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Oct. 16.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by
mainprise of John Nicholl 'bruer,' John Mauncipul 'coceour'
John Spaygne 'coceour' and John Gibson 'bruer' all of
London, in favour of Isabel Nicholl and Alice 'Jonesservant
Nicholl' at suit of Thomas Norton and Joan his wife. |
Oct. 18.
Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of
Philip Darcy esquire, Richard Forester, John Grace and Thomas
Alayn of London, in favour of Richard Weyvyle at suit of Thomas
Larke. |
1409.
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of
Nicholas Blakeney, John Pynkherst, William Alyngebery and
John Stangrounde of London, in favour of Nicholas Shipman and
Joan Wychecombe at suit of John Broun and Ellen his wife. |
1408.
Nov. 20.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by
mainprise of John Sauter, Hugh Grenefelde 'gardyner,' both of
London, John Milburne of Wiltesir and William Brunne of Leycestershire, in favour of Alice Pountfreyt; as they have mainperned in chancery that she shall do or procure no hurt or harm
to John Childe. |
Nov. 27.
Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of
William Asselyn of Dorset, Roger Hogges of Devon, Thomas
Moredoun of Yorkshire and John Frisseley of London 'tanner,'
in favour of John Kyngham of Broketon and Alice his wife in
regard to John White. |
Nov. 5.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Nicholas Darell of Wheldryke of Yorkshire, John Craule
of the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle London 'glasier,' Robert
Carleton 'skynner' and John Stabyngton 'goldsmyth,' both of
London, in favour of Richard Osale and Alice his wife in regard to
Thomas Braban of Feversham and William Colkyn of Boghton. |
Dec. 7.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by
mainprise of Andrew Chiefe 'peutrer,' John Edwarde 'skynner,'
Thomas Brusy 'skynner' and John Tregos 'brewer,' all of
London, in favour of Richard Glasynge of London 'peutrer' in
regard to Richard Colerne. |
Dec. 20.
Westminster. |
To the guardians of the peace in Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis
mutandis, by mainprise of John Poynt 'smyth,' Walter Richard
'cordewaner,' John del Castel 'sadeler' and John Cotyngham
'cordewaner,' all of Middlesex, in favour of Roger Yarum
'skynner' in regard to John Shelton 'glovere' or any of the
people. |
Jan 11.
Westminster. |
To the steward and marshal of the household. Like writ,
mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Richard Colyton 'taillour,'
John Jay 'skynner,' William Batte 'taillour' and John Thuresley 'letherseller' of Suthwerke, in respect of taking of John
Fely 'skynner' any security for keeping the peace at suit of
Ralph Spaldynge. |
1408.
Nov. 19.
Westminster. |
To the abbot and convent of Welbeke. Order to take again
and cancel letters by them made to Agnes de Langlay 'lavander,'
aunt of John Birkyn the king's serjeant, concerning a maintenance
which she has in their house at command of King Edward III, to
admit her and John Birkyn to their house, and minister such
maintenance to them for their lives and the life of the longest
liver, making and delivering to them other letters under the
common seal of the house with mention of what they shall take
thereof, and writing again by the bearer what they will do; as
the said Agnes is minded to demise her estate therein to the end
that she and John Birkyn may have it, and the king has granted
the same to them for their lives etc. By p.s. [5973.] |
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Nov. 16.
Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against William
Frost representative of the keepers of the city of York, Robert
Gowe and John Dunnesby, appointed upon an information that
William Hogat of York 'mercer' feloniously slew two men, and
for that cause withdrew himself, and that he had divers goods and
chattels to no small value which therefore pertained to the king,
to make inquisition in Yorkshire what goods he had, the price or
value thereof, and in whose hands they were, and in the king's
name to arrest, levy and collect the same, or the price thereof if
they exist not, and deliver them to the treasurer of the household
for the expenses of the household; as that commission was not
nor might be executed by them, as the said William and Robert
have made oath in chancery. |
Nov. 20.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
mainprise of John Sunnynge 'goldsmyth,' William Couele
'goldsmyth,' Robert Venour 'taillour' and John Keche
'ferrour,' all of London, to set free Nicholas Couele 'goldsmyth,'
if taken at suit of John de Stretton 'pastiller' averring threats. |
Oct. 26.
Westminster. |
To William Gascoigne, Robert Umfreville knight, Robert
Ogele, John Mitforde knights and Sampson Hardynge. Writ of
supersedeas, for particular causes, until the quinzaine of St.
Hilary next, and order to give notice that such as will give the king
information concerning his right shall be in chancery at that day;
as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken before Amandus
Mounceux the late king's escheator in Northumberland, that
Henry de la Vale knight at his death held divers manors and
lands in chief by knight service, and great number of others in
that county of that king and of others by divers services as jointly
enfeoffed with Joan his wife yet living, and that Alice who was
wife of John Whitcherstre was his sister and next heir, and was
of full age, the late king took the homage and fealty of the said
Alice, and commanded livery to be given her of the lands so held
in chief, but caused his hand to be removed from the said jointure,
and the issues thereof taken; and upon an information received
that the said Henry died not so seised, but that John de Seton by
charter gave those manors and lands to Robert de la Vale knight
and to the heirs male of his body, that John son of Robert son
of the grantee is his cousin and next heir male, and is within age,
and that the premises ought therefore to be taken again into his
hand and so remain during the heir's nonage, the late king
appointed Matthew de Redeman, Thomas Umfreville, John de
Felton, Thomas de Watton and Sampson Hardynge to make
inquisition in Northumberland touching all the circumstances;
and because that commission was not executed by the commissioners in that king's life time, the king has appointed William
Gascoigne and the others to make inquisition likewise. |
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To William Gascoigne, Thomas Tildisle, Robert Umfreville,
John Mitford and the sheriff of Northumberland, appointed to
make inquisition in Northumberland what was the age of William
son and heir of William Whitchestre at the Annunciation last.
Writ of supersedeas, for particular causes, until the quinzaine
of St. Hilary next. |
Dec. 3.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino in
respect of taking of William Broun 'taillour' any security for
keeping the peace at suit of Lawrence Colyn, and order by mainprise of Thomas Gersham 'baker,' Nicholas Kynaun 'brewer,'
John Harengey 'vynter' and Nicholas Clerk 'roper,' all of
Middlesex, to set him free, if taken. |
Nov. 28.
Westminster. |
Ralph de Nevylle earl of Westmerland and John de Nevylle his
son knight to Thomas Duke citizen and skinner of London and
John his son citizen and skinner. Recognisance for 100l. payable
on the feast of St. Simon and St. Jude next. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
Nov. 28.
Westminster. |
(The same to the same. Like) recognisance, payable on the
(same) feast 1410. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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(The same to the same. Like) recognisance, payable on the
(same) feast 1411. |
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Cancelled. |
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(The same to the same. Like) recognisance, payable on the
(same) feast 1412. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
Dec. 13.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Edmund Welles 'sadeler,' John Festu 'cordewaner,' John Topcliffe and Richard Hunte 'barbur,' all of London, in favour of
Thomas Wilton at suit of Henry Foston clerk for trespass. |
Dec. 12.
Maidstone. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Richard Large, John Ferne, Richard Pende and Richard Blakeborne of Kent, in favour of William Yonge, Thomas Yonge, both of
Ealdynge, John Threle of Merdoun and Thomas Coveney of
Ealdyng at suit of Thomas Broke for trespass. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in
chancery 15 November this year by William de Roos of Hamelake
and William de Clyfforde of Lincolnshire knights, John de Byrton
knight and Thomas Gower of Notynghamshire for Simon Leeke,
that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the abbot of
Neubo or any of the people. |
Nov. 24.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by
mainprise of Roger Blithe citizen of London, Alexander Chaumbre
'salter,' Robert Croke 'armurer' and Bartholomew Wynter
'armurer,' all of London, in respect of causing Stephen Michell
and Richard Parker to find security for keeping the peace toward
Roger Colyn. |
Dec. 3.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
William Skappe, Nicholas Chelmynton, James Skappe and William
Wassyngton of Kent, in favour of Richard Loudere at suit of
Thomas Sperwe for debt. |
Dec. 12.
Maidstone. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Lawrence Rokysacre, Richard Cartere of Barstede, Walter
Baker of Maydeston and William Manglysden of Kent, in favour of
John Carter of Berstede at suit of William Warbylton for debt. |
Dec. 24.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
mainprise of William Fauconer of London 'mercer' to set free
Philip Ros parson of St. Martin 'Irmongerlane' and Richard
Wodeforde chaplain, if arrested by order of the king. |
Dec. 27.
Westminster. |
To the guardians of the peace in Kent. Writ of supersedeas
omnino in respect of causing David Kyngesbury to find security for
keeping the peace toward John Elys, and order by mainprise of
John Waltham of Kent, Robert Reygate of Surrey, Richard
Weynflete of Hertfordshire and William Pygeoun of London
'hostiler' to set him free, if taken. |
Dec. 30.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John Frensshe citizen and goldsmith, John Clement 'setter,' both
of London, Thomas Yonge and Thomas Ryby of Sussex, in favour
of Thomas Lydyarde of Chychestre at suit of Robert Pobelowe
clerk for debt. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of the value of the
wool, made in chancery 19 December this year by William
Walderne and Thomas Fauconer of London, to have Francis
Maryn of the fellowship of Turnebones merchant of Florence before
the council upon warning received, to answer to Eleanor Chaundose, sister and heir of John Chaundose knight, for 182 pockets of
wool by the mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton arrested at her suit
by virtue of a command of the constable and marshal of England,
if it shall be by the council adjudged that he answer to her for the
same. |
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Cancelled with assent of the said Eleanor, as certified in chancery by
Peter de la Pole, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem. |
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Memorandum (in margin) that a certificate of the mayor and
bailiffs of Suthampton in regard to this mainprise is on the file for
this year, and the dedimus potestatem on that for the 11th year. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under (a like) pain, that day made
by the said Francis, Alexander de Albertis, Nicholas Orlandyn and
Walterottus de Bardys, to save the said William and Thomas
harmless, and content them of any loss. |
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Cancelled, because the condition is fulfilled, as the said William
and Thomas acknowledge. |
1409.
Jan. 2.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas in favour of
Robert Robys, John Crypse and Thomas Masoun 'fuller,' and
order by mainprise of James Lynde, Thomas Yerman and Thomas
Hasele of Oxfordshire to set them free, if taken at suit of the abbot
of Redyng for trespass. |
1408.
Dec. 26.
Westminster. |
Thomas Gryffyth to the king. Recognisance for 500 marks, to
be levied etc. in Salop. |
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Condition, that at the day named he shall have Hugh Yerdeswyke and John Myners in chancery to answer touching what shall
be laid against them on the king's behalf, or shall be ready that
day in person to do and receive what shall be by the king
appointed. |
Nov. 28.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Roteland. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by
mainprise of Adam atte Welle of Middlesex, John Bukston, John
Welbeke, both of London, and Henry Leycestre of Leycestershire,
in favour of John Coke of Lilburne at suit of Robert Wyntryngham
clerk and Thomas Wyntryngham his brother for debt. |
1409.
Jan. 1.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of
Everard Peper of London 'taillour,' and order by mainprise of
Henry Carman 'coteler,' John Storne 'taillour,' Leonard Myles
'chaundeler' and John Farnham 'sporier,' all of London, to set
him free, if taken to answer in chancery touching what shall be laid
against him on behalf of the king. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 20l., made in
chancery 14 February this year by William Wynarde, William
Poulet, John Lopynforde and John Cole for Hugh Samforde, that
he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Cokke. |
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Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain
of 40l., made 16 February by William Bentley of Plymmouth and
John Corp of Dertmouth for John Cooke and Walter Badecoke,
both of Plymmouth, in regard to William Burleston. |
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Membrane 26d. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 20l., made in
chancery 8 November this year by John de Dene, John Pertenale,
Thomas Best and John Waleys, all of Surrey, for John Pires of
Croydoun, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Thomas
Barewe and Walter Spenser. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise body for body, made in chancery
15 November by Thomas Grey, Andrew Grey, John Piggest and
John Mordoun of London, to have John Grey clerk in chancery
upon warning received. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l., made in
chancery 12 November by John Sylke 'barbour' and John Pert
'wolman,' both of London, to have Thomas Larke in chancery
from day to day upon warning received until from the court set
free. |
Dec. 1.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Thomas Hervy 'bocher,' John Wyot, Thomas Palmer 'quyltemaker' and Henry Trowht, all of Surrey, in favour of John Rolfe
of Sutthewarke 'wytetewer' at suit of John Tychemarshe of
London for debt. |
Nov. 30.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William de Hemyngburgh, Thomas Daynelle, Robert de
Howeden and John Hydwyn of Yorkshire to set free William
Crosse parson of Bolton Percy, if taken at suit of the king and of
Thomas Note and Robert Lonesdale of York for prosecuting in the
court christian, contrary to the king's prohibition, a plea concerning chattels and debts which are not of a testament or a
marriage. |
Nov. 26.
Westminster. |
To the mayor of Bishops Lenne and the customers in that port.
Order, for particular causes which concern the common weal of
the realm, upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made, that
no man of whatsoever estate or condition shall under pain of
forfeiture take over to foreign parts any wheat, barley, malt, oats
or any sort of corn without special licence of the king. By C. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 17 October this year by Robert Scot, Roger Hunte, John
Denton and William Spenser of Huntingdonshire for Nicholas
Styuecle, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 100l., that
he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the king's foresters,
parkers or other his ministers, or to any of the people. |
Dec. 5.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Prytewelle, Richard Charwelton 'brewere,' both
of London, John Borewelle clerk and Thomas Wygan of Cambridgeshire, in favour of Ralph Catelyn of Burwelle, John Poule of
Borewelle and Simon Calvysbane at suit of Thomas Shipwright
for trespass. |
Dec. 24.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in respect of a
plea of detinue, and order to dearrest John Tykhille of Beverley;
as by custom heretofore observed and approved in the realm all
men coming to the king's presence by his special command, or to
his courts by his writs, there abiding and thence returning, their
servants and such as are of their households, are under his special
protection, and while so about his person or at his court ought not
to be arrested or imprisoned by reason of any debt, account, trespass or other contract; and now the king is informed that in
contempt of the king the sheriffs have arrested John Tykhille, who
came to his court by his command, at suit of Matthew Swetname
for detinue of 18l. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in
chancery 30 December this year by John Skyllynge the younger
and John Beek the younger of the county of Suthampton, to have
Robert Sandehirst parson of Munkeston in chancery in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, or sooner upon warning received. |
1409.
Jan. 3.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in respect of
taking of Robert Boston 'mercer,' otherwise called Wrighte, any
security for keeping the peace at suit of Ellen wife of John Broun,
and order by mainprise of Robert Wisebecche of Cambridgeshire,
William de Rome of London 'mercer,' Benedict Boswynse
'skynner' and John Barker 'fisshemonger,' both of London, to
set him free, if taken. |
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Joan Cheyne, daughter and one of the heirs of John Cheyne knight,
to John Oldecastelle knight lord Cobbeham, Richard Hammes
esquire and Thomas Smyth, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim
with warranty of the manors of Hamlacy otherwise Homlacy and
Balyngham co. Hereforde and Hyton otherwise Hayton otherwise
Eyton co. Salop, and of all other lands, rents and services of freeholders and neifs, profits etc. which descended to her by inheritance
after her father's death, or came to her by other title. Witnesses:
Thomas Stable, Henry Julyan, Robert Tentirden citizens of London, Thomas Barton, William Abbot, Richard Twydolfe, John
Hamme. Dated London, 4 January 10 Henry IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment at the house of the friars
preachers London 10 January before Henry Maupas clerk, by virtue
of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise body for body and under a pain of
10 marks, made in chancery 22 February this year by Thomas
Kempe 'armurer,' Alexander Poyntell, Richard Spenser and
Walter Ledbury, all of London, to have Matthew de Colchestre,
otherwise called Matise de Colchestre, before the justices of
Neugate at the next session by them appointed. |
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Membrane 25d. |
1408.
Nov. 15.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in
respect of taking of Joan Bole any security for keeping the peace at
suit of John Boston, and order by mainprise of John Stokes of
Somerset, John Swayn of Salop, John Metforde of Berkshire and
Thomas Champioun of Kent to set her free, if taken. |
Dec. 14.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Strict order at his peril to cause proclamation to be made, that the men of townships whatsoever shall
under the pains in the statutes contained keep watch by night, and
by day and night make search to spy out thieves, and do their
utmost to pursue and take them, as by the statutes they are bound
to do, and order from time to time to take with him the posse
comitatus, and repair in person to the towns, woods and places
where robberies and thefts are most often committed, and give such
diligence to spy out and take the thieves that no more robberies
and thefts be in his bailiwick committed by his default or lukewarmness; as by report of many the king has true information
that in every county great number of robberies etc. are now newly
committed, more often in these days than in times past, by thieves
in excessive numbers gathering together in unlawful assemblies, in
contempt of the king and breach of the peace and to the terror of
the lieges, whereat he is troubled, and especially because the
sheriffs and the men of the townships give not diligence to spy out
and take such thieves, as they are bound to do according to the
statute of Winchester and other statutes; and his will is that a
remedy be provided, and those statutes be observed. |
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Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England. |
Jan. 9.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
mainprise of Nicholas Coke 'glover,' John Barbour 'barbour,'
William Shiplake 'barbour' and John Samforde 'bruer,' all of
London, to set free Thomas Denny 'dyer,' if taken at suit of
Thomas Broghton averring threats. |
Jan. 3.
Westminster. |
To the mayor and sheriffs of Newcastle upon Tyne. Order, for
particular causes which concern the common weal of the realm,
upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made, that no man of
whatsoever estate, degree or condition shall under pain of forfeiture take over to foreign parts, the town of Calais excepted, any
wheat, barley, malt, oats, or any kind of corn without special licence
of the king. |
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Like writs to the following: |
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The bailiffs of Scardeburgh. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of St. Botolphs town. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Lenne. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Gippewich. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Great Jernemuth. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Feveresham. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Cicestre. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Hertilpole. |
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The bailiffs of Orwelle. |
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The sheriffs of London. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton. |
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John Fitzelys to John atte Hyde and William Bruyly (Bruly),
their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manors
of Waterpiry co. Oxford, Wormenale co. Bokingham, Bemys co.
