Close Rolls, Richard II: May 1391

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 4, 1389-1392. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1922.

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'Close Rolls, Richard II: May 1391', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 4, 1389-1392, (London, 1922) pp. 339-352. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol4/pp339-352 [accessed 26 March 2024]

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May 1391

May 1.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of St. John Baptist next in respect of any process against William Spaygne, appointed with others to arrest and safe keep until further order without dispersal or diminution all goods and merchandise of Guy Laurence found in the city of London and the counties of Lincoln and Suthampton, that meanwhile the king may be informed of the names of all such as did meddle therein, against whom due process ought to be begun; as the said William has made oath in chancery that he never received that commission, nor meddled in the execution thereof, having no knowledge of it.
To the sheriffs of London and the keepers of the pleas of the crown there. Order, upon petition of John Stapelton the king's serjeant, shewing how that enmity and debate was pending between Geoffrey Stapelton his brother and John Norton late vintner of the city of London, that on Saturday before Ash Wednesday last the said Geoffrey . . . . . . . . . John Norton at London, that although the petitioner (fn. 1) . . . . . . . . .
March 28.
Bristol castle.
To the prior and convent of Neustede. Request to admit to their house Richard Thornton, whom the king is sending to them, ministering to him a maintenance therein, if it pertains to the king to confer the same, making him letters patent under the common seal of the house with mention of what he shall receive, and writing again by the bearer what they will do. By p.s. [7105.]
March 27.
Bristol castle.
To the prior and convent of Merton by London. Request to admit to their house John Maudeleyn yeoman of the king's robes and Alice his wife, whom the king is sending, and to minister to them for their lives and the life of the longest liver a maintenance which the king lately granted to the said John for life, such as pertains to the king's gift, and to which they admitted him by letters patent under the common seal of the house, making the said John and Alice other letters patent, when those are given up, with mention of what they shall receive, and writing again by the bearer what they will do; as the king has granted the same to the said John and Alice as aforesaid. By p.s. [7091.]
Membrane 13d.
March 3.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Henry Gysors of London, Richard Holbeche, Thomas Semely and Thomas Coumbe of Kent, in favour of John Pundherst of Hamme, John Bake, Henry Reade of Hamme, John Welles of Hamme, John Germayns and Thomas Pundherst of Rokynge at suit of John Orlaston for trespass.
Feb. 24.
Westminster.
William Lanchestre the king's serjeant is sent to the prior and convent of Monks Kirby, to take such maintenance as Richard Cokis in his life time used to take therein at command of the late king or of the king. By p.s. [7017.]
May 5.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any process against Simon de Burgh, appointed with others to make inquisition in Cambridgeshire concerning the names of all ministers of the king who by reason of their office ought to keep assizes of wine and victuals and trafficked therein while in office in gross or at retail contrary to the statute, but order to proceed nevertheless against others who did meddle therein; as the said Simon has made oath in chancery that that commission was not delivered to him, neither did he meddle in aught therein contained.
April 22.
Westminster.
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of a distress by them unlawfully made upon Roger de Fulthorp, John Lokton, John de Aske, William Hungate, John de Kirkeby and Stephen del Falle, appointed to make inquisition in Yorkshire, to certify what lands, goods and chattels Simon Tregetour of Houeden had on or after Monday after the Purification 8 Richard II, on which day he was outlawed for that he came not before the king to answer Mariota who was wife of John Cisseson for manslaughter of her husband for which she appealed him, to whose hands they came and in whose they then were, the yearly value of such lands and the price and value of such goods, and to seize the same into the king's hands, and order to release any such distress; as the said Roger and the others made inquisitions accordingly, and returned the same in chancery, and for his own advantage the king has sent the same for debate before him.
May 12.
Westminster.
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Richard Fylongley and Robert Kent, appointed to survey the king's lordships, demesne lands and other farms in Kent and Sussex, by examination of neighbours and by oath of true men to make inquisition concerning waste therein whatsoever, by whom, on what pretence and how made and to what amount, and for what sum it may be repaired; as they never meddled in aught in that commission contained, having no knowledge thereof, as John bishop of St. Davids late treasurer has certified, and they have made oath.
