for sale and all the finishing completed, 14 yards and 14 inches in length, measured along the selvage, and in breadth 3 quarters and half a quarter of a [col. b] yard within the selvages, directly from one end to the other; and every cloth of the said strait set cloth thus made ready for sale should weigh 9 and a half pounds at least, or more: whereby the said clothmakers and inhabitants in the said counties greatly prospered, and had great profit and good sale of the said cloths, and the king had his customs and duties on the same greatly increased. Nevertheless, recently many different inhabitants and clothmakers within the said county, by devious scheming, frauds and deceptions, have made various cloths there, calling some of them broad set cloths and some of them strait set cloths: a cloth of which so-called broad set cloths does not exceed 26 yards in length, and some less, and is only 6 quarters in breadth, and some less, and weighs no more than 28 pounds, and some less; and of the said cloths called strait set cloths, a cloth does not exceed 12 yards in length, and some less, and is but half a yard and half a quarter of a yard in breadth, and [p. v-630][col. a] some less, and weighs no more than 7 pounds, and some less; because of which fraud, in false workmanship as well as in the shortfall in length, breadth and weight, the said clothmakers and inhabitants within the said three counties have not, and may not have, sale or shipment of it in foreign regions, or profit from the said cloths made in the abovesaid manner, because of the said fraudulent manufacture, to the great harm and ruin of the true clothmakers dwelling within the said counties, and the great harm of the king in respect of his customs and duties in that matter.
Wherfore please it youre wisdomes to pray the kyng oure soveraigne liege lorde, the premisses considered, by the advis and assent of the lordes spirituell and temporell in this present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same, hit be ordeyned, established and enacted; that all the said clothes called brode sette clothes, and straite sette clothes, and everyche of theym, which shall be made within eny of the said shires from the first day of August, that shall be in the yere of oure Lord God a .mcccclxviij., be truely made in the fourme folowyng: that is to sey, every of the said clothes called brode sette clothes, after all maner sufficiaunt, parfite and true werkmanship made, clene scowred, full dryed and redy to the sale, conteyn in lengh .xxviij. yerds and .xxviij. ynches, mesured by the creste, and in brede .vij. quarters within the liste, directely from that oon ende of the said cloth unto that other ende of the same; and every of the seid brode sette clothes, after all the said sufficiant and perfit werkmanship, scowryng, full driyng, and made redy to the sale, wey .xxxviij.li. at the leste. And also that every of the said clothes called streite sette clothes, which shall be made in eny of the seid shires, after the seid first day of August, after all maner sufficiant, parfit and true werkmanship made, clene scowred, and full dried, and redy to the sale, conteyn in lengh .xiiij. yerdes and .xiiij. ynches, mesured by the lyste, and in brede .iij. quarters and half a quarter of a yerde within the lystes, directely from that oon ende of the said streite sette cloth to that other ende of the same; and every of the said streite sette clothes, after all the said sufficiant and parfit werkemanship, scowryng, full driyng, and made redy to the sale, wey .ix.li. and an half atte the leste. And that all the seid clothes called brode sette clothes, and streyte sette cloth, which shall be made within eny of the said shires, after the seid first day of August, of true and parfite makyng, accordyng to this present acte, be sealed by the kynges awnager or sealer with the seales of the subsidie and ulnage within every of the said shires therfore ordeyned, prented in wex. And that noon persone nor persones, after the seid first day of August, profre nor put to sale eny of the seid clothes called brode sette clothe, or streite sette clothe, not kepyng the full lengh, weight or brede, or not clene scowred, or full dried, accordyng to this present acte, uppon peyne of forfeiture of the same: that oon half therof to the kynges highnes, and that other half therof to the partie that shall aspie and seise it. And that noo persone nor persones, after the seid first day of August, takke, pakke nor carie eny of the said clothes called brode sette cloth, nor streite sette cloth oute of eny of the said shires afore it be sealed by the kynges awnager or sealer, in maner as is above ordeyned by this present acte, uppon peyne of forfeiture of the same: that is to sey, that oon half therof to the kynges highnes, and that other half to the partie that shall aspie and seise it: this ordenaunce to be made, by consideration that .v. or .vi. mille persones, inhabitauntes within the said shires, by defaute of werk and occupation, remayne unoccupied, by cause the makyng of the seid clothes been not nowe made in the said shires, as before tyme was used. And yf eny awnager, or eny [col. b] of his deputees, within eny of the seid shires, seall eny of the seid sette clothes, not conteynyng the same lengh, brede and weight aforesaid; that than he forfeit, for every of the said brode cloth soo to be sealed, .vi. s. .viij. d.; and for every of the said streite clothes so to be sealed, .xx. d.: that oon half therof to the kynges highnes, and that other half unto hym that woll sue therfore in this behalf, by action of dette, by writte or bille in eny of the kynges courtes, at the election of hym that soo woll sue; and in the same action to recover over the said forfeiture such costes and damages, as been usuelly used in actions of dette sued at the common lawe etc. [The dimensions of broad cloths and straits.]
Wherefore, may it please your wisdoms to pray the king our sovereign liege lord, having considered the foregoing, by the advice and assent of the lords spiritual and temporal assembled in this present parliament, and by authority of the same, that it be ordained, decreed and enacted that all the said cloths called broad set cloths and strait set cloths, and each of them, which shall be made within any of the said counties from 1 August 1468 shall be truly made in the following form: that is to say, every one of the said cloths called broad set cloths, after all manner of adequate, complete and true workmanship has been done, and it has been scoured clean, fully dried, and prepared for sale, shall be 28 yards and 28 inches in length, measured along the centre, and 7 quarters in breadth within the selvages, directly from the one end of the said cloth to its other end; and every one of the said broad set cloths, after all the said adequate and complete workmanship, scouring, full drying and made ready for sale, shall weigh 38 pounds at least. And also that every one of the said cloths called strait set cloths which shall be made in any of the said counties after the said first day of August, after all adequate, complete and true workmanship has been done, and it has been scoured clean, and fully dried, and prepared for sale, shall be 14 yards and 14 inches in length, measured along the selvage, and 3 quarters and half a quarter of a yard in breadth within the selvages, directly from the one end of the said strait set cloth to its other end; and every one of the said strait set cloths, after all the said adequate and complete workmanship, scouring, full drying and made ready for sale, shall weigh 9 and a half pounds at least. And that all the said cloths called broad set cloths and strait set cloths which shall be made within any of the said counties after the said 1 August, of true and perfect manufacture, according to this present act, shall be sealed by the king's alnager or sealer with the seals of the subsidy and alnage ordained for the purpose within each of the said counties stamped in wax. And that no person or persons, after the said first day of August, shall proffer or put on sale any of the said cloths called broad set cloth or strait set cloth which is not of the full length, breadth, or weight, or which is not scoured clean, or fully dried according to this present act, upon pain of forfeiting the same: one half of it to the king's highness, and the other half to the party who shall discover and seize it. And that no person or persons, after the said first day of August, shall take, pack or carry any of the said cloths called broad set cloth or strait set cloth out of any of the said counties before it has been sealed by the king's alnager or sealer, in the manner ordained above by this present act, upon pain of forfeiting it: that is to say, one half of it to the king's highness, and the other half to the party who shall discover and seize it: this ordinance to be made considering that five or six thousand persons dwelling within the said counties remain unemployed through lack of work and employment because the said cloths have not been made in the said counties at present as was customary in the past. And if any alnager, or any [col. b] of his deputies, within any of the said counties seals any of the said set cloths which is not of the aforesaid length, breadth and weight, that then he shall forfeit 6s. 8d. for every one of the said broad cloths thus sealed, and 20d. for every one of the said strait set cloths thus sealed: one half of it to the king's highness, and the other half to him who chooses to sue for it by action of debt, by writ or bill in any of the king's courts, at the choice of him who thus sues; and to recover in the same action, in addition to the said forfeiture, the costs and damages usual in actions of debt sued at the common law, etc.
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Le roy le voet. (fn. v-571-840-1) The king wills it. (fn. v-571-840-1)
36. To the kyng oure liege lord prayen the comons in this present parlement assembled: that where by subtiell bargeyns made in biyng of wolles, or that the shepe that beren it be shoren, that the clothmakers of this youre reame almoost may fynde noon to be sold, to the grete sorowe of all theym that have been accustumed to have their livyng by the meane of makyng of cloth. [Prohibition on buying wool before shearing.]
36. To the king our liege lord; the commons assembled in this present parliament pray, that where by devious bargains made in buying wool before the sheep that bear it have been shorn, the clothiers of this your realm can find almost none for sale, to the great distress of all those who have been accustomed to earn their living by cloth making.
That therfore it may please your highnes, by thadvis and assent of your lordes spirituelx and temporelx in this your seid parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same, to ordeyn and establish; that noo persone by hym self or any other, by or bargeyn, from the fest of the Nativite of Seint John Baptist, that shal be in the yere of Oure Lord .mcccclxviij., eny wolles than unshorn, or take promysse of bargayn of eny wolles than unshorn, of the growyng of Berkshire, Gloucestre shire, Shropshire, Herfordshire, Worcestreshire, Wilteshire, Somersetshire, Dorceshire, Southamptonshire and Kent, or eny of theym, unto the fest of Seint Bartlemewe than next folowyng; or bey eny wolles, or take promisse of bargeyn of eny wolles, that shall growe in eny of the same shires, the yere next folowyng the seid fest of Seint Bartlemewe, bifore the same fest than next folowyng; or bye eny wolles, or take promysse of bargayne of eny wolles, in eny yere then next ensewyng bifore the seid fest of Seint Bartlemewe, and bifore the next parlement in this your reame to be holden, contrary to the forme of the ordenaunce aforeseid, but onely such persones as of all the seid wolles shall make or doo to be made yarne or cloth within this reame, uppon peyn of forfeiture of the double value of all the wolles bought, or to be bought, or to be bargayned, or taken by promysse of bargayn, in contrarie of this ordenaunce: the oon half therof to be had to the kynges use, and the oder half therof to the use of hym that wille sue in this behalf. And every persone that wille sue in that partie, have an action of dette of the seid forfeiture, or of the value therof, and such processe in the same action as is hadde in an action of dette at the common lawe; and that noon essoyn ne protection be allowable for the defendaunt in such action, nor that the seid defendaunt theryn be admitted to wage his lawe. [Prohibition on buying wool before shearing.]