Berkshire and Hampton, the manors of Lekhampstede and
Yatyndene co. Berkshire, and of all other lands etc. in those
counties which they had by feoffment of John Fitzelys his father.
Dated Berkshire, 4 January 10 Henry IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
4 January. |
Jan. 10.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and
order by mainprise of Roger Yarum 'skynner,' Warin Adam
'barbour,' John Petter 'skynner' and Henry Hareburgh
'barbour' to set free William Barbour of the parish of St. Clement
Danes without New Temple bar London, if taken at suit of John
Eccleston citizen of London averring threats. |
Jan. 18.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Bristol. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect
of taking a second time of John Stevenes 'lokyer' any security
for keeping the peace toward William Coke 'sporyer,' and order
by mainprise of John Trewebody, Thomas Goldynge and Gawyn
Hakun of Gloucestershire and John Barbour of Bristol 'barbour'
to set him free, if taken. |
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John de Bolyngbroke to Thomas Cressy, John Elys and Lawrence Hampton citizens and mercers of London, their heirs and
assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Kyngeshawe co.
Notyngham. Witnesses: George Moumburgchere, George de
Dunham, John de Tuxforde, Robert de Thornaghe, Roger
Byllyolde, John atte Welle, John atte Kyrkeyate. Dated Kyngeshawe, 20 January 10 Henry IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 January. |
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Robert Neuport of Essex and Robert Eston chaplain to Thomas
Kykee, son and heir of Walter Kykee citizen and fishmonger of
London. Quitclaim of the manor called 'Jonys of Pelham' in
Furneux Pelham co. Hertforde, and of all lands, rents, reversions
and services in Furneux Pelham, Brende Pelham, Stokkynge
Pelham, Mesdone, Great Hormade and Little Hormade late of
the said Walter, reserving to Robert Neuport and his heirs the
service of 3s. issuing from his fee, which is parcel of the premises.
Dated 29 October 10 Henry IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 November. |
1409.
Feb. 5.
Westminster. |
Humphrey Stafforde the younger knight to the king. Recognisance for 1,000l. to be levied etc. in Staffordshire. |
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Condition, that he shall within a fortnight deliver the son and
heir of John Tochet lord Daudele, who is in his custody, to the
treasurer, or William his chaplain, or to another deputed for the
purpose by the treasurer on behalf of the king. |
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Membrane 24d. |
Jan. 6.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and
order by mainprise of William Hakker 'tayllour,' Nicholas
Ruddesby 'sadeller,' John Essex 'breuer' and John Mau
'cordewener,' all of London, to set free William Couy, John Couy,
Richard Grey and William Bungeler, if taken at suit of John Spray
of Kensyngton averring threats. |
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John Worstede, son and heir of John Worstede citizen and
mercer of London, to John Cornwaleys, Thomas Chipstede,
William Fynche, John Cheyham, Thomas Adam, John Ryche and
Geoffrey Sawche, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty
of all his lands in Pekham, Camerwelle and Dilewysshe cos. Surrey
and Kent, with woods etc., wards, marriages, etc. reversions,
rents, villeins and all that goes with them, suits of courts etc.
which fell to him by inheritance, the lands held in chief excepted.
Witnesses: John North, John Wodehous, John Sandyngforde,
William Bekwelle, John Bekwelle, John Drynkewater, John
Botiller. Dated Pekham, Saturday the Nativity of the Virgin
9 Henry IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 January this year. |
Dec. 1.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Hugh Aleyn clerk, Robert Palgrave, John Archer and John
Pykenot, all of Suffolk, in favour of John Pawle of Ryburgh co.
Norffolk at suit of John Bally citizen of London for debt. |
1409.
Jan. 14.
Westminster. |
To the guardians of the peace in Essex and to the sheriff. Writ
of supersedeas omnino in respect of taking of Roger Leche chaplain,
otherwise called Roger 'the parisseprest of Myche Warle,' any
security for keeping the peace at suit of Thomas Haukyn and
Richard atte Tye of Great Warle, and order by mainprise of Robert
Spycer of Norhamptonshire, William Neyr of Norffolk, William
Burwelle of Bukinghamshire clerks and Roger Tastarde of London
'skynner' to set him free, if taken. |
Feb. 3.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by
mainprise of Thomas Daunay of Yorkshire, John Brikrigge of
Lincolnshire, John Oudeby of Notynghamshire and John Austyn
of Middlesex in favour of John Keche, Alice his wife, John Joce and
John Marche in regard to Robert Boston 'chapman.' |
Feb. 9.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by
mainprise of William Semersham, John Yorke, Henry Julyan,
Robert Styrop, Richard Norforde and William Hauker, each of
London 'skynner,' in favour of Thomas Herbeger 'skynner,'
John Kynge and Simon Herman in regard to Adam Hunte. |
Feb. 13.
Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of
William Kenton 'taillour,' William Lye 'brewer,' both of
London, William Fylongley 'taillour,' Roger Glover 'glover,'
both of Westminster, and Robert Roo 'mareschall,' in favour of
Thomas Dormer, John Lukke, Thomas Deven and William Colyn
in regard to John Halys, William Lomley and John Stapulton. |
Feb. 11.
Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of
John Stapulton of London esquire, Henry Tildeslegh of Lancashire,
John Boszoun of London esquire and Thomas Skelton of Middlesex, in favour of William Piers a 'Gascoigne' in regard to John
Burneby clerk. |
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John fitz Elys, son and heir of John fitz Elys, to William
Lysle the younger knight and Amice his wife. Confirmation with
warranty of the estate for life in the manor of Waterpury co.
Oxford and all lands, rents and services in Ledehale which they
have by demise of William Bruly and John atte Hyde, with reversion to those grantors and to their heirs. Witnesses: William
Baldyngton, Nicholas Rycote, William Pipparde, Lambert Forster
and Thomas Cholmeley of Oxfordshire. Dated Waterpury,
21 January 10 Henry IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 January. |
Jan. 20.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
mainprise of William Carneby, John Laweson, William Clifforde
and Henry Cotes, each of London 'wever,' to set free Adam
'Jonesservant Boston cooke,' if taken at the several suits of
Richard Meryot of London 'goldsmyth' and Thomas Totenham
averring threats. |
Jan. 26.
Westminster. |
John Bolyngbroke esquire to Master John Kyngton clerk,
William Wilyngham parson of Ketilthorp and Simon Fouler.
Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Notynghamshire. |
Feb. 7.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of York. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made, that no man of whatsoever estate or condition
shall under pain of forefeiture take over wool, corn or other merchandise in any places by the sea called 'crykes' or any other
places, known ports excepted, without special licence of the king. |
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Like writs to the sheriffs of the following counties etc.: |
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Kent. |
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Suthampton. |
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Essex. |
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Norffolk and Suffolk. |
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Surrey and Sussex. |
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Devon. |
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Cornwall. |
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Somerset. |
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Bristol. |
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Also to the chancellor of the county palatine of Lancastre. |
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Membrane 23d. |
Jan. 25.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of Norwich. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
mainprise of John Alderforde, William Champeneys, Thomas
Dounham and William Folkys of Norffolk to set free Alan Buntrell
of Norwich 'corsour,' if taken at suit of the king and Nicholas
Castel esquire for leaving the service of Nicholas Castel before the
term agreed. |
Feb. 4.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John Jay, Robert Aby, William Skendelby and Thomas Leefe of
Suthwerke co. Surrey, in favour of John Welles of Suthwerke
'whittawer' at suit of John Fuller of London 'glover' averring
threats. |
Jan. 30.
Westminster. |
To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to
cause proclamation to be made, on the king's behalf forbidding any
man of whatsoever estate or condition to go armed within the city
and suburbs, or any except lords, knights and esquires with a
sword, and the king's will is that one sword and no more be borne
after each of these, under pain of forfeiting armour and swords, or
there to make unlawful assemblies, disputes, affrays or riots, and
order to arrest all whom they may find so doing after the proclamation, with their armour and swords, and commit them to the
nearest prison, there to abide until the king shall take order for
their deliverance; as the king has information that great number
of disputes etc. are made within the city by certain lieges gathering
in such assemblies with hauberks, swords and other arms and
armour contrary to divers statutes and other ordinances, and in
these days more than were used to be in times past, in contempt of
the king, to the terror and disturbance of the people and contrary
to the peace, and his will is that peace be cherished there and
elsewhere within the realm. By K. and C. |
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Edmund Hamden, John Buktoft clerk, Walter Gayton, John
Skrevan and John Kenwoldmerssh to Elizabeth la Vache late the
wife of Philip la Vache knight. Grant that she shall not be
troubled by them, their heirs or assigns for any waste now or
hereafter made in the manor of Hognorton co. Oxford, whereof she
is tenant for life with reversion to them, but shall be discharged of
all action for waste therein. Dated 1 January 10 Henry IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 February. |
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Henry ate Grene, otherwise 'Leycestre heraude,' to Thomas
Fereby clerk and John de Pokelynton, their heirs and assigns.
Charter indented with warranty of the three messuages, lands,
wood etc. in the town and county of Hertforde which he had by
feoffment of Maud Blakwelle his mother, sometime wife of Robert
Blakewelle, and the reversion thereof after the death of William
Blakewelle and Joan his wife, reserving to the grantor and his
assigns during his life, with remainder to the grantees, the chamber
on the right hand side just within the gate of one of those
messuages wherein his mother lately dwelt, and a stable to that
chamber adjacent, also the chamber there between the kitchen
and the garden, with free ingress and egress, under a condition
for defeasance of this grant if John de Pokelynton, his heirs and
assigns, pay not 30l. to the grantor or his attorney, namely 10l.
at Easter next, 10l. at Michaelmas following and 10l. at the Purification following, any clause in this charter and any money paid
notwithstanding. Witnesses: Nicholas Schosse bailiff of Hertforde, Master Thomas Ferrour, John Carpenter, Henry Fuller,
John Fleccher, William Lythyng. Dated Hertforde, 2 February
1408, 10 Henry IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February. |
Feb. 9.
Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against William
Banastre, appointed with others, upon an information that John
Kyghlay and John Kent banished Englishmen, Wybert Freton a
banished Frenchman, the captain of Boulogne, John Burnet,
William Ryncelyn and the captain of Normandy of France, and
Uter Jonessone banished from Flanders committed and attempted
at sea great number of robberies and misdeeds, contrary to the
truce between England and France and to the appointment made
at Lenlyngham by the ambassadors of England and France,
whereby war might be like to arise, to arrest those robbers and
evildoers, their accomplices and partisans and others of Seint
Malou and the isle of Seint Briat, and in general all those of
either realm who should commit or attempt any such violence or
robbery by land and sea, with their goods and merchandise whatsoever, and order to release any distress upon him made; as he
meddled not in aught in that commission contained, as he has
made oath in chancery. |
Feb. 10.
Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Ralph baron
of Greystoke, by the late king appointed with others to make
inquisition in Cumberland, Northumberland and Westmerland
concerning all extortions committed by Peter Tillioll knight when
sheriff of Cumberland and when escheator in those counties, against
whom and how, and to what they amount, but order to proceed
against others who did meddle therein; as that commission came
never to the said baron's hands, as witness is borne in chancery. |
Feb. 10.
Westminster. |
To the guardians of the peace in Leycestershire. Writ of
supersedeas, by mainprise of Richard Hastynges, John Neubolde
esquires, John Hastynges and Robert Isham, in respect of causing
Thomas Normanby clerk a second time to find any security for
keeping the peace toward Alfred Jacobe. |
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Like writ, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Leycester. |
June 5.
Westminster. |
To the guardians of the peace in Kent. Like writ, mutatis
mutandis, by mainprise of Thomas Sutton 'maunsipil,' Simon
Tone 'taillour,' Thomas Ebot 'skynner,' all of London, and
Thomas Cryspe of Rouchestre, in favour of Walter Culverton
parson of St. Clement Rouchestre in regard to William del Stilte
otherwise William Clerke and John Moriell. |
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To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of
John Ballard of London 'brewer,' Walter Culverton clerk, Thomas
Sutton 'maunsipil' and Thomas Freman of London, in favour of
Katherine Ebot. |
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Membrane 22d. |
Jan. 20.
Westminster. |
John Fitz Elys, son and heir of John Fitz Elys, to William
Lisle the younger knight and Amice his wife. Recognisance for
200l., to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire. |
Jan. 18.
Westminster. |
To the prior and convent of Bernewelle. Nomination of John
Feriby to receive the pension wherein by reason of the prior's new
creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them
provided with a benefice. By p.s. [5954.] |
Jan. 10.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John Grymesby, Walter Grymesby and John Edwardby, all of
Yorkshire, in favour of Simon Grymesby of Kyngeston upon
Hull at suit of Richard Grove citizen of London for debt. |
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Robert Neuport of Essex and Robert Eston chaplain to Thomas
Kykee, son and heir of Walter Kykee citizen and fishmonger of
London, who by charter, dated Pelham Furneux Monday before
Christmas 8 Henry IV gave to them and the heirs of Robert Neuport the manor called 'Jonys of Pelham' in Furneux Pelham and
all lands, rents, reversions and services in Furnex Pelham, Brende
Pelham, Stokkyng Pelham, Mesdone, Great Hormade and Little
Hormade co. Hertford which were of his said father, with condition
for reentry upon payment to Robert Neuport of 100l. in the parish
church of Furneux Pelham on Monday after Whitsuntide
9 Henry IV. Acknowledgment that the said Thomas was ready in
the said church by William Bierdene to pay the said sum on the
day named and ever after until 10 October 10 Henry IV, and on
that day did pay the same, and for that cause did enter the
premises again, claiming his first estate therein as lawful was,
saving to Robert Neuport and his heirs the service of 3s. issuing
from his fee, which is parcel of the premises, namely from a croft
called 'Garscroft.' Dated 26 October 10 Henry IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, by the said Robert and
Robert in chancery at Westminster 29 November, and by Thomas
Kykee at Bristol 4 December before the abbot of St. Augustine
Bristol, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is upon the chancery file. |
1409.