May 10.
Westminster.
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino, upon petition of John Drewe late one of the collectors in the port of Lenne of the subsidy of 12d. in the pound granted to the king in the parliament holden at Westminster in 11 Richard II, in respect of any process against him in the exchequer by virtue of the king's writ of 13 September 12 Richard II, commanding the collectors in that port without taking that subsidy to suffer all victuallers of England who would so do to lade there any victuals and take them to Berewick upon Twede for sustenance of the burgesses, commons and hired soldiers of the town and castle and for furnishing the king's castles and lieges of those parts, provided that such victuallers should from time to time make oath and find security to take the same to Berewick and nowhere else under pain of forfeiting double, and order to release any distress made for that cause; as the said petition shews that that writ was not delivered to the said John, neither had he knowledge thereof, nor were any victuals so laded at Lenne and taken to Berewick, as he has made oath in chancery, but that the treasurer and the barons are unlawfully distraining him to account for the forfeiture of double the victuals there laded and taken elsewhere.
May 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Nicholas Charrewode, Thomas Chipstede, Nicholas Brethenham of Brethenham and Thomas Frost of Norffolk, to set free John son of John de Dunston of Norwich, if taken at suit of the king and Thomas But of Norwich for leaving Thomas But's service before the term agreed.
May 8.
Westminster.
To the same. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Chipstede, Nicholas Brethenham, Thomas Frost and Nicholas Charrewode of Norffolk, in favour of Roger Mompynge of Keteryngham at suit of John Halle and John Cristyn of Erethe for debt.
May 3.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order at his peril, by advice of the lords and great men of the realm and others of the council, to cause proclamation to be made in the county [court] and in all cities, boroughs, market towns etc., that all lieges in the court of Rome shall under pain of forfeiture of life and limb etc. hasten towards the realm, so that they be within the same before St. Martin in winter next at latest, and that no man shall bring within the realm any bulls or papal letters, processes, instruments or aught else to annul the statutes, laws and customs of the realm, nor execute or obey the same under the pain aforesaid, also that no man shall make any exchange of the king's money to foreign parts without his special licence; as it is now newly come to the king's knowledge that great number of his lieges in foreign parts are suing to annul and quash divers statutes made for the common weal of the realm by the king and his forefathers and by the lords, great men and commons, and doing other mischief in contempt of the king, to his prejudice, and the hurt of realm and people. By K. and C.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England, to John duke of Aquitaine and Lancastre or his chancellor in the duchy of Lancastre, John Stanley justice in Ireland, the justice of Cestre or his representative, and the chamberlain of Cestre.
[Fœdera.]
May 20.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Theodoric Dripstane, John Gruse, Nicholas Freburgh and John Blount, each of London 'brouderere,' to set free William Mallynge, if taken at suit of John de Quernby clerk for render of a horse price 9 marks.
March 17.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Marleburgh, Hugh Bramden of the county of Suthampton and William Brokworth of Farnham of Surrey, in favour of William parson of Kynget at suit of Hugh Den for render of 9 marks.
March 16.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Joce of Staffordshire, John Lorde of Bukinghamshire and John Moreton of London 'pulter' to set free Thomas Lorde of Shenle, if taken at suit of the king and Philip Fitz Eustace for leaving the said Philip's service before the term agreed.
Membrane 12d.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 500l., made in chancery 1 May this year by William Beauchamp knight and William Sturmy knight of Wiltesir for Matthew Gourneye knight, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 1,000l., that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Panes of Purrygge.
Thomas Mewe and John Beaufitz to Ralph Seint Leger knight. Gift, during the nonage of the son and heir of Robert Tregos knight, of the pannage and herbage of Daddesham park co. Sussex, granted to them during the said heir's nonage by letters patent of the king; and general release of all personal actions. Dated Daddesham, 6 May 14 Richard II. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 May.