That therefore it may please your highness, by the advice and assent of your lords spiritual and temporal assembled in this your said parliament, and by authority of the same, to ordain and decree that no-one shall in person or by another buy or bargain for any unshorn wool from the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist [24 June] 1468, or undertake to buy any unshorn wool produced within Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Southampton and Kent, or any of them, until the following feast of St Bartholomew [24 August]; or buy any wool, or undertake to buy any wool, which shall be produced in any of the same counties in the year following the said feast of St Bartholomew, before the same feast then following; or buy any wool or undertake to buy any wool in the year then next following before the said feast of St Bartholomew, and before the next parliament to be held in this your realm, contrary to the form of the aforesaid ordinance, but only those persons who shall make or cause to be made all the said wool into yarn or cloth within this realm, upon pain of forfeiting twice the value of all the wool bought or to be bought, or to be purchased or taken on promise of purchase contrary to this ordinance: one half of it to be taken for the king's use, and the other half to the use of him who chooses to sue in this matter. And every person who chooses to sue in that matter shall have an action of debt for the said forfeiture, or for its value, and such process in the same action as is had in an action of debt at the common law; and no essoin or protection shall be allowed for the defendant in such an action, or the said defendant be admitted to wage his law.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Le roy s'advisera. The king will consider this further.
37. To the full discrete comons in this present parlement assembled sheweth unto your wisdomes: the freholders dwellyng within the shire of Middilsex, within which shire yerely been moo actions sued, and triels be .xij. men had, than been within many other shires of this reame, caused be reseantee of all the kynges courtes holden and abidyng at Westm' within the seid shire, so that in every action joined to issue in the seid shire, some of the said freholders been enpanelled, to their grete vexation; and also over the [p. v-631][col. a] sessions of peas holden within the said shire, the same freholders every tyme, be enquerrez in the kynges benche, and upon delyveraunce of prisons there, and be actions uppon patents and taillez sued in the kynges eschequer, and to shirrefs and other accomptantez, their deputees and attourneys, surmytted to be shewed, and issuez theruppon joyned and taken, enpanelled theryn, they been over inportunely vexed, greved and depauperat; and that more hurte is, when they been enpanelled in divers actions personels, and the venire facias and habeas corpora retourned, delaye be defalt or esson to the partie pleyntyf or defendaunt is allowed, accordyng to the lawe; and though eny of the enpanelled then wold appere, yet the jurr' shall not be called, but their all defaltez withoute callyng, be hit amerciaments or issues so upon theym returned, shall be entred, beyng no default in theym, which is ayenst reason. [Burden on jurors in Middlesex.]
37. To the most wise commons assembled in this present parliament; the freeholders dwelling within the county of Middlesex show to your wisdoms [that] within that county more actions are sued each year, and trials held by twelve jurors, than in many other counties of this realm, because of all the king's courts held and based at Westminster in the said county, so that in every action at issue in the said county some of the said freeholders are empanelled, to their great vexation; and also in the [p. v-631][col. a] sessions of the peace held within the said county, by enquiries in king's bench and upon gaol delivery there, and in actions sued in the king's exchequer upon patents and tallies and submitted to sheriffs and other accounting officials, and issue joined on the matter, the same freeholders are empanelled every time and they have been excessively vexed, aggrieved and impoverished; and they suffer more harm when they have been empanelled on various personal actions, and when the venire facias and habeas corpora have been returned the law permits delay to the plaintiff or defendant by default or essoin and although those empanelled are then ready to appear, yet the jury is not called, and without it being called default is entered against all of them and by that amercements or issues returned against them, although there was no fault in them, which is contrary to reason.
Please youre wisdomes, the premisses considered, to pray the kyng oure liege lord to ordeyn and enacte, by the advise of the lordes spirituelx and temporelx in this present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same; that every jurr', frome the fest of the Blissed Trinite next comyng, to be enpanelled and returned within the said shire of Midd', in eny of the seid courtes, in any of the said actions, at every fourth day of retourne therof to be demaunded and calde; and that alsmany persones enpanelled in eny of the same, as shall appere at that day, that theire apperance be recorded, and there entred by the courte, and be not amercied, nor lese eny issues that day in that suyte. And that it be ordeyned by the seid auctorite, that the defaulte, esson, and every other delay of eny persone, pleyntiff or defendant, in eny such action personell, by the lawe afore this tyme used, by this acte be not prejudiced nor tolled in any wise, but to be ajuged, ajourned and allowed in als ample and large fourme, as they were afore the makyng of this acte; this acte notwithstondyng. [Burden on jurors in Middlesex.]
May it please your wisdoms, having considered the foregoing, to pray the king our liege lord to ordain and enact by the advice of the lords spiritual and temporal assembled in this present parliament, and by authority of the same, that from the feast of the Holy Trinity next every jury empanelled and returned in any of the said courts within the said county of Middlesex in any of the said actions, shall be summoned and called on every fourth day of return; and that all the persons empanelled in any of them who appear on that day shall have their appearance recorded and entered there by the court, and they shall not be amerced or lose any issues that day in that suit. And that it be ordained by the said authority that the default, essoin and every other delay of any person, plaintiff or defendant in any such personal action which was lawful in the past shall not be prejudiced or curtailed in any way by this act, but shall be adjudged, adjourned, and allowed in as ample and full a form as they were before the making of this act; notwithstanding this act.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Le roy le voet. (fn. v-571-854-1) The king wills it. (fn. v-571-854-1)
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38. To the kyng oure liege lord prayen the comons in this present parlement assembled: that where the .xiiij. yere of the reigne of your noble progenitour Kyng Edward the III de , hit was ordeyned, that noo shirref shuld abide in his office over a yere; and in the .xlij. yere of your same progenitour, hit was ordeyned, that noo shirref, nor undershirref, nor shirrefs clerk, shuld abyde in his office over a yere. The which ordenauncez, amonge other, the .xxiij. yere of the reigne of the pretended Kyng Henry the VI te , were in open parlement rehersed, and be auctorite of the same hit was ordeyned, that if eny shirref, undershirref, or clerk of shirref, other than were except in the same ordenaunce, occupied the office of shirref, undershirref, or clerk of shirref, contrary to eny of the forsaid ordenauncez, that than he that soo occupied shuld forfette the somme of .cc.li., and that every pardon in tyme then to come, to be made for such forfeiture of the seid somme, shuld be voide and not available; and that every liegeman that wold sue for the seid somme forfetted, ayens hym or theym which so shuld forfette, shuld be resceyved, and admitted to sue an action of dette in his owne name; the kyng to have the oon half of that which shuld be recovered by the seid action, and he or they which so wolde sue to have the oder half therof; as in the seid ordenaunce, the seid .xxiij. yere made, more pleinly apperith. (fn. v-571-857-1) Contrarie to which ordenauncez, divers shirrefs, undershirrefs, and shirrefs clerkes, of dyvers shires of this your reame, in the first, .ij. de , and .iij. de yere of the begynnyng of your noble reigne, then beyng in this lande grete troble, and [col. b] peas not then verely stablished, occupiden over a yere, some of theym be grete space over a yere, some be lesse space, caused in dyvers parties of this realme be the seid troble, and in some parties, be that that eny other shirref was not made, be longe tyme after the yere past; which shirrefs and other their officers, yf for their such occupiyng shuld be troubled, vexed or putte in forfaiture, outher at your sute, liege lord, or at suyte of eny your lieges, were not accordyng to reason. [Sheriffs who held office for more than a year early in the reign are not to be penalised.]
38. To the king our liege lord; the commons assembled in this present parliament pray, that where it was ordained in the fourteenth year of the reign of your noble progenitor King Edward III [1340] that no sheriff should remain in his office for longer than a year; and it was ordained in the forty-second year of your same progenitor [1368] that no sheriff, under-sheriff or sheriff's clerk should remain in his office for longer than a year. Which ordinances, among others, were recited in open parliament in the twenty-third year of the reign of the feigned King Henry VI [1445], and it was ordained by authority of the same that if any sheriff, under-sheriff, or sheriff's clerk, other than those excepted in the same ordinance, occupied the office of sheriff, under-sheriff or sheriff's clerk contrary to any of the aforesaid ordinances that then he who did so should forfeit the sum of £200, and that every pardon made in future for the forfeiture of the said sum should be void and invalid; and that every liegeman who chose to sue for the said forfeited sum against him or them who should thus forfeit it should be received and admitted to sue an action of debt in his own name; the king to have one half of that which should be recovered by the said action, and he or they who chose to sue to have the other half; as more fully appears in the said ordinance made in the said twenty-third year. (fn. v-571-857-1) Contrary to which ordinances, various sheriffs, under-sheriffs and sheriffs' clerks of various counties of this your realm in the first, second and third years at the beginning of your noble reign, when there was great disturbance in this land and [col. b] peace was then not truly established, held office for longer than a year, some of them for much longer than a year, some of them for a shorter period, in some parts of the realm because of the said great disturbance, and in some parts because no other sheriff was appointed until long after the end of the year. If these sheriffs and their other officers should be troubled, vexed or condemned to forfeiture either at your suit, liege lord, or at the suit of any your lieges, it would be contrary to reason.
Please it therfore youre highnes to ordeyn and stablissh, be the advis and assent of the lordes spirituell and temporell in this present parlement assembled, and be auctorite of the same, that noo maner persone beyng shirref, undirshirref or shirrefs clerk of eny shire of this your reame, the first, .ij. de , or .iij. de yere of your seid noble reigne, or eny tyme or space within theym, for occupyng the office of shirref, undershirref or clerk of shirref in thoo .iij. yeres, or eny parte or space within theym, or of theym or any of theym, over a yere, although their seid occupation was ayenst the ordenauncez afore rehersed, be, nor eny of theym be, hurte nor in eny wise endamaged be eny action, peyn or forfeiture, in the same ordenauncez or eny of theym comprised, neither at your sute, liege lord, nor at the sute of eny your lieges; but that the same shirrefs, undreshirrefs, and clerkes of shirrefs, and every of theym, of and for every action, peyn and forfeiture, sued or to be sued, rered or forfette of theym, or eny of theym, be you, or eny of youre seid lieges, for their occupation of the forseid .iij. yeres, or eny space or tyme within the same, be quyte and discharged for ever be this acte: the forseid ordenauncez, or eny of theym afore this tyme made, notwithstondyng. The same ordenauncez, and every of theym, neverthelesse to remayn in their strengh and force ayens all shirrefs, undirshirrefs, and clerkes of shirrefs, for their occupiyng of all other yeres then the forseid .iij. yeres, as is abovesaid, as the same ordenauncez didden afore this acte made. [Sheriffs who held office for more than a year early in the reign are not to be penalised.]
May it therefore please your highness to ordain and decree, by the advice and assent of the lords spiritual and temporal assembled in this present parliament, and by authority of the same, that no-one who was a sheriff, under-sheriff or sheriff's clerk of any county of this your realm for more than a year in the first, second, or third year of your said noble reign, or at any time or period within them, shall be, or any of them shall be, harmed or penalised in any way by any action, penalty or forfeiture contained in the same ordinances, or any of them, neither at your suit, liege lord, nor at the suit of any of your lieges, for occupying the office of sheriff, under-sheriff or sheriff's clerk in those three years, or any part or period of them, or of them or any of them, over a year, although their said occupation was contrary to the ordinances described before; but that the same sheriffs, under-sheriffs and sheriffs' clerks, and each of them, shall be quit and discharged forever by this act of and for every action, penalty and forfeiture sued or to be sued, levied on or forfeited by them, or any of them, by you or any of your said lieges, for their occupation during the aforesaid three years, or any period or time within the same: notwithstanding the aforesaid ordinances, or any of them, made before this time. The same ordinances, and each of them, shall nevertheless remain in their strength and force against all sheriffs, under-sheriffs and sheriffs' clerks for their occupation in every year other than the aforesaid three years, as is abovesaid, as the same ordinances did before this act was made.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Soit fait come il est desire. (fn. v-571-861-1) Let it be done as it is desired. (fn. v-571-861-1)
39. To the kyng oure liege lord prayen the comons in this present parlement assembled: that where as all shirrefs of all the countez, citees and burghs, beyng counties in this your reame of Englond, be yerely charged before your tresorer and barons of your eschequer, of many grete fermes and sommes, under dyvers olde names axed, that is to sey, some ferme by the name of rent firme, comitatus post terras datas, some by the name of proficuum comitatus, some by the name of auxilium vicecomitis, some by the name de veteri incremento, some by the name of firma ballivarum, some by the name of firma ballivorum, some under the name of assartis, and some under the name of minute firme, to you, soverayn lord: the which fermes and sommes the seid shirrefs knowe nat wher, ner howe to levye. And howe be it that in the parlement holden at Westm', the .v. th yere of the reigne of the right noble prynce Kyng Richard the seconde after the conquest, it was ordeyned, that all shirrefs of this reame of Englond shuld accompte and be charged by their othes; (fn. v-571-864-1) yet youre seid tresorer and barons wille not discharge your seid shirrefs of the seid fermes, sommes, nor of eny parcell of theym, but yerely charge theym of all the seid sommes, fermes, and of every parcell of theym, after the olde order of their accomptez, notwithstondyng the said ordenaunce, to the uttermost undoyng of the seid shirrefs, and causeth theym to doo grete oppression and injurie to your seid suppliantez; and causeth you, soverayn lord, to lese grete profittes that ye myght take, for almost yerely half the yere is passed, or the chosen shirrefs of your [p. v-632][col. a] said countez been charged to and of the offices of the shirrefwyke aforesaid: in which tyme ye, soverayn lord, lese the profitte of your seales of all the writtes that shuld be sued in your seid countees, your dettes remaynyng ungadered, and ye lese the issues and amerciamentez that in the mean tyme myght growe to your highnes, by the differryng of your said charge; and your seid suppliauntez lyve all the mean tyme as people withoute lawe for lakke of such an officer. [Charges upon sheriffs.]
39. To the king our liege lord; the commons assembled in this present parliament pray, that where all the sheriffs of all the counties, and of the cities and boroughs which are counties in this your realm of England, are charged each year before your treasurer and barons of your exchequer for many great farms and sums asked under various old names; that is to say, some farms by the name of 'rent farm of the county after lands given', some by the name of 'profit of the county', some by the name of 'sheriff's aid', some by the name of 'of old increment', some by the name of 'farm of bailiwicks', some by the name of 'bailiffs' farm', some under the name of 'assarts', and some under the name of 'petty farms', to you, sovereign lord: which farms and sums the said sheriffs do not know where or how to levy. And although in the parliament held at Westminster in the fifth year of the reign of the most noble prince King Richard the second since the conquest [1381] it was ordained that all the sheriffs of this realm of England should account and be charged on their oaths; (fn. v-571-864-1) yet your said treasurer and barons will not discharge your said sheriffs of the said farms, sums or of any part of them, but charge them each year for all the said sums, farms and every part of them, according to the old order of their accounts, notwithstanding the said ordinance, to the complete undoing of the said sheriffs, which causes them greatly to oppress and injure your said suppliants; and causes you, sovereign lord, to lose large profits which you might have had, for almost every year, half the year has passed before the chosen sheriffs of your [p. v-632][col. a] said counties are charged with and for the office of the aforesaid shrievalty: during which time you, sovereign lord, lose the profit of your seals on all the writs which should be sued in your said counties, your debts remain uncollected, and you lose the issues and amercements which might come to your highness in the meantime, by deferring your said charge; and in the meantime your said suppliants live as people without law for want of such an officer.
Wherfore please it youre noble grace tenderly to considre these premisses, and by advis and assent of your lordes spirituell and temporell, in this your high courte of parlement assembled, and by auctorite of this same, to ordeyn, enacte and establissh that your severall commissions be direct into every of youre shires, citees and burghs, beyng countees of this your reame, to suche persones as shall mowe please your highnes to make your commissioners, yevyng theym full auctorite and power by the same, to commaunde the coroners of every of the seid shires where they be commissioners, by your severall warrantes to be delyvered, commaundyng theym to make proclamation, .xx. dayes bifore the retourne of the said warrantes, in the shire towne of every of the seid shires, that every persone havyng enheritaunce or fre hold by patent, of any sommes to be taken of the issues and profittes comyng and growyng of the seid shires, where they be commissioners, by the handes of the shirrefs of the same for the tyme beyng, appere before the seid commissioners, yf they wolle, at the day and place in the seid warantes specified, to shewe and prove before theym, that the shirref of the same shire for the tyme beyng, yerely may content theym of the ferme or sommes conteyned in youre patentes, of the issues and profittes of the said shires comyng and growyng; and to do come before the seid commissioners, at the same day and place, .xxiiij. ti sufficiaunt men, of lyvelode of the yerely value of .x. marc at lest, to enquere of such ferme or somes of money, under the seid olde names axed, as may yerely be levable of the fermes of the same shire, where such enquerrez ben taken; the inquisitions therof by your seid commissioners into your chauncerie or your eschequer duely be certified and retourned, within a moneth next after the takyng of the same inquerry; which inquisitions soo certified and retourned into your chauncery or < your > eschequer, to the shirref of every of the seid counties, and every of theym, their deputees, heires, executours and landholders, and all other that for the tyme that is, and to come shall be shirrefs for evermore hereafter, be discharged uppon their accomptes before your tresorer and barons of your seid eschequer for the tyme beyng, aswell ayenst your highnes, youre heires and successours, as ayenst all other persone or persones claymyng to have any annuite, pencion, or other summe or charge ayenst any of the seid shirrefs, their heires, deputees, executours and lande holders, or any of theym, by reason of any lettres patentes by you, soverayn lord, your moost noble progenitours, heires and successours, or any of theym, to the seid persone or persones soo claymyng made or to be made, or by vertue of any other assignement or taillez, to theym or any of theym, uppon the seide shirrefs nowe beyng, or in tyme comyng shall be shirrefs, and every of theym, by you, soverayn lord, youre heires or successours, or any of your officers, made, levied, arrered, or to be made, levied or arrered, of all other ferme and sommes in the seid inquisition as is aforeseid made not conteyned, by their othes openly made before your seid tresorer and barons, upon their said accomptes, be charged or discharged: and they shall pray to God for the prosperous increse of your moost roial estate. [Charges upon sheriffs.]
Wherefore may it please your noble grace to consider the foregoing sympathetically, and by the advice and assent of your lords spiritual and temporal assembled in this your high court of parliament, and by authority of the same, to ordain, enact and decree that your individual commissions be directed to each of your counties, and to the cities and boroughs which are counties in this your realm, to such persons as it may please your highness to make your commissioners, giving them full authority and power by the same to order the coroners of each of the said counties where they are commissioners by delivery of your individual warrants, ordering them to make proclamation twenty days before the return of the said warrants in the county town of each of the said counties, that every person who has inheritance or freehold by patent of any sums to be taken from the issues and profits coming and growing from the said counties where they are commissioners, by the hands of the sheriffs there at the time, shall appear before the said commissioners, if they choose, at the day and place specified in the said warrants, to show and prove before them that the sheriff of the same county at the time may pay them each year the farm or sums contained in your letters patent from the issues and profits coming and growing from the said counties; and to cause to appear before the said commissioners at the same day and place twenty-four sufficient men, with a livelihood of at least 10 marks a year, to enquire into the farm or sums of money asked under the said old names as may be levied each year from the farms of the same county where such inquiries have been held; the resulting inquisitions to be duly certified and returned by your said commissioners into your chancery or your exchequer within a month of the same inquiries being made. When these inquisitions have been thus certified and returned into your chancery or your exchequer, the sheriff of each of the said counties, and each of them, their deputies, heirs, executors and landholders, and all others who shall be sheriffs at the time and in future shall be discharged forever hereafter on their accounts before your treasurer and barons of your said exchequer at the time, towards your highness, your heirs and successors, as well as towards every other person or persons claiming to have any annuity, pension or other sum or charge against any of the said sheriffs, their heirs, deputies, executors and landholders, or any of them, by reason of any letters patent made or to be made by you, sovereign lord, your most noble progenitors, heirs and successors, or any of them, to the said person or persons thus claiming, or by virtue of any other assignment or tallies made, levied, raised, or to be made, levied or raised for them, or any of them, on the said sheriffs in office now or in the future, and each of them, by you, sovereign lord, your heirs or successors, or any of your officers, of all other farms and sums not contained in the said inquisition made as is aforesaid by their oaths publicly taken before your said treasurer and barons on their said accounts shall be charged or discharged: and they shall pray to God for the prosperous increase of your most royal estate.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Le roy s'advisera. The king will consider this further.
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40. Prayen the comons in this present parlement assembled: that forasmoche as many robbours in their daily robberies sparen not to take and irreverently, as Lollardes and heretikes, to touche the moost blessed sacrament of the auter, and the coupe, pixe, or eny other thing wheryn the seid blessed sacrament hath be putte, to robbe and felonsly bere awey; and also they have not spared to robbe dyvers sepulcres in dyvers chirches, and the crosses, and other juelx of grete value, founde in the same, to bere away; wherby is not oonly caused the dampnable lettyng of divine service to < be doon, but also if it shuld contynue, shuld cause the uttermost empoverysshyng and destitution > of the ornamentes, and other juelx and goodes, of many chirches of this reame, belongyng to the administration of divine service, to the moost dampnable and cursed ensample that may be suffred in eny Cristen reame, and grettest offence to God. [The theft of pyxes to be high treason.]
40. The commons assembled in this present parliament pray, that because many robbers in their daily robberies do not refrain from taking and touching, as irreverently as Lollards and heretics, the most blessed sacrament of the altar, and steal and feloniously carry away the chalice, pyx or any other thing in which the said blessed sacrament has been put; and also they have not refrained from robbing various [Easter] sepulchres in various churches, and carrying away the crosses and other jewels of great value found in them; which not only causes damnable obstruction to the performance of divine service, but also, if it continues, will cause an extreme want and shortage of the ornaments and other jewels and goods in many churches of this realm which pertain to the administration of divine service: the most damnable and cursed example that may be suffered in any Christian realm, and the greatest offence to God.
For reformation of which, please it your highnes, by thadvis and assent of your lordes spirituelx and temporelx, in this present parlement assembled, and by auctorite of the same, to ordeyn and establissh; that all robberies doon and committed after the fest of Seint Michell thArchangell, in the yere of Oure Lord a .mcccclxvij., in eny chirche, of eny coupe, pixe, or other thyng wheryn the seid blessed sacrament hath or shall be put or closed, be demed high treason; and that all robbours atteint of eny such robberies have jugement to be brent. [The theft of pyxes to be high treason.]
For the reform of which may it please your highness, by the advice and assent of your lords spiritual and temporal assembled in this present parliament, and by authority of the same, to ordain and decree that all robberies done and committed after Michaelmas 1467 in any church of any chalice, pyx or other thing in which the said blessed sacrament has or shall have been put or enclosed, shall be deemed high treason; and that all robbers found guilty of any such robberies shall be condemned to be burned.
And also to ordeyn and establissh, by the seid advis, assent and auctorite, that notwithstondyng < þat þe > seid robberies be made high treason by this ordenaunce, yet that every such persone or persones, to whome any appele was or shuld have be gyven of any such robberies, in cas this ordenaunce had not be made, may have appell of robberie of the same ayenst the seid robbours, in like maner and fourme, and with all such maner of processe, as they < had or > myght have had afore the makyng of this ordenaunce. And that the jugement in the same appele shal be ayenst the party atteynted to be brent as is aforeseid. And that the appellaunt or appellaunts have such restitution of the goodes soo robbed, as he or they shuld have had yf this ordenaunce had not be made. And that no persone for eny robberie afore specified appelled, have any benefice of his clergie in the same. And ferthermore to ordeyn, by thadvis, assent and auctorite aforesaid, that yf it happe eny persone, after the seid fest, to robbe and felonsly to take eny of the goodes hereafter specified, that is to sey, chales, patene of chales, corporas, masseboke, porteous, antiphoner, legend, grayell, manuell, Cristmatorie of sylver or gold, crosse of sylver or gold, paxbrede of sylver or gold, censure of sylver or gold, ship of silver or gold, basyn of silver or gold, cruette of silver or gold, candelstyke of silver or gold, image of gold or sylver, shryne or fertour of sylver or gold, monstrans to bere the blessed sacrament yn of sylver or gold, or eny relique closed in sylver or gold, chesipill, tunicle, awe [b] e, coope, auter clothes, beyng of cloth of silke, or cloth of gold or of sylver, [memb. 39] oute of eny chirche, and therof to be convict or atteynt at your sute, or at the sute of partie, that then he so convicte or atteint have not eny benefice of his clergie, nor enjoy the privilege therof. And that the justices of peas in every shire of this reame, have auctorite and power to here and determyn every of the seid robberies, within their power and jurisdiction. And that the justices of gaill delyverer, have power by the kynges usuell commission of gaill delyverer to theym direct, to delyver all persones emprisoned or to be emprisoned for eny the robberies aforesaid, or suspecion of the same. Saved to every lorde, and other persone and persones, their eschetes, and all other profittes in [p. v-633][col. a] the premisses, in as ample fourme as eny of theym were entitled to have had, when eny of the seid robberies were demed but felonye, and afore the makyng of this ordenaunce: the same ordenaunce notwithstondyng. (fn. v-571-873-1) [The theft of pyxes to be high treason.]
And also to ordain and decree by the said advice, assent and authority that, notwithstanding that the said robberies shall be made high treason by this ordinance, every such person or persons to whom any appeal was or should have been given concerning any such robberies, had this ordinance not been made, may have appeal of robbery in the same against the said robbers in the same manner and form, and with all manner of process, as they had or might have had before the making of this ordinance. And that the judgment on the same appeal shall be against the party condemned to be burned, as aforesaid. And that the appellant or appellants shall have such restitution of the goods thus stolen as he or they should have had if this ordinance had not been made. And that no person appealed of any robbery specified above shall have any benefit of his clergy in the same. And furthermore to ordain by the aforesaid advice, assent and authority that if it happens that any person, after the said feast, robs and feloniously takes any of the goods specified below out of any church, that is to say, a chalice, paten for a chalice, corporal, mass book, porteous, antiphon, legendary, gradual, manual, a chrismatory of silver or gold, a cross of silver or gold, a pax of silver or gold, a censer of silver or gold, a nef of silver or gold, a basin of silver or gold, a cruet of silver or gold, a candlestick of silver or gold, an image of gold or silver, a shrine or reliquary of silver or gold, a monstrance to hold the blessed sacrament of silver or gold, or any relic enclosed in silver or gold, a chasuble, tunic, alb, cope or altar clothes of silk or cloth of gold or silver, [memb. 39] and is convicted and attainted of this at your suit, or at the suit of a party, that then he who is convicted or attainted shall not have any benefit of his clergy, or enjoy its privilege. And that the justices of the peace in every county of this realm shall have authority and power to hear and determine every one of the said robberies within their power and jurisdiction. And that the justices of gaol delivery shall have power by the king's usual commission for gaol delivery directed to them to deliver all persons imprisoned or to be imprisoned for any of the aforesaid robberies, or on suspicion of the same. Saving to every lord and any other person and persons their escheats, and all other profits in [p. v-633][col. a] the foregoing, as fully as any of them were entitled to have when the said robberies were deemed felony only, and before the making of this ordinance: notwithstanding the same ordinance. (fn. v-571-873-1)
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Le roy s'advisera. The king will consider this further.
41. The kyng, remembryng that heretofore dyvers estatutes for punition of such persones that gyven or resceyven lyverees, with dyvers peynes and forfeitours in theym comprised, have be made, and that yet dyvers persones in grete nombre, not dredyng thoo peynes nor forfaitours, daily offenden ayenst the fourme of the same, hath, by thadvis and assent of the lordes spirituell and temporell, and of the comons of this his reame, in this parlement beyng, and by auctorite of the same, ordeyned and stablished; that all statutes and ordenaunces before this tyme made ayenst eny persones for gyvyng or resceyvyng of liverees or signes, be pleinly observed and kepte. And over, that no persone, of what degre or condition he be, by hym self or eny oder for hym, from the fest of the Nativite of Seint John Baptist, that shall be in the yere of Oure Lord .mcccclxviij., gyve eny such lyveree or signe, or reteigne eny persone othir than his menyall servaunt, officer, or man lerned in the oon lawe or the oder, by eny writyng, othe or promysse; and if any doo the contrary, that then he renne in peyne and forfeiture, and forfait for every such lyveree or signe gyven, .c. s.; and the reteyner or acceptour of such ooth, writyng or promisse, or resceyver by indenture, for every such reteynaunce or acceptaunce of eny suche oothe or promysse, or retenaunce by indenture, renne in peyn and forfeiture of an .c. s., for every moneth that eny persone is so reteyned with hym, by othe, writyng, indenture or promyse: and also that every persone so reteyned by writyng, indenture, othe or promysse, for every such moneth for which he is so reteyned, forfete and lese an .c. s. And ferthermore the kyng, by the seid advis, assent and auctorite, hath ordeyned and stablished, that aswell afore the kyng in his benche, as afore the justices of the comen benche, justices of oyer and termyner and gayle delyverer, justices of peas in their comen cessions, the kynges justices in his counties palantyne of Lancastr' and Chestre for the tyme beyng, in every of the kynges courtes aforsaid, afore theym or eny of theym, and in regalie, and court of the archebisshop of York in Hexhamshire, afore his justices there, and in the court of the bisshop of Durisme, in the counties palatyn of Durisme, afore his justices there, every persone that wille sue or compleyn ayenst eny persone or persones offendyng or doyng ayenst the fourme of this ordenaunce, or eny oder of the premisses, be admitted, by discretion of the juges in every of the courtes, to gyve enformation for the kyng theryn, of eny of the premisses, within the jurisdiction of every of the seid courtes doon or comitted; and every such infourmer, yf he will, be admitted to sue for the kyng and hym self actions or action theryn uppon the same, by enformation to be yeven or made in eny of the seid courtes, ayenst as many suche offendours, by or yn oon bille or information to be named, as he wille that soo enfourmeth, and that information so gyven, stand and be in place of bille or writte oryginall; and that uppon the same all such processe be had and made, as is had or made uppon writte originall of trespas doon ayenst the kynges peas. And that if eny of thoo offendours be present in eny of the seid courtes, he, by commaundement of every of the juges in the same courtes, be brought and put to