Jan. 28.
Westminster. |
Giles Deverell of Somerset and Richard Wrenche to John
Ikelyngton clerk. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in
Somerset. |
Feb. 5.
Westminster. |
Lawrence White to John Nyghtyngale of London. Recognisance for 20s., to be levied etc. in Kent. |
Feb. 6.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
mainprise of Guy Rocliffe of Yorkshire, Brian Hersyk of Norffolk,
Thomas Lytewyn and Gilbert Hamme, both of Surrey, to set free
Walter Walkstede, if taken in default of finding mainpernors upon
an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to
prosecute suits to the prejudice of the king and hurt of many of the
people. |
Feb. 18.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
of Robert Gore, Ralph Hadde, Walter Gore and Stephen Walkelyn
of Kent, in favour of Henry Kaym of Kent at suit of Edith
Griffyth prioress of St. John Baptist Halywelle for debt. |
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To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of
Roger Eberton of Gloucestershire, Robert Lithirpole of Warwickshire, John Sadeler 'dyer' and John Prestwode of Middlesex in
favour of William Cobwelle at suit of Henry Martyn. |
Oct. 20.
Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
supersedeas in respect of their demand upon Edmund Leversegge
and Elizabeth his wife, or upon the escheators in Somerset, to
answer or account for the issues or farm of the manor of Frome in
Sellewode, otherwise called Frome Braunche, Frome Waleys,
Valeys or Falleys, which was for particular causes taken into the
king's hand by John Warre late escheator, until debate shall be
had in the king's court whether the same ought to pertain to the
king or to the said Edmund and Elizabeth; as a plea is pending in
chancery concerning that manor. |
1409.
May 20.
Westminster. |
William Bourgcher knight to John Aston knight. Recognisance
for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex. |
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Membrane 21d. |
Feb. 16.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas in favour of
William Monalde parson of Great Munden, and order by mainprise
of William Stretton of Notynghamshire, Richard Marton of
Norhamptonshire, Thomas Darnall of Essex and Robert Walhull
of Lincolnshire to set him free, if taken at suit of Thomas Kebbell
citizen and 'dyer' of London for debt. |
Feb. 16.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John Lambarde, William Chesterton of Wiltesir, Robert Syreston,
John Eliston of Notynghamshire, in favour of Philip Gardyner
'smyth' and Henry atte Yate at suit of Ralph Grene for trespass. |
Feb. 21.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
mainprise of Hugh Richard of London, John Cusake of Staffordshire, Hugh Cardyf 'taillour' and John Barwe 'skynner,' both
of London, to set free Thomas Brampton 'tewyer,' if taken at
suit of Richard Petirburgh averring threats. |
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To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of John
Hadley 'lokier' at suit of John Mede clerk. |
June 13.
Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Baroun 'haberdassher,' John Haderysshemaun 'scryvener,' William
Blount 'scryvener' and John Avys 'lymnour,' all of London,
in favour of Roger Dunce of London 'bokebynder,' William his
son and John Broune of London 'lymnour' at suit of John
Brauncestre. |
June 10.
Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Brauncestre of London 'haburdassher,' Roger Betton of Suffolk
esquire, John Cornewayle draper and Henry Bekerton, both of
London, in favour of Alexander Haukyn of London 'pewetrer' at
suit of James Hugyn of London 'wever.' |
June 16.
Westminster. |
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of
Thomas Glanton, William Donyer, John Dalton and Thomas
Bernes, all of London, in favour of Thomas Billisthorp at suit of
Thomas Whitby clerk. |
June 20.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by
mainprise of John Cheseman, John Whitynge, John Smyth
'cordewaner,' all of Middlesex, and Thomas Tharuer of London
'letherseller,' in favour of Thomas Cheseman of Tybourne at suit
of Philip Foylere 'bocher.' |
Jan. 30.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Richard Gaynesburgh, John Corby, John Fenyngley and William
Belcheforde of London, in respect of causing John Skylle and
Robert Stoppesley to find any security for keeping the peace
toward John Clerke. |