Thomas Foljambe of Derbyshire and Robert Longham of Leycestershire to Thomas Stafford knight, Alice his wife, Nicholas de Langforde knight and Margery his wife, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Penkeston and Normanton co. Derby, the advowson of Normanton church excepted, saving to the said Thomas and Robert and to the said Robert's heirs 12l. of yearly rent issuing from the said manor which were granted to them by a fine lately levied in the king's court between the parties, with clause of distress. Dated Penkeston, Monday before Whitsuntide 14 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May.
Thomas Stafford knight, Dame Alice his wife, Nicholas de Langforde knight and Dame Margery his wife of the one part and Thomas Foljambe and Robert Langham of the other part. Indenture of defeasance of a yearly rent of 12l. of the manor of Penkeston and Normanton co. Derby, whereof the said Thomas Stafford and Alice, Nicholas and Margery are tenants in common in right of Alice and Margery, granted (as in the last), upon condition that within twenty years from this date the said parceners shall establish a perpetual chantry of two priests in the church of Neuton Sulne by Repyndoun for the souls of Sir Averay Sulne, Sir John his son, Sir William Wyn and all christian souls, and during those twenty years, to begin from Michaelmas next, so long as they shall find two priests as aforesaid, provided always that it shall be lawful to levy a proportion of the said rent for such time as they be not found, and covenant that if the chantry be not established as aforesaid, the said Thomas Foljambe and Robert and the said Robert's heirs shall establish the same with the said rent, provided always that a proportion thereof shall be recouped for such time as they shall not find two priests as aforesaid. Dated (as the last). French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Thomas Stafford, Nicholas, Thomas Foljambe and Robert, 8 May.
John Robtot parson of Cavendissh and John Redeswelle of Great Horemede to Richard Meteforde bishop of Cicestre, John Golofre knight, John Durwarde, William de Horneby and Roger Wolferton, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Bourhalle in Pentelowe, with the rents and services of William Gerveys for his lands, the rents and services of all other tenants holding any parcel of the manor, and the reversions of all other tenants after determination of their estates. Witnesses: Thomas Batayl, John de Boys, Henry Helioun, John Bray, John Gouncy. Dated Pentelowe, 5 April 14 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 May.
John Redeswelle of Great Hormede to Richard Meteforde etc. (as before), their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Bourhalle etc. (as above) to them granted by charter of feoffment of the said John and John Robtot. Witnesses: (as the last). Dated Pentelowe, 8 April 14 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 May.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery 9 May this year by Master Walter Gybbes and Robert Bekerton serjeant at arms for Robert Cooke monk of Bukfaste abbey, that in the court of Rome or elsewhere he shall make no suit or attempt which may tend to the prejudice of the king or crown, the laws, ordinances or statutes of the realm.
Master John de Skeftlynge to John de Lincoln, Robert de Garton, Henry Maupas and Simon Gaunstede clerks, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of a messuage, two tofts and four bovates of land in Burtonpidese lately held by Richard de Bollesore. Dated 1 September 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 May this year.
May 24.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Gloucester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Master Thomas Pert chancellor of Wells cathedral and William Major of Wiltesir, in favour of Walter Hertelaunde of the parish of Newent, ordered to be put in exigents etc. to content the king for that he gainsaid a bond in his name, produced before the justices at Westminster by William Hertelaunde his uncle to charge him with a debt of 40 marks, which debt the said William recovered against him by a jury before the justices of assize at Gloucester.
Membrane 11d.
Robert Crulle clerk to David Wogan knight and Richard Cruys. Quitclaim of the ward of two thirds of all castles, manors, lands etc. of Robert Holywode knight tenant in chief, which came to the king's hands in Ireland by his death and by reason of the nonage of Christopher his son and heir, the ward of two thirds of lands in the march of Leinster co. Dublin excepted, and of the reversion of one third of the premises held in dower by Nesta who was wife of the said Robert by his assignment, of the marriage of the said Christopher, of the ward of lands in the county of Meath which were of John Corbaly of Norbrieston tenant of the said Christopher and came to the king's hands by his death and by reason of the nonage of the said Christopher and of John son of the said John, and of the marriage of John the son, all which by letters patent under seal of the chancery of Ireland the king granted and sold to the said Robert Crulle, Thomas Chambre now deceased, the said David and Richard, their heirs and assigns. Dated 1 May 14 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 May.