answere to such bille or billes by such enformation, by an othe first to be made uppon a boke by thenfourmer, afore some of the seid juges, his compleynt to be true, withoute eny oder or ferther processe [col. b] theryn. And that the same juges, and every of theym, in every of the seid courtes have power in their severall jurisdictions to examyn all persones defendauntes and every of theym, uppon eny such enformacion, and to adjuge hym or theym convicte or atteynte, aswell by such examynation as otherwise by tryall, as the case shall require, after the discretion of the juges; and also be charged by jugement theryn, to the persone pleynaunt or infourmer in that behalf, of all costes theryn hadde, by discretion of the juges or juge theryn; and also the same parte pleynaunt to have the halfyndele of all forfeitures abovesaid, and the kyng to have the oder half; and all such execution to be had for the enfourmer theryn, as is hadde or oweth to be had in recoveres of dette or trespas, at his pleasure; and that noon essoyn nor protection be allowed uppon eny such enformation. And that noo shirref or coroner retourne uppon eny persone sufficiant defendaunt in eny sute grounded in eny of the premisses, retourned sufficiant, eny smaller or lesse issues then .xx. s. at the first day of distresse, and at the secund day .xxx. s., and at the .iij. de day .xl. s., and so at every day after, more by .x. s. in issues; and if eny shirref or coroner do the contrary, that then he forfett for every suche retourne ayenst the fourme aforesaid made, .xx. s. And also, by the seid advis, assent and auctorite, it is ordeyned, that in every cite, burgh, towne and porte of this reame corporat, wheryn the maire, shirrefs, shirref, baillyf or baillifs, or oder hede officer of such cite, burgh, towne or porte, haven or hath power to here and determyn plees personell; the same meire, shirrefs, shirref, baillif or baillifs, or hede officer, in court afore theym or eny of theym holden, within eny such cite, burgh, towne or port, have all like and such auctorite to resceyve such enformation, as to here and determyn aswell by examination as by tryall, by their discretion, all things consernyng the premisses, doon by or to thenhabitauntez within the jurisdiction of that court, and to doo and put this ordenaunce in execution, in like fourme as it is ordeyned above: and that the kyng have the oon half of the forfeiture, and thenfourmer theryn, and the meire, shirrefs, shirref, baillifs, baillif, or hede officer of such cite, burgh, towne or porte, the oder half, evenly to be devided bytwene theym; wherof the partye perteinyng to the meire, shirrefs, shirref, baillifs, baillif or hede officer, to be applied to the use of such citee, burgh, towne or porte. And that all resceyvers, and every reteyner by indenture or other writyng, othe or promyse, of eny persone afore the seid fest made, other then to be menyall servaunt or officer, or of his counseill, or for lawfull service doon or to be doon, be frome the same fest voide, and of noo force ne effect. And it is ordeyned, by the seid advis, assent and auctorite, that the kyng have the moite of all the seid peynes and forfetours, in maner and fourme afore ordeyned, except in citees, burghs, townes and other places where eny persone or persones have by reason of the privilege, liberties, fraunchises or grauntez, like maner forfetours and peynes; and that every such persone and persones have the moite of the seid forfeitours and peynez made by this acte, accordyng to their seid privileges, liberties, fraunchises and grauntes, as the kyng shuld have, yf the seid privileges, liberties, fraunchises and grauntes were not had, graunted ne made. [Against liveries.]
41. The king, mindful that various statutes for the punishment of such persons who give or receive liveries, with various penalties and forfeitures contained in them, have been made in the past, and that large numbers of people, not fearing those penalties or forfeitures, still daily offend against the terms of the same, has ordained and decreed by the advice and assent of the lords spiritual and temporal, and of the commons of this his realm assembled in this parliament, and by authority of the same, that all statutes and ordinances made in the past against any persons for giving or receiving liveries or badges be fully observed and kept. And in addition, that no person, of whatever degree or condition he is, in person or by someone else on his behalf, from the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist [24 June] 1468 shall give any such livery or badge, or retain any person other than his household servant, officer, or man learned in one law or the other, by any document, oath or promise; and if any person acts to the contrary, that he shall then incur the penalty and forfeiture, and forfeit 100s. for every such livery or badge given; and the retainer or acceptor of such an oath, document or promise, or retention by indenture, for every such retention or acceptance of any such oath or promise, or retainer by indenture, shall incur the penalty and forfeiture of 100s. for every month that any person is so retained with him by oath, document, indenture or promise: and also that every person thus retained by document, indenture, oath or promise, for every such month for which he is thus retained, shall forfeit and lose 100s. And furthermore the king has ordained and decreed by the said advice, assent and authority that before the king in king's bench as well as before the justices of the common bench, justices of oyer and terminer and gaol delivery, justices of the peace in their common sessions, the king's justices in his counties palantine of Lancaster and Chester at the time, in each of the aforesaid king's courts, before them or any of them, and in the jurisdiction and court of the archbishop of York in Hexhamshire before his justices there, and in the court of the bishop of Durham in the county palatine of Durham before his justices there, every person who chooses to sue or complain against any person or persons offending or acting contrary to the form of this ordinance, or any other of the foregoing, shall be admitted at the discretion of the judges in each of the courts to give information for the king there with regard to any of the foregoing done or committed within the jurisdiction of each of the said courts; and each such informer, if he chooses, shall be admitted to sue an action there on the same for the king and himself by information to be given or made known in any of the said courts against as many such offenders, named by or in one bill or information, as the informer chooses, and the information thus given shall take the place of an original bill or writ; and that all such process shall be taken and made on it as is taken or made on an original writ of trespass against the king's peace. And that if any of those offenders are present in any of the said courts, he shall be brought, by the order of the judges in the same courts, and put to answer the bill or bills by such information, after the informer has first taken on oath upon a book before some of the said judges that his complaint is true, without any other or further process [col. b] therein. And that the same judges, and each of them, in each of the said courts shall have power in their individual jurisdictions to examine all the defendants, and each of them, upon any such information, and to adjudge him or them convicted or attainted by such examination as well as otherwise by trial, as the case shall require, at the discretion of the judges; and also all the costs incurred shall be charged by judgment thereupon to the plaintiff or informer in that matter at the discretion of the judges or judge; and also the same plaintiff shall have half of all the abovesaid forfeitures, and the king shall have the other half; and all such execution to be given for the informer as is given or ought to be given in recoveries of debt or trespass, at his pleasure; and that no essoin or protection shall be allowed on any such information. And that no sheriff or coroner shall return on any sufficient defendant returned sufficient in any suit based on any of the foregoing, any smaller or lesser issues than 20s. on the first day of distraint, and 30s. on the second day, and 40s. on the fourth day, and increasing by 10s. every day thereafter; and if any sheriff or coroner acts to the contrary that he shall then forfeit 20s. for every such return made contrary to the aforesaid form. And it is also ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that in every corporate city, borough, town and port of this realm, in which the mayor, sheriffs, sheriff, bailiff or bailiffs, or other chief officer of such a city, borough, town or port has the power to hear and determine personal pleas; the same mayor, sheriffs, sheriff, bailiff or bailiffs, or chief officer, in the court held before them, or any of them, shall have the same authority within the city, borough, town or port to receive such information, and to hear and determine by examination as well as by trial, at their discretion, everything concerning the foregoing done by or to the inhabitants within the jurisdiction of that court, and to cause and put this ordinance into execution in the same way as ordained above: and that the king shall have one half of the forfeiture, and the informer and the mayor, sheriffs, sheriff, bailiffs, bailiff, or chief officer of such a city, borough, town or port shall divide the other half evenly between them, of which the part pertaining to the mayor, sheriffs, sheriff, bailiffs, bailiff or chief officer shall be applied to the use of the city, borough, town or port. And that all receivers, and every retainder by indenture or other document, oath or promise of any person before the said feast, other than to be a household servant or officer, or of his counsel, or for lawful service done or to be done, shall be void and of no force or effect from the same feast. And it is ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that the king shall have half of all the said penalties and forfeitures in the manner and form ordained above, except in cities, boroughs, towns and other places where any person or persons have such forfeitures and penalties by reason of privilege, liberties, franchises or grants; and that each such person and persons shall have half of the said forfeitures and penalties made by this act according to their said privileges, liberties, franchises and grants as the king should have had if the said privileges, liberties, franchises and grants were not held, granted or made.
Provided allwey that this acte extend not ne be prejudiciall to eny yefte, graunte or confirmation, made or to be made, of eny fee, annuite, pension, rent, londes or tenementes, made by the kyng, or eny oder persone or persones, to eny persone or persones for their counseill yeven or to be yeven, and their lawfull service doon or to be doon, or for their counseill yeven or to be yeven, or laufull service doon or to be [p. v-634][col. a] doon, [sic] and for noon other unlaufull cause, ne to noon other unlaufull entent: all be it the persone or persones to whome such yifte, graunte or confirmation is or shall be made, be not lerned in the oon lawe ne in the oder. And it is ordeyned, by the seid advis, assent and auctorite, that every suche yefte, graunte and confirmation be of like force and effecte, and as good, effectuell and available, as they and every of theym shuld have be, yf this acte had not be made. Provided always that this act shall not extend or be prejudicial to any gift, grant or confirmation made or to be made of any fee, annuity, pension, rent, lands or tenements made by the king, or any other person or persons, to any person or persons, for their counsel given or to be given, and their lawful service done or to be done, [p. v-634][col. a] and not for any other unlawful cause, or with any other unlawful purpose: although the person or persons to whom such a gift, grant or confirmation is or shall be made is not learned in the one law or in the other. And it is ordained by the said advice, assent and authority that every such gift, grant and confirmation shall be of the same force and effect, and be as good, effectual and valid as they and each of them should have been if this act had not been made.
And by the seid auctorite it is ordeyned, that noon exigent be awarded by eny of the justices for the tyme, within the seid countee palantyne of Lancastr' and Chestre, or the other of theym, or in the seid bisshopriche of Durham, ayenst eny persone or persones, by, yn, or uppon eny information, sute or processe, to be made by force of this ordenaunce. And yf eny exigent be awarded, or eny outlary theryn pronounced, in eny enformation, sute or processe to be made by vertue of this ordenaunce, as is aforesaid; that then suche outlary be utterly voied and of noon effecte, withoute eny sute or processe of errour or otherwise. And by the said authority it is ordained that no exigent shall be awarded by any of the justices at the time within the said county palatine of Lancaster and Chester, or either of them, or in the said bishopric of Durham, against any person or persons, by, on, or upon any information, suit or process to be made by force of this ordinance. And if any exigent is awarded, or any outlawry pronounced thereon, in any information, suit or process to be made by virtue of this ordinance, as aforesaid, that then such outlawry shall be completely void and of no effect, without any suit or process of error, or otherwise.
Provided also, that this ordenaunce extend not to eny lyvery gyven or to be gyven at the coronation of the kyng or quene, or at the stallation of archebisshop or bisshop, or erection, creation, or mariage of eny lord or lady of astate, or at the makyng of eny knyghtes of the bath, or at commencement of eny clerk in eny universite, or at makyng of [...] sergeaunts of lawe, or to be yevyn by eny gilde, fraternite or crafte corporate, or by the meire or shirrefs of London, or eny maire or shirref or oder hede officer of eny citee, burgh, towne or porte of this reame for the tyme beyng, duryng the tyme, and for ther office [...] or occupation doyng; nor to eny signes or lyverees to be yeven in the defence of the kyng and of this reame; nor to constable and marshall, nor to eny of theym, for eny signe, lyverey or token, by theym to be yeven at eny actes of armes to be doon within this reame; nor to eny of the wardens of the marches toward Scotlond, for eny lyverey, signe or token, by theym to be yeven from Trent northward, at suche tyme as it shall be necessarie to reyse people for the defence of the seid marches, or eny of them. Provided also that this ordinance shall not extend to any livery given or to be given at the coronation of the king or queen, or at the enthronement of an archbishop or bishop, or at the elevation, creation, or marriage of any lord or lady of title, or at the making of any knights of the bath, or at the inception of any clerk in any university, or at the making of sergeants-at-law, or to be given by any corporate guild, fraternity or craft, or by the mayor or sheriffs of London, or any mayor or sheriff or other chief officer of any city, borough, town or port of this realm at the time, while in office and as a function of their office; or to any badges or liveries given in the defence of the king and of this realm; or to the constable and marshal, or to either of them, for any sign, livery or token given by them at any tournaments held within this realm; or to any of the wardens of the marches towards Scotland for any livery, badge or token given by them north of Trent when it shall be necessary to raise people for the defence of the said marches, or any of them.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Le roy le voet. (fn. v-571-887-1) The king wills it. (fn. v-571-887-1)
[memb. 40]
42. Item, prefati communes exhibuerunt prefato domino regi, in parliamento predicto, quandam aliam petitionem, cum duabus cedulis in papiro eidem petitioni annexis: cujus quidem peti < tionis > tenor, cum responsione ejusdem, sequitur in hec verba: [Hugh Bryce, keeper of the king's exchange, accused of malpractice.]
42. Item, the aforesaid commons presented another petition to the aforesaid lord king in the aforesaid parliament, with two paper schedules attached to it, the tenor of which petition, with its answer, follows in these words:
To the kyng oure liege lord, be hit remembred, that the .xx. day of May, the .viij. yere of the reigne of oure soverayn lord Kyng Edward the IIII th , at Westm', into the house accustumed for the commens of the londe, afore the same commens come oon George Wyllersby, goldsmyth, desiryng to open and declare certeyn maters concernyng the wele and profitt of oure seid soverayn lord, and this youre reame, and theruppon he was therto admitted; atte which tyme and place, the same George opened and declared that Hugh Bryce of London, goldsmyth, keper of the kynges eschaunge in London, [and one] of the governours of the kynges mynte at his Toure of London, ayens the proclamation made for oure seid soverayn lord, duryng the tyme that he hath occupied, hath taken of everyli. weight of silver, bought in the seid eschaunge, .x. d. over all duetez, not understondyng that the kyng nor the marchaunt was answered therof; and of everyli. weight of gold, bought in the same eschaunge, over the duete for the cunage, and all other dueteez due by reason of the same, .iiij. s. .ij. d., to the grete losse of oure seid soverayn [col. b] lorde, and hurte of all merchauntez, and other persones repairyng to the seid eschaunge. Also the seid George then opened and declared, that the money of sylver coigned by the seid Hugh and his felawes and servauntez in these dayes, was worse in alaye, then were the Herries grotez, by .iij. d. in the pounde weight. To which maters the seid Hugh by the seid comens was admitted to answere. And he seid, that he had resceyved .ix. d. ob. of everyli. weight of sylver, bought in the seid eschaunge, by reason of his ferme taken of the kyng; and that he had taken and resceyved of every noble bought in the seid eschaunge, .i. d.; that is to sey, a ob. accordyng to the seid proclamation, and a ob. over, which maketh the somme of .iiij. s. .ij. d., taken of everyli. weight of gold afore specified. Which seid maters and the dependauntez theruppon, for briefnesse of tyme, by the seid comens may not thoroughly be examined and understond. To the king our liege lord; be it remembered that on 20 May, in the eighth year of the reign of our sovereign lord King Edward IV [1468], at Westminster, one George Wyllersby, goldsmith, came into the usual house of the commons of the land before the same commons desiring to disclose and assert certain matters concerning the weal and profit of our said sovereign lord, and of this your realm, and thereupon he was admitted; at which time and place the same George disclosed and asserted that Hugh Bryce of London, goldsmith, keeper of the king's exchange in London, and one of the governors of the king's mint at his Tower of London, contrary to the proclamation made for our said sovereign lord, has, during the time that he has held office, taken 10d. for every pound weight of silver brought into the said exchange, in addition to all dues, not understanding that the king or the merchant was answered thereof; and for every pound weight of gold brought into the same exchange 4s. 2d. in addition to the duty on the coinage, and all other duties due by reason of the same, to the great loss of our said sovereign [col. b] lord, and to the harm of all the merchants and other persons who go to the said exchange. The said George then also disclosed and asserted that the silver money coined by the said Hugh and his fellows and servants nowadays contained less silver than the Harry groats by 3d. in the pound weight. To which matters the said Hugh was admitted by the said commons to answer. And he said that he had received 9d. halfpenny for every pound weight of silver brought into the said exchange by reason of his farm taken of the king; and that he had taken and received 1d. for every noble brought into the said exchange; that is to say, a halfpenny according to the said proclamation, and a halfpenny over, which makes the sum of 4s. 2d. taken for every pound weight of gold specified above. Which said matters and the consequences, may not thoroughly be examined and understood by the said commons for lack of time.
Please it therfore your highnes, by the advis and assent of the lordes spirituell and temporell, in this present parlement assembled, and be auctorite of the same, to assigne, name and appoynt the full reverent faders in God, Thomas cardenall and archebisshop of Caunterbury, George archebisshop of York, Robert bysshop of Bathe, chaunceller of Englond; and the noble lord Richard erle of Warrewyk, Richard the erle Ryvers, tresorer of Englond; John Lorde Wenlok; John Markham, knyght, chief justice of pleez afore you to be holden, Robert Danby, knyght, chief justice of your comen benche, Richard Illyngworth, knyght, chief baron of your eschequer; Thomas Billyng, and William Lakyn, .ij. justices of the pleez < afore > you to be holden; and John Say, Thomas Borough, John Howard, Thomas Tresham, Rafe Josselyn, knyght [sic: read 'knyghtes'] , John Delves, Thomas Urswyk, John Stanhop, Thomas Frowyk, William Eylond and Herry Boteler, persones of the comen house, by the commens of the same house named, they .xxiiij., .xxiij., .xxij., .xxi., .xx., .xix., .xviij., .xvij., .xvi., .xv., .xiiij., .xiij., or .xij. of theym, wherof .ij. of the forseid spirituell lordes, .ij. of the seid temporell lordes, .ij. of the seid justices, and .vi. of the seid other persones of the seid commen house, be < .xij. > ; they .xxiiij., .xxiij., .xxij., .xxi., .xx., .xix., .xviij., .xvij., .xvi., .xv., .xiiij., .xiij., or .xij. of theym, wherof .ij. of the seid spirituell lordes, .ij. of the seid temporell lordes, .ij. of the seid justices, and .vi. of the forseid persones of the comen house, be .xij.; [sic] the same .xxiiij., .xxiij., .xxij., .xxi., .xx., .xix., .xviij., .xvij., .xvi., .xv., .xiiij., .xiij., or .xij., to have poiar and auctorite be this acte, to here and determyn all the maters aforesaid, and all other maters which shall be alleged be the seid George ayens the seid Hugh, concernyng eny default declared or hereafter to be declared be the seid George, or be eny other persone, ayens the seid Hugh, concernyng the cunage, alaye and eschaunge aforesaid, and every mater dependyng and concernyng theym and every of theym, as well by the examination of the seid George and Hugh, as of eny other persone or persones, as otherwise, after the discretion of the forseid lordes, juges and persones be this acte assigned, and accordyng to the same. And that the seid George and Hugh, and either of theym, personelly appere daily, at commaundement of the forseid lordes, juges and persones assigned, but yf eny resonable cause of excuse happen to the contrarie, uppon the peyn, yf the seid Hugh make defalt at eny day lymyt hym, to be convict of the maters alleged ayens hym; the seid George, upon such peyn as shall be thought resonable by the discretion of the seid lordes, juges and persones assigned: the excuse of the defalt of either of the seid George or Hugh, yf eny < happe > , also to be weyed be the discretion of the same lordes, juges and persones assigned, as is aforesaid. And that every action sued or < to be > sued be eny persone [p. v-635][col. a] or persones ayens the seid George, in eny courte within this your reame, be putte [in] respite, and in noo wise procede afore the .xv. e of Seint Martyn in Wynter next comyng after the makyng of this acte; the same George in the mean tyme, in his persone or goodes, in noowise to be trobled, vexed or greved be eny of the seid actions, procez or executions of the same, or eny of theym. May it therefore please your highness, by the advice and assent of the lords spiritual and temporal assembled in this present parliament, and by authority of the same, to assign, name and appoint the most reverend fathers in God, Thomas, cardinal and archbishop of Canterbury, George, archbishop of York, Robert, bishop of Bath, chancellor of England; and the noble lord Richard, earl of Warwick, Richard, Earl Rivers, treasurer of England; John, Lord Wenlock; John Markham, knight, chief justice of king's bench, Robert Danby, knight, chief justice of your common bench, Richard Illingworth, knight, chief baron of your exchequer; Thomas Billing, and William Lakyn, two justices of king's bench; and John Say, Thomas Burgh, John Howard, Thomas Tresham, Ralph Josselin, knights, John Delves, Thomas Urswick, John Stanhope, Thomas Frowick, William Eland and Harry Butler, persons of the commons' house, named by the commons of the same house, they 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13 or 12 of them, of whom 12 are to be two of the said spiritual lords, two of the said temporal lords, two of the said justices, and six of the said other persons of the said commons' chamber; the same 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13 or 12 to have power and authority by this act to hear and determine all the aforesaid matters, and all other matters which shall be alleged by the said George against the said Hugh with regard to any offence asserted or hereafter to be asserted by the said George, or by any other person, against the said Hugh concerning the aforesaid coinage, alloy and exchange, and every matter touching and concerning them and each of them, by the examination of the said George and Hugh, as well as of any other person or persons, and otherwise at the discretion of the aforesaid lords, judges and persons assigned by this act, and according to the same. And that the said George and Hugh, and either of them, shall appear in person each day at the command of the aforesaid assigned lords, judges and persons, unless they have any reasonable excuse; the penalty to be that if the said Hugh makes default on any day given him he shall be convicted of the matters alleged against him; the said George, upon such penalty as shall be thought reasonable at the discretion of the said assigned lords, judges and persons: the excuse for any absence of either the said George or Hugh shall also be assessed at the discretion of the same assigned lords, judges and persons, as aforesaid. And that every action sued or to be sued by any person [p. v-635][col. a] or persons against the said George in any court within this your realm shall be put in respite, and shall not proceed in any way before the quinzaine of Martinmas following the making of this act; the same George in the meantime is not to be troubled, vexed or grieved in his person or goods in any way by any of the said actions, processes or executions of the same, or any of them.
[editorial note: Responsio.] [editorial note: Answer.]
Le roy le voet: ovesqe ceo qe ne soit prejudice ne damage a luy, ne a sa corone, ne a son prerogatyf roiall. The king wills it: provided that it shall not be to the prejudice or harm of him, his crown or his royal prerogative.
Tenor unius cedule cedularum predictarum sequitur sub hiis verbis: The tenor of one of the aforesaid schedules follows in these words:
43. Where as George alleggeth, that Y take of everych noble an halpeny, contrary to the kynges proclamation, I answere thus. The proclamation is this, that every man that bringeth a noble of juste peys to the kynges eschaunge, shuld have .viij. s. .vi. d. ob., and so the kynges entent is, to have of every noble but an halpeny oonly. The proclamation is long, and must have leyser and tyme, in case the trouth shuld be proved, the which to your wisdomes shall playnly appere: it must be preved by indifferent persones, wherfore yf it please you to geve me resonable layser, I shall prove that Y have not offended the kynges intent conteyned in the seid proclamation, ne hurte noon other persone that ought to take any availe by the same. 43. Whereas George alleges that I take for every noble a halfpenny, contrary to the king's proclamation, I answer thus. The proclamation is this, that every man who brings a noble of full weight to the king's exchange should have 8s. 6d. halfpenny, and so the king's intention is to have for every noble only a halfpenny. The proclamation is long, and it requires leisure and time if the truth is to be proved, which shall be fully apparent to your wisdoms: it must be proved by impartial persons, wherefore if it pleases you to give me reasonable time, I shall prove that I have not offended against the king's intention contained in the said proclamation, or harmed any other person who ought to take any advantage by it.
Also, where as dyvers of my maisters of this house thynk that my confession of the .ix. d. ob. shuld condempne my self, I will [prove] sufficiently afore your maisterships, that Y owe to have the seid .ix. d. ob., by < reason of my ferme > , as the kynges propre goodes belongyng to his corone, withoute eny wrong doon to any persone in takyng of the same, the premisses considered; I besech you all my maisters, to take such direction as shall accorde with Goddes pleasure, worship to you all, and as the trouth may be best knowen. Also, whereas several of my masters in this house think that my confession of the 9d. halfpenny should condemn me, I will prove adequately before your masterships that I ought to have the said 9d. halfpenny because of my farm, as the king's own goods belonging to his crown, without doing any wrong to anyone in taking it. Having considered the foregoing, I beseech all of you, my masters, to take such direction as shall accord with God's pleasure, the honour of you all, and by which the truth may be best known.
Tenor alterius cedule cedularum predictarum sequitur hanc seriem verborum continens: The tenor of the other schedule of the aforesaid schedules containing these words follows:
Memorandum, that there was chaunged in the kynges exchange in London, as it apperith by the boks of the seid exchaunge and Tour, from < the > .xvi. day of September anno .v. to , unto the fest of Michaelmas anno .vi. to , in gold, .cxxxvij m viij c lxxv. old nobles by weight; wherof is reteyned of every such noble above writen, by wey of emption for the kynges ferme, and for my costes, charges and wages, .i. d. summa                                                                                 .v c lxxiiij.li. .ix. s. .vij. d. Be it remembered that there was changed in the king's exchange in London, as appears by the books of the said exchange and Tower, from 16 September in the fifth year [1465] until Michaelmas in the sixth year [29 September 1466], in gold, 137,875 old nobles by weight; from which 1d. was retained from every such above-written noble by way of payment for the king's farm, and for my costs, charges and wages, total: £574 9s. 7d.
Item, there was chaunged in the seid exchaunge, in the yere and tyme aforesaid, as it appereth by the seid books, in sylver, .iij m viij c xlv.li. troy; wherof is reteyned of everyli. above writen, by wey of emption for the kynges ferme, and for my costes, charges and wages, .iiij. d. ob. summa                                                                                                                                                                 .lxxij.li. .xxij. d. ob. Item, there was changed in the said exchange, in the aforesaid year and period, as appears by the said books, in silver, 3,845 pounds troy weight; from which 4d. halfpenny was retained from every above-written pound by way of payment for the king's farm, and for my costs, charges and wages, total: £72 22d. halfpenny.
Summa totalis reteyned of the parcell aforesaid in the exchaunge in London, .vi c xlvi.li. .xi. s. .v. d. ob. Total sum retained from the aforesaid part in the exchange in London, £646 11s. 5d. halfpenny.
Wherof paied to the kyng oure soverayn lord, for the tyme abovesaid, .iiij c .li. Of which £400 was paid to the king our sovereign lord for the abovesaid period.
And so remayneth with me, for my costes, charges and wages, for me and my servauntez, .ccxlvi.li. .xi. s. .v. d. ob. And so £246 11s. 5d. halfpenny remains to me for my costs, charges and wages, for me and my servants.
[col. b]
Memorandum, that there was c < haun > ged in the seid exchaunge, from the fest of Michelmas in anno .vi. to , unto Michelmas anno .vij. o , that is to sey, in gold, .lx m < clxiij. > olde nobles by weight; wherof was reteyned of every such noble above writen, by wey of emption for the kynges ferme, and for my costes, charges and wages, .i. d. summa                                                                                 .ccl.li. .xiij. s. .vij. d. Be it remembered, that there was changed in the said exchange from Michaelmas in the sixth year [29 September 1466] until Michaelmas in the seventh year [1467], that is to say, in gold, 60,163 old nobles by weight; from which 1d. was retained from every such above-written noble, by way of payment for the king's farm, and for my costs, charges and wages, total: £250 13s. 7d.
Item, there was chaunged in the said exchaunge, from Mighelmas aforesaid in anno .vi. to , unto Mighelmas next suyng anno .vij. o , that is to sey, in sylver, .iij m iiij c iiij xx vi. pounde troy; wherof was reteyned of everyli. above writen, by wey of emption for the kynges ferme, and for my costes, charges and wages, .ix. d. ob. summa                                                                                 .cxxxvij.li. .xix. s .ix. d. Item, there was changed in the said exchange from the aforesaid Michaelmas in the sixth year until the next following Michaelmas in the seventh year, that is to say, in silver, 3,486 pounds troy weight; from which 9d. halfpenny was retained from every above-written pound by way of payment for the king's farm, and for my costs, charges and wages, total: £137 19s 9d.
Summa totalis reteyned of the .ij. parcell aforesaid in the kynges exchange in London, .iij c iiij xx viij.li. .xiij. s. .iiij. d. Total sum retained of the two aforesaid parts in the king's exchange in London, £388 13s. 4d.
Wherof was paied to the kyng oure soverayn lord, for the tyme abovesaid, .cc.li. Of which £200 was paid to the king our sovereign lord for the abovesaid period.
And so remayneth with me, for my costes, charges and wages, for me and my servaunts, .ciiij xx viij.li. .xiij. s. .iiij. d. And so £188 13s. 4d. remains with me for my costs, charges and wages, for me and my servants.
Memorandum, that there was chaunged in the kynges exchaunge in London, as it appereth by the books of the exchaunge and Tour, from the fest of Mighelmas in anno .vij. o , unto the fest of Ester folowyng in anno .viij. o , that is to sey, in gold, .xxxiij m iij c . nobles by weight; wherof was reteyned of every such noble above writen, by wey of emption for the kynges ferme, and for my costes, charges and wages, ob. Summa             .lxxij.li. .iij. s. Be it remembered that there was changed in the king's exchange in London, as appears by the books of the exchange and Tower, from Michaelmas in the seventh year [1467] until the following Easter in the eighth year [1468], that is to say, in gold, 33,300 nobles by weight; from which a halfpenny was retained from every such above-written noble by way of payment for the king's farm, and for my costs, charges and wages. Total: £72 3s.
Item, there was chaunged in the kynges exchaunge, from the seid fest of Mighelmas in anno .vij. o , unto the fest of Ester next folowyng in anno [ .viij. o , ] that is to sey, in sylver, .mviij. c li. pond troy; wherof is reteyned of everyli. above writen, by wey of emption for þe kynges ferme, and for my costes, charges and wages, .iiij. d. Summa                                                                                 .xxx.li. .vi. s. Item, there was changed in the king's exchange from the said Michaelmas in the seventh year until the following Easter in the eighth year, that is to say, in silver, £1,800 in troy weight; from which 4d. was retained of every above-written pound by way of payment for the king's farm, and for my costs, charges and wages, total: £30 6s.
Summa totalis reteyned of the .ij. parcells aforesaid in the kynges exchaunge in London, .cij.li. .ix. s. Total sum retained of the two parts aforesaid in the king's exchange in London, £102 9s.
Wherof paied to the kyng oure soverayn lord, for the tyme abovesaid, .c.li. Of which £100 was paid to the king our sovereign lord, for the abovesaid period.
And so remayneth with me, for my costes, charges and wages, for me and my servaunts, .xlix. s. And so 49s. remains with me for my costs, charges and wages, for me and my servants.
It is to be knowen, that I resceyve gold and sylver into the Tour by weight, and delyver it ageyn by the same weight, therfore takyng the [kynges cunage accordyng] to his indenture, without eny profit to me or eny of myn, as Y will in this and all þe poynts aforesaid be reported, by all merchaunts bryngyng gold and sylver to the Tour or exchaunge, and also by the wardeyn and countroller, and other ministres of the mynt. Be it remembered that I receive gold and silver in the Tower by weight, and deliver it again by the same weight, therefore taking the king's coinage according to his indenture, without any profit to me or any of my servants, and on this and all the aforesaid points I submit myself to all the merchants who bring gold and silver to the Tower or exchange, and also the warden and controller, and other officials of the mint.

Appendix: 1467

1

Source : PRO C49/54/67

By the king

Thies bee the consideracions that have moeved us to graunte unto our trusty and welbeloved squier for oure body, Thomas Vaghan the proviso in fourme undrewriten.

Furst considred the good hert, feithfull love & true service by him done unto the prince of blissed memoir' my lord my fadre, whom God pardoune. With whom he was banysshed the lande and atteinte by auctorite of parliament as it appereth of recorde, and upon whom al that seasone he attended, forsaking al his fees, goodes & lyfelode.

Secondely howe that withoute variaunce he hath stedefastely contynued with my saide lord and fader and with us in his trewe service, nat having othre rewarde in landes & tenementes but onely the landes and tenementes late Thomas Browne's, atteinted. For the whiche he standeth and hath stande in grete trouble & coste in the lawe to defende the claymes and titles that divers folkes pretende to the same, wherof parte is recovered from him.

Thirdely considred that he paide to us for the same landes and tenementes m l li in money to his uttre undoing yf the saide landes and tenementes shulde nowe bee resumed from him.

[the proviso follows as enrolled]

per Radclyff canc' Regine Anglie primo die Julij deliberatur clerico parl'.

2

Source : PRO SC8/29/1423

Petition of Ralph Hastings to the king rehearsing that he secured a proviso to the 1467 act of resumption for all the gifts and grants made to him by the king. 'And for asmoche as the seid acte of provision, by negligence and oversight of your seid servaunt and defaute of his counseill and makers of the same your provision and also in omittyng dyvers werdes of substaunce is not good, sufficient ne effectual in the lawe to atteigne the benefice of the seide giftes and grauntes' he requests that the act of provision 'so negligently made and inrolled' be removed from the roll and that the revised version 'may be made, ingrossed and inrolled in the same rolles and recordes of your seide parliament by the oversight of the clerk of your seid parliament'. The chancellor is to order the treasurer and barons of the exchequer to allow the same and to correct their own record of the proviso.

[The proviso follows as enrolled at the foot of membrane 26; there is no sign of the original version among the enrolments.]

The body of the petition and the proviso both bear the sign manual.

3

Source : parliament roll of 1483, item 20

Confirmation in the parliamentary session beginning on 12 May 1468 of letters patent granted to Anne, duchess of Exeter, on 26 August 1467.

4

RP , vi, 230-1; CPR 1467-77, p. 90 (exemplification of 3 June 1468)

A petition from Nicholas Latimer presented in the session beginning on 12 May 1468 requesting that he and his heirs be restored to their possessions which were forfeited by his attainder in the 1461 parliament. He subsequently swore loyalty to the king at Bamborough castle, in the presence of the earls of Warwick and Worcester and others.

Address: to the kyng oure liege lord

Answer: soit fait come il est desire

5

RP , vi, 231; CPR 1467-77, p. 92 (exemplification of 3 June 1468)

A petition from Thomas Fulford presented in the session beginning on 12 May 1468 requesting that he and his heirs be allowed to have and inherit the possessions of his father Baldwin, attainted in the parliament of 1461 and also at Bristol before Henry, earl of Essex, William Hastings knt, Richard Chok, William Canynges, mayor of Bristol, and Thomas Yong, appointed to hear and determine treasons committed in the town before 5 September 1461.

Address: to the kyng oure liege lord

Answer: soit fait come il est desire