Close Rolls, Henry IV: October 1411

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 4, 1409-1413. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1932.

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'Close Rolls, Henry IV: October 1411', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 4, 1409-1413, (London, 1932) pp. 243-244. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen4/vol4/pp243-244 [accessed 26 March 2024]

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13 HENRY IV.

October 1411

Membrane 41.
Oct. 12.
Westminster.
To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London, and the keepers of the passage in that port. Order to suffer John Lefaunet, master of a ship called the 'Seint Pier' of Venice, and Robert de Lescarouz merchant thereof to lade in that ship, or in another ship of Brittany, five thousand of tin and, after payment of customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due to the king and at Calais, to take the tin over to Brittany, any command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding. By K.
Oct. 1.
Westminster.
To Richard Clifforde keeper of the great wardrobe. Order to account with Thomas Beaufort the chancellor, or with his ministers, concerning the wax to him due by reason of his office from 30 January 11 Henry IV, and to deliver to his ministers what is in arrear.
Oct. 24.
Westminster.
To the constable of the Tower of London or his lieutenant. Order to receive Richard Stanape, Thomas Chaworth, John Zouche, John de Leeke, Roger Leche and John Cokayn knights from one who shall deliver them on behalf of the king, and to keep them in custody in the Tower until further order. By C.
Like writ for reception of John Fynderne. By C.
Nov. 13.
Westminster.
To the escheator in Sussex. Order in presence of Henry prince of Wales, duke of Cornwall and earl of Cestre, to whom the king has committed the ward of the manor of 'Southmundham' and Boghele which were (sic) of Thomas Jardyn until the lawful age of John his son and heir, or of his attorneys, to assign to Thomas atte Wode and Joan his wife, who was wife of Thomas Jardyn tenant by knight service of the heir of Thomas late earl marshal a minor in ward of the king, dower of the lands of Thomas Jardyn.
Nov. 23.
Westminster.
To the constable of the Tower of London or his lieutenant. Order to receive brother John Maweley, Benedict Brent clerk and John Briche clerk from one who shall deliver them on behalf of the king, and to keep them in custody in the Tower until further order. By K.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
Order to the sheriff of Kent for election of a coroner instead of John Wolcy, who is too sick and aged to exercise that office, as the king has learned.
Oct. 12.
Westminster.
Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Oxford in regard to John Tettesworth.
Nov. 4.
Westminster.
Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of York in regard to Robert Twyford, who is insufficiently qualified.
Oct. 12.
Westminster.
Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Wiltesir in regard to Richard Juel, who is dead.
Nov. 12.
Westminster.
Like order, mutatis mutandis, in regard to William Baly.
Membrane 40.
Oct. 8.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to allow Henry Kays the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of chancery, in his account 49l. 5s. 3d. by him delivered to Thomas Beaufort the chancellor for the winter and summer livery of the clerks of chancery against Christmas and Whitsuntide 12 Henry IV over and above the usual sum because of the dearness of cloth, furring and lining, and 4l. 9s. 6½d. paid to Robert Ragenhill clerk, keeper of one part of the seal of the Common Bench, for his usual fee from 18 August 11 Henry IV to 30 September last, for one whole year and 44 days, as appears by letters of acquittance which he has as he avers, any former command to the contrary notwithstanding, taking of him the said letters.
Nov. 6.
Westminster.
To the constable of the Tower of London or his lieutenant. Order to have in chancery this instant Friday Richard Stanape, Thomas Chaworth, John Zouche, John de Leeke, Roger Leche, John Cokayn knights and John Fynderne, who are in custody in the Tower by command of the king. By K.
Oct. 12.
Westminster.
To John Chuderlegh escheator in Devon. Order to give William Talchet seisin of the moiety of a messuage and one ferling of land in Denepriour; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that on 12 October 11 Richard II Clarice daughter and heir of Mariot Brounker otherwise Bounker one of the sisters and heirs of William Ram was thereof seised, and was an idiot from birth, that many years before her death she dowered thereof Margery sometime the wife of William Ram her uncle, namely brother of Mariot her mother, namely of a third part, being one of the heirs thereof after the death of William Ram who was thereof seised during his wedlock with the said Margery, that because of her idiocy the premises were seized into the late king's hand and came to the hands of the king, that long after she was dowered, namely on Wednesday before the Invention of Holy Cross 6 Henry IV, the said Margery died, and that third part did revert to the said Clarice, that the premises are held of another than the king, that the said Clarice died on Palm Sunday 7 Henry IV, and that William Talchet, being son of Margery sister of Mariot mother of Clarice, is her cousin and next heir, and of full age.