Roger Burley, brother and heir of Richard Burley knight, to John duke of Aquitaine and Lancastre, John Deyncourt knight, William de Assheton and Robert de Whitteby clerks, their heirs or assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Orwelle co. Cantebrigge, with all lands, rents, services, fees, warrens etc. sometime of his said brother. Witnesses: Walter atte Lee, John Thornbury and Robert Turk knights, Robert de Louth, John Esmond. Dated Hertford, 27 March 14 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.
April 26.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until the octaves of Michaelmas next in respect of their demand against Joan dame Mohoun to answer for the extent of the lands in Ireland of William de Loundres tenant in chief or the issues thereof, and for the value of his heir's marriage, that meanwhile the king may be certified what shall be lawful and reasonable for himself and for her; as by letters patent of 26 May 6 Richard II he granted her the ward of those lands, then in his hand by the death of the said William and by reason of his heir's nonage, and the marriage of the heir, rendering every year the extent thereof at the exchequer of England, and paying for the said marriage so much as may be agreed between the council and her; and the king has lately commanded A. bishop of Meath, the chancellor in Ireland, to make inquisition there whether any lands in Ireland were seized into his hands by the said William's death and by reason of the heir's nonage, and if so what lands, of whom held, by what service and how, and the yearly value thereof, the day of the said William's death, and other the circumstances.
May 5.
Westminster.
To the same. Writ of supersedeas in respect of a distress made upon Warin Larcedekne knight to do homage for a purparty of the lands of Eleanor Talbot, by reason of issue begotten between him and Elizabeth one of the sisters and heirs of the said Eleanor, whom he has taken to wife, and order to discharge him; as for a fine paid in the hanaper the king respited his homage to a day past, commanding livery to be given to him and the said Elizabeth of her purparty, and now the king has taken his homage. By p.s. [7215.]
April 20.
Westminster.
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Roger Manyngforde late escheator in Dorset, appointed with others to make inquisition there who intruded upon a parcel of land in Purbyke called the Breche, which was seized into the king's hand by Philip Walweyn late constable of Corfe castle and was no small time in his hand, thrusting out the king with the strong hand and occupying the same against him, and order to release any distress made upon the said Roger, proceeding nevertheless against others who did meddle therein; as he has made oath in chancery that that commission was not delivered to him, neither did he meddle in aught therein contained.
May 10.
Westminster.
To the same. (Like) writ in respect of any process against John Godard, William de Aldeburgh, William de Rither, William de Holm, Hugh Arderne and Richard Giffoun appointed, the said William de Holm or Hugh being one, to make inquisition in Yorkshire concerning felonies, trespasses, grievances, oppressions, damages, wrongs, excesses etc. against the king and people by whomsoever committed at Ulskelf and elsewhere, and order to release any distress upon them made; as the said William de Aldeburgh and Hugh for themselves and for the others have made oath in chancery that that commission was not delivered to any of them, neither did they meddle in aught therein contained.
May 12.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Adam Maylond, Peter Astelee of Essex, William Cleye and John Karwent of Suffolk, in favour of Nicholas Chalfhey at suit of Robert de Swynburne knight for debt.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, in favour of William Astelee and Richard Sparhauke.
May 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Robert de Martham, John de Yelverton, Stephen de Bastewyke and John Spynke of Norffolk to set free John Hoselee of Stokesby, if taken at suit of Robert Pocok for mayhem and breach of the peace.
May 11.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of Richard Cressy of Notynghamshire, William Elete clerk, Thomas Carleton, both of Lincolnshire, and Thomas Wedyrhalle of Yorkshire to set free Richard Duffelde esquire, if taken at suit of William Cressewyke, Dru Barantyn citizen and goldsmith, John Luton citizen and goldsmith, all of London, John Redhod chaplain and Lawrence Kelshulle, executors of Nicholas Twyford knight, for detinue of 60l.
May 6.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any proceeding against Philip Darcy, appointed with others, as they would answer it to the king, to safe keep the goods and merchandise in four tarits of Genoa (Janua) lately taken at sea by the king's then admirals and other lieges in their company and brought to the port of Sandewich, but order nevertheless to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as the said Philip has made oath in chancery that that commission was not delivered to him, neither did he meddle in aught therein contained.
Membrane 10d.
Thomas Bardolf of Wyrmegey knight to John de Cleye clerk and Robert Rykedoun. Inspeximus of an indenture, dated Plompton 26 November 14 Richard II and made between John Grene clerk, Nicholas Horseth, Thomas Cleymond, Albinus Enderby and Paul de Middelton of the one part and the said John de Cleye and Robert of the other part, (text follows), and confirmation with warranty of a yearly rent of 10l., payable at Plompton of the manors of Plompton and Bercampe co. Sussex thereby granted to the said John de Cleye and Robert for the life of John de Cleye, with condition for defeasance thereof in case Agnes who was wife of Sir William Bardolf knight shall die in the said John's life time, power being given to distrain for 5 marks over and above the half year's rent if the same shall be one half year in arrear and sufficient distress may not meanwhile be found in the said manors, or in case of rescue of a lawful distress, taking away and selling the same by view of the bailiffs or farmers of the said manors if they will attend, 6s. 8d. being paid in name of seisin for greater security. Dated Calthorp manor co. Lincoln, 4 December 14 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 May.
Roger de Ayllesbury of Iderston by Henelee in Arderne co. Warrewyk to Thomas Aldebury clerk, John Danyell esquire, John Olney and John Moore of Warrewyk, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all right in the manor of Irdeston, in demesne and in reversion, with rents, services, heriots, reliefs, courts, mills, reversions etc. Witnesses: Peter Holt, John Wylmes, Peter Lyndraper, John Yve, John atte Welle. Dated Iderston, 1 February 14 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 May.
May 8.
Westminster.
John Preston of New Sarum merchant to Thomas Sibsay tailor and citizen and Walter Newenton citizen and grocer, both of London. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Wiltesir.
March 14.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Edmund Mayne 'pouchemaker' at suit of Adam Herdeburgh for trespass, and order by mainprise of Robert Markele serjeant at arms, John Cleydoun of London 'skynner,' Robert Cooke 'hostyler' and Nicholas Hereford 'pouchemaker,' both of London, to set him free, if taken.
April 23.
Windsor castle.
To the abbot of Oseneye by Oxford. Request and order to take again letters patent by him made concerning a maintenance which Dionysius Fauconer has for life in that abbey at the late king's command, if he will give them up, to admit the said Dionysius and John Were the king's serjeant to the house, and grant them the said maintenance for their lives and the life of the longest liver, making and delivering to them letters patent concerning the same under the seal of the house, and writing again by the bearer what he will do; as the said Dionysius has agreed with the said John to hold the same jointly, praying the king's assent. By p.s. [7167.]
May 23.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas, upon petition of the warden of 'Seinte Marie college of Wynchestre' in Oxford, in respect of their demand upon him for delivery of estreats of the sessions of the justiceship of Robert Tresilian knight deceased, and order to discharge him, proceeding nevertheless against other the late justices, and releasing any distress upon the warden made; as the king appointed the said Robert and others justices of oyer and terminer to make inquisition concerning certain treasons, felonies, trespasses, conspiracies, confederacies, champerties, ambidextries, forestallings, regratings, false alliances, maintenances, damages, grievances and excesses against the king and people in Oxfordshire and Bukinghamshire, and now the warden's petition has shewn that for a sum by him paid the king after gave to William bishop of Winchester and to his heirs divers lands in Oxford and in Oxfordshire and Berkshire which came as forfeit to the king's hands by forfeiture of the said Robert by reason of a judgment against him rendered in a parliament lately holden at Westminster, to hold by the same services as before they came to the king's hands, covenanting that recompense should be made to the bishop or his heirs to the value of any parcel thereof that should be recovered or evicted by process of law without fraud or covin, and giving him licence in mortmain to assign the same in almoin to the warden and scholars of the said college and to their successors, and to them to receive and hold the same, notwithstanding that they are held of the king in free burgage or otherwise, but that the treasurer and the barons are unlawfully distraining the warden with the said other justices, the executors and heirs of the deceased and the tenants of his lands, being now tenant of the premises, for delivery in the exchequer of such estreats for the said Robert.
May 25.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Geoffrey Rede of London 'vynter,' Robert Langeley of Holburne, Roger Kenyngale of London 'taverner' and Roger Hillum of Holburne to set free John Smert clerk, if taken in default of finding mainpernors, at suit of Hugh Short citizen and vintner of London, who would mainpern that he should do or procure the said Hugh no hurt or harm.
Jan. 31.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Order to cause proclamation to be made, that all merchants native and alien, and others who will bring corn and victuals to the city of London, 'stokfisshe' and 'sturgeons' excepted, may until further order sell the same and make their advantage thereof without custom or subsidy being taken to the use of the king, the sheriffs or any other; as in consideration of the daily increasing dearness of corn and victuals in the realm, for the common weal and for relief of the people, to encourage such merchants and others, it is the king's will and order by advice of the council that all who will bring to London wheat, barley, malt, rye, beans, pease and fresh fish, with the exception aforesaid, may so sell them. By C.
Membrane 9d.
Feb. 15.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John atte Mille of Eldynge, Henry Horne, Robert Horne and Thomas Combe of Kent, in favour of William 'the parisshprest of Wershorne' at suit of John Orlaston for trespass.
April 28.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William Balle 'taillour,' William Chaumberleyn 'draper,' John Creke 'armurer' and John Mulslowe 'glover,' all of London, to set free Alice Hudde, if taken at suit of the king and William Haburlynge for leaving William Haburlynge's service before the term agreed.
May 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. (Like) writ, by mainprise of John Orwelle and John Elmeshale of Yorkshire, Richard Waltham and Thomas Whitton of London, in favour of William Mordemore at suit of John Chadworth chaplain averring threats.
May 8.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next in respect of their demand against Robert Hulle the younger and Mabel his wife to answer for the issues of the manor of Wiliton taken since 12 July 13 Richard II, that meantime debate may be had whether the manor and such issues ought to pertain to the king or to them; as on that date the king committed to them by a mainprise the keeping of that manor, taken into his hand by Roger Manyngforde then escheator in Somerset, and the issues thereof taken, until such debate should be had in the king's court, so that they should answer at the exchequer for such issues and for all thenceforward arising if it should be adjudged that the same ought to pertain to the king, keeping the manor without waste, and bearing all charges so long as they should have the keeping thereof; and lately the king commanded Walter Clopton, the chief justice appointed to hold pleas before the king, to certify in chancery whether the plea there pending between the king and the said Robert and Mabel, which was sent for debate before the king, was debated or no, and it is yet pending without debate, as he has certified.
March 23.
Bristol castle.
To the prior and convent of St. Denys by Suthampton. Nomination of Thomas Athelyngton, one of the clerks of the king's chapel within the household, 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. [7068.]
May 20.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Peter Tillioll late escheator in Cumberland, appointed with Clement de Skelton to make inquisition in Cumberland whether wheat, malt, oats and other victuals were by certain lieges exported to Scotland without licence of the king for sustenance and refreshment of the king's enemies there or no, but order to proceed nevertheless against him who did meddle therein; as the said Peter has made oath in chancery that that commission was not delivered to him, neither did he meddle in aught therein contained, having no knowledge thereof.
May 19.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John Amyot of Great Mussenden, and order by mainprise of Walter Hoggeslade 'cordwaner,' Simon Overton 'cordwaner,' Peter Bek 'tayllour' and Thomas Clerke 'goldsmyth' of the city of London to set him free, if taken at suit of Isabel who was wife of John Golafre knight for trespass.
March 16.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next, upon petition of the abbot of Westminster, in respect of their demand against him, Alexander Besseforde steward of the liberty of Westminster abbey in Worcestershire and John Aleyn sheriff of Worcester for the following sums, namely 42l. 5d. which were of Nicholas Botiller who was hanged, found at Harley in the said liberty, 7l. for the price of his goods and chattels there, 13s. 4d. for the price of a horse of Nicholas Barker of Leil likewise hanged, all demanded of the said abbot and steward, and 13l. 17s. 4½d. of the said sheriff for the price of divers goods of Nicholas Botiller within the said liberty; as the abbot's petition shews that the same ought to pertain to him by virtue of liberties to him granted by charters of the king's forefathers, confirmed by the king, but that he may not yet have allowance thereof at the exchequer. By p.s. [7051.]
April 4.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Aspale, Thomas de Welegh, John Hunt 'ferrour' and John de Ware of Surrey, in favour of William Ede of the parish of Colyngbourne co. Wiltesir, Master John Cordray of the parish of Everle archdeacon of Lewes, Master John Blaunchard of the said parish of Colyngbourne and William Wynge of Cherleton at suit of the abbot of Battle, each for render of 100l.
March 14.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Garton of Erehithe of Kent and Hugh Bavent of Norffolk, in favour of John Bardenay parochial chaplain of Bekenesfelde at suit of Richard Gregory of Bekenesfelde for trespass.
March 14.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of John Garton and Hugh Bavent (as above), in favour of (the said) John Bardenay at suit of Richard Gregory averring threats.
May 24.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Richard Benne of St. Botolphs 'draper,' and order by mainprise of Thomas Gaytforde, Thomas Roklay, Alexander Stayndrop and William Mirfelde of Yorkshire to set him free, if taken at suit of Richard Lychefelde of Coventre for debt.
John Pounde, son and heir of Adam Pounde burgess of Kyngeston upon Hull, to Thomas Feriby, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all the grantor's lands in Barton upon Humbre in Lyndesay, sometime of Henry Pounde of Barton aforesaid. Witnesses: Master John Skiftelynge, John Pigote, John Barnaby, Nicholas Rosselyn, Stephen Burton. Dated the town of Westminster, 18 May 14 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 May.
Membrane 8d.
John duke of Guyene and Lancastre, John Deyncourt knight, William de Assheton and Robert de Whitteby clerks of the one part and Dame Elizabeth Grey lady of Stokedauburnoun of the other part. Charter indented, witnessing a gift with warranty to the duke and his party, their heirs and assigns, of the soil and wood called 'Wildewode' co. Surrey as enclosed, the moat, the houses within it and the grange without it excepted, also the rent of all the tenants in the wood, their suits and services to her manor of Aldebury and the profits of agistments within the wood arising, for the term of twenty years, rendering during that term one peppercorn a year to the said lady and to her heirs, and after that term 40l. a year, power being reserved to the lady, her heirs and assigns, to enter again and hold the premises if that rent be eight days in arrear. Witnesses: Sir Thomas Breux, John Castell, Nicholas Slyfelde, Robert Loxley, Robert Snokeshill. Dated the manor of Stoke aforesaid, 30 April 14 Richard II. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Elizabeth, 30 May.
John de Appelby chaplain to Philip Botiller and Elizabeth his wife and to the heirs male of the said Philip's body, with remainder to Massia daughter of the said Philip and to the heirs male of her body, remainder to the said Philip's right heirs. Charter indented with warranty of the manor of Wodehalle with the advowson of Watton at Stone church and the services of free tenants in fee, for life or for years and of neifs to that manor belonging, reversions and all other profits of woods, mills etc. in Watton at Stone, Sauecompe and Bengho. Witnesses: Sir Edward Benstede, Sir John Thornburi, Sir Robert Turk knights, John Rugwyne, John Norreys esquires (scutiferis), John Balirag', Roger Berkle, Henry Sandoun, William Ferour of Watton. Dated Watton at Stone, Saturday the feast of the Assumption 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 June this year.
May 25.
Westminster.
To the prior and convent of St. Frideswide in Oxford. Nomination of Nicholas Dautre 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. [7087.]
May 4.
Westminster.
To the justices of the Bench. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process by them now or hereafter begun against Joan Mohun of Somerset, if by inquisition or otherwise assured that she is not the person waived by a writ for debt sued by John Seder of London 'baker,' but order nevertheless to proceed against Joan Moun of London; as on behalf of the former the king is informed that the said John impleaded the latter before the said justices, that because she came not before them she was put in exigents and was waived, that by writ de judicio the king after commanded Adam Bamme mayor of the city of London and escheator therein to take and imprison her, arresting all her goods and chattels within his bailiwick, and causing answer to be made for them to the king, and that by reason of the identity of her name and surname the escheator is minded to take and arrest the informant and all her goods, although she is not the person waived as aforesaid, praying for remedy.
May 28.
Westminster.
To Adam Bamme mayor of the city of London and escheator therein. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour of Joan Mohun of Somerset, but order to do his office in regard to Joan Moun of London by virtue of the writ de judicio (above recited); as on behalf etc. (as in the last).
May 21.
Henley manor.
To the abbot and convent of Pippewelle by Rokyngham. Nomination of John Bilney to receive the pension wherein by reason of the abbot's new creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them provided with a benefice. By p.s. [7244.]
Peter son of Roger de Trelewyth to John de Penros, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all messuages, lands, rents, services, reversions etc. in Trelewythwoles, Trelewythwartha, Parkbyhan, Fentenras, Whitfelde, Rael, Maula, Resdruyth, Gwelpaule and Porthia, and elsewhere in the hundred of Penwyth, which were of the said Roger. Witnesses: Richard Glyvyan, John Colyn of Mousholle, John Rychowe chaplain, John Trerys, Edmund Botriaux. Dated the morrow of St. John Baptist 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 June this year.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 200l., made in chancery 5 June this year by John de Popham knight, Robert Scarclyf clerk, Ralph Wolverton of the Isle of Wight and John Veer esquire of the county of Suthampton for Gawin Elmele, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 400l., that he should do or procure no hurt or harm to Katherine Bluet, her tenants or servants.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 20,000l., made in chancery 9 April 14 Richard II by Nicholas Luke of the fellowship of the Albertini of Florence for himself and for the whole fellowship, that for every exchange to the court of Rome or elsewhere by them made he and every one of that fellowship shall within three months after under pain of forfeiture thereof buy within the realm merchandise of the staple to the value of the sum exchanged, such as wool, hides, woolfells, lead, tin, butter, cheese, cloth or other commodities of the land, according to the statute made in the parliament that year holden at Westminster, protesting that it is not his intent or will to incur that pain by virtue of his mainprise in case he and his fellows may not within that time find such merchandise for sale within the realm.
Memorandum of a like mainprise and protest that day made by Bartholomew Bencivenni servant and factor of the fellowship of the Guynicii of Luca.
Also of a like mainprise and protest made by Angelus Christofori for himself, his brethren and fellows of Luca.
Also of a like mainprise and protest made by Andrew de Bardes servant and factor of Sir Anthony of the fellowship of the Albertini of Florence.
Also of a like mainprise and protest for himself made by Teramus Catanus of Genoa (Janua).
Also of a like mainprise and protest for himself made by Bartholomew Bosoun merchant of Luca.
Also of a like mainprise and protest made by Jaket Dyne and Peter Cambini for themselves and their fellows of Florence.
Also of a like mainprise and protest made by Anthony Maneny of Florence for himself and Alemannus his brother.
Also of a like mainprise and protest for himself made by Francis de Conago of Milan.

Footnotes

  • 1. Entry incomplete. See below, p. 352.