Close Rolls, Henry IV: March 1400 | British History Online

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 1, 1399-1402. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1927.

'Close Rolls, Henry IV: March 1400', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 1, 1399-1402, (London, 1927) pp. 125-132. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen4/vol1/pp125-132 [accessed 11 April 2024]

March 1400



March 8. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Nicholas Ryngewode 'bladsmyth,' John Marchall 'coteler,' Robert Ferrour, all of London, and William Davy of Oxfordshire, in favour of Richard Julian at suit of John Brampton, for render of chattels to the value of 4l.
	John Harecourt to Thomas Bresedynge, Richard Burton and Thomas Hayward. General release of all personal actions. Dated 20 March 1 Henry IV.
	John Harecourt to Stephen Wevyle. General release of all actions real and personal. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 2 April.
	Membrane 10d.
March 9. Westminster.	To the abbot and convent of Bermondeseye. Request to admit to their house Peryn de Archemont (fn. 1) the king's clerk, whom the king is sending, and to minister to him such maintenance as any other heretofore had therein by grant of the king's forefathers, making and delivering to him letters patent under the common seal of the house with mention of what he shall take, and certifying by the bearer what they will do; as for his praiseworthy service the king's will is to make provision for maintenance of the said clerk, for which no provision is yet made. By p.s. [1571.]
	Membrane 9d.
March 4. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Thomas Caldecote of Cantebrigge, and order by mainprise of Henry Shelforde clerk, John Wiltshire, Robert Yoman of Cambridgeshire and John Drusle of London 'armurer' to set him free, if taken at suit of Roger Trumpyngton esquire for debt.
Feb. 22. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Cornwall. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Jaybieu of Cornwall, Walter Northcote of Devon, Henry Crips of Oxfordshire and Robert Bolyngbroke of Lincolnshire, in favour of Richard Botournelle at suit of Thomas Colyn for trespass.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery 16 February this year by Thomas Swynerton of Staffordshire, Thomas Faryngdoun of Hertfordshire, Nicholas Bagenale of Ulneswyke co. Bukingham and Thomas Frost of London for Roger Swynerton, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Uphaverynge the elder, Robert Frankeleyn 'sadeler' and John Uphaveryng the younger.
	Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of 200l., made 23 February by John Deverose, Thomas Arthur knights and Thomas Beaupyne of Somerset and William Venour of London for John Lekhampton abbot of Cirencestre of Gloucestershire in regard to John Cosyn and Richard Draper of Cirencestre or any of the people.
	Memorandum of a like undertaking, mutatis mutandis, made 9 February by John Gerarde of Leycestershire under a pain of 1,000l. in regard to the abbot and convent of Leycestre or their servants.
	Memorandum of a mainprise body for body, made in chancery 24 February this year by John Carswylle of Carswille the younger and Richard Crowelonde of Plymmuth of Devon, to have Richard Spicer of Plymmuth before the king and council from day to day upon warning received.
	Memorandum that on 7 February this year John Hastynges, appearing in person in chancery, surrendered the estate which at the late king's command he had in a corrody in Abyndoun abbey, to the end that Robert Prestecotes may have it, and thereupon the said Robert there paid 10l. in presence of Thomas Stanley keeper of the chancery rolls and other clerks of chancery.
March 5. Westminster.	To the prior and convent of the alien priory of Haylynge. Request and order to take again and cancel letters patent under the common seal of their house concerning a maintenance for life which Thomas Hoccleve the king's clerk has therein by grant of the late king, such as William Gamboun clerk had at the command of King Edward III, to admit to their house William Flete the king's clerk and William Gedney, and grant them that maintenance for their lives and the life of the longest liver, making and delivering to them like letters with mention of what they shall take, and writing again by the bearer what they will do; as the said Thomas is minded to demise his estate in the same to the end that the said William and William may have it, and at his petition the king has granted it to them. By p.s. [1558.]
March 11. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Somerset. Order to give notice to Th. archbishop of Canterbury to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next, which day the king has given to Robert Tothe chaplain of the diocese of Bath and Wells, in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal, writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Hugh Brymham clerk, Geoffrey Husee citizen of London, Roger Waryn of Kent and Robert Middelnye of Somerset to set free the said chaplain if taken; as at the request of the archbishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary the said chaplain was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body until he should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed to the papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and the said Hugh and the others have mainperned in chancery to have him there at the aforesaid day.
March 3. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Robert Skyres of Yorkshire, Nicholas Hemyngforde clerk of Huntingdonshire, William Laurence and William Bulmere of Bedfordshire to set free John Wylcoke 'shephirde,' imprisoned at suit of the king and Richard atte Wode of Caysho for leaving the said Richard's service at Caysho contrary to the ordinance.
March 17. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour of John Hoker 'barbour,' and order by mainprise of Richard Baynarde, William Radeswelle of Essex, John Solas of Surrey and John Germayn of London to set him free, if taken at suit of Nicholas Symcoke averring threats.
	Membrane 8d.
March 29. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Thomas atte Haye 'brewere,' William Harpeden 'taillour,' Simon Burwelle 'cosour' and William Perker 'cordewaner,' all of London, to set free Alan Frampton citizen and cordwainer of London, if taken at suit of Henry Hethe for debt.
March 20. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Dorset. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Sole parson of Seventon co. Kent, John Walkyngton parson of Euston co. Suffolk, Philip Neuton parson of Clyst co. Devon and David Melverley of Norhamptonshire to set free William Lytlyngton clerk, Richard Byrton and John Clyfton, if taken at suit of the king and Richard Pyttes clerk, against the said William for accepting by colour of a papal provision not executed on or before 29 January 13 Richard II the prebend of Yatemynstre in the cathedral church of St. Mary Salisbury, intruding therein, suing in the court christian without the realm for processes, citations, appeals, notarial instruments etc. to the prejudice of the king and crown, and causing the same to be brought for execution within the realm in contempt of the king and contrary to the statutes, and against Richard Byrton as his notary and John Clyfton as his proctor; as that prebend being void, Richard Pyttes was thereto collated by John then bishop of Salisbury the patron, and was admitted, instituted and inducted long after the aforesaid date.
	Membrane 7d.
March 27. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John de Wilbeye, Roger Cokays, Matthew Bernard and John Scot of Suffolk to set free Roger Bolle parson of Wilbeye, imprisoned to find security for keeping the peace toward brother William Spiser of Orforde co. Suffolk.
Feb. 23. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Adam Rogger, William Boughton and John Delhay of Kent and William Merdale of London 'tyler', in favour of John Nelot of Newenton at suit of William Nethirsole for detinue of a horse price 40s.
June 11. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Neuport 'grocer' and Richard West 'grocer' of the city of London, in favour of William Norton at suit of Robert atte Lee prior of Tortyngton for trespass.
	Membrane 6d.
March 24. Westminster.	To John Frome, John Deakne, William Frebody, Thomas Colyngton, John Fauntleroy, William Wodehay, John Dyboun, John Punchardoun and John Farnhulle, appointed to arrest John Andrewe canon of Christ Church Twyneham co. Suthampton of the order of St. Augustine with his bulls and processes. Order to busy themselves in the execution of the premises, and writ of aid in their favour to all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, lieges and subjects of the king; as he is informed that the said canon has without licence of the prior withdrawn secretly from that house and, contrary to the obedience of the order and to the statutes and ordinances against provisors, has wrongfully obtained divers bulls in the court of Rome, and with no small multitude of his partisans has now in person notified the same for execution to the prior at the said priory, which if executed would tend to overthrow the order, subvert worship, and breed it is like a perilous example.
	John Cursoun knight to Thomas Erpyngham knight and James de Billyngforde or their assigns. Sale, for a sum of money beforehand paid, of 120 kine and four bulls which are within the manor and lordship of Wokyngdoun Episcopi co. Essex. Dated London, 3 March 1 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 April.
	Stephen Wyville to John Harecourt and John Wikes (Wykes) marshal of the King's Bench. Receipt and acquittance for 20l. by him recovered in the Bench of the late king by action of trespass against John Harecourt, wherefore the defendant was committed to the marshal's custody; and general release of all actions and plaints real and personal. Dated London, 1 April 1 Henry IV. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 April.
Feb. 23. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Robert Sherarde, John Sutton, William Hudleston and Joob Geffray of Westmerland to set free John West of Yorkshire, imprisoned at suit of Roger Wangforde of London 'draper' averring threats.
	Membrane 5d.
March 29. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William Kenaston, John Excestre, Arnald Taillour and Thomas Coffyn, all of London, to set free Henry Russell and Alice his wife, if taken at suit of John Gybboun averring threats.
	William Bray, son and heir of Robert Bray, to Nicholas Bradeschawe, John de Styuecle, John Mulso, John Fossebroke and William Holt clerk, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents and services and the reversions of his tenants whatsoever in Rothewelle and Clendoun or elsewhere in Norhamptonshire. Witnesses: Thomas Latimer knight, Andrew Newbotell, Nicholas Lovet, William Maydewelle, John Chapman of Rothewelle, William Smyth of Risshton. Dated Rothewelle, Thursday before Michaelmas 23 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 April this year.
Feb. 22. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Adam Rogger, John Nelot and John Delhay of Kent and William Merdale of London 'tyler,' in favour of John Strangeman, William Boughton and John Gibbe at suit of Adam Busse for trespass.
March 20. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of William Galbrigge of Gloucestershire, Thomas Whitewelle of Roteland, John Hethyngham 'draper' and John Mympe 'dyer,' both of London, to set free Michael Hereforde, if taken at suit of Norman Swyneforde averring threats.
March 23. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Nicholas Kadycawn, John Thurston, John Lane and Walter Broune of Middlesex, in favour of Roger Thurston of Fulham at suit of the king for trespasses, conspiracies, extortions, damages and excesses for which he was indicted before the late king.
March 30. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Smert, Thomas Richard, Thomas Glover and Richard Wheler of Middlesex, to set free John Ponde, if taken at suit of John Pendale 'haberdassher' averring threats.
March 29. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Faryngton, Thomas Roo of London 'grocer,' John Bunt of Bristol and Alexander Shesshe of London to set free Alice Barry, if taken at suit of the king and Richard Coggeshale for leaving Richard Coggeshale's service before the term agreed.
	Brother William abbot of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London and the convent to John Micol citizen and vintner of London, Sir John Bateer chaplain, William Tabler and Hugh Champioun, executors of William Mapel late burgess of Suthampton, Roger Mordoun citizen and skinner of London and Richard Bradwey burgess of Suthampton. Bond in 160 marks received as a loan for advantage of the monastery, payable at the Nativity of St. John Baptist next. Dated the chapter house, 5 May 1 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.
	Membrane 4d.
March 6. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert Langele, John Wynkeborne, Roger Westbury of Middlesex and John Putte of Oxfordshire, in favour of Robert vicar of Bloxham at suit of Robert Craumforde for trespass; as they have mainperned to have him before the king's justices at Westminster.
	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis; as they have mainperned to have the said vicar before the king.
	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis; as they have mainperned to have him before the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in Oxfordshire.
March 28. Westminster.	To the prior and convent of St. Germans in Cornwall. Request and order to take again letters patent concerning a maintenance for life which John Gardyner of Westminster has in that priory at command of King Edward III, and to admit Henry Kirkestede esquire to their house, and grant him for life such maintenance thereof, making him letters patent under the common seal of the house with mention of what he shall take, and writing again by the bearer what they will do; as the said John is minded to demise his estate therein to the end that the said Henry may have it, and the king has granted it to him. [See p.s. 1685.]
	William Bray, son and heir of Robert Bray, to John Warde of Rothewelle and Henry Burdoun. Letter of attorney, appointing them to give to Nicholas Bradeschawe, John de Styuecle, John Mulso, John Fossebroke and William Holt clerk seisin of all his lands, rents, services and reversions. Dated Friday before Michaelmas 23 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 April this year.
Jan. 26. Westminster.	To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in Sussex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, so far as John Halsham is concerned, by mainprise of John Pelham knight, John Waller, John Wolfe esquires and William More of Peveneseye of Sussex, in regard to further execution of the king's writ commanding them to arrest the said John Halsham and others, and bring them straightway before the king and council to answer touching what shall be laid before them. By C.
Jan. 28. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of William Bursetere knight and Henry Boteler, by mainprise of Robert Denny knight of Cambridgeshire, William Echyngham, John Brooke and Thomas Joop of Sussex. By C.
Feb. 6. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Thomas Sakeville knight and Thomas Wallere, by mainprise of John Dalyrigge knight, Thomas Remys, John Brooke and Thomas Joop of Sussex and Edmund Noon knight of Norffolk. By C.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery 30 March this year by Thomas Glevyan, Henry Hert, Richard Walesby and John Frankeleyn, each citizen and 'draper' of London, to have John Tame before the king and council when he shall have warning.
March 28. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Glover, Thomas Orleton, Roger Partriche and John Borwey of Salop, in favour of John Malmushulle and Richard Malmushulle, both of Lodelowe, impleaded by Edmund Fraunceys citizen and grocer of London for debt.
April 10. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Nicholas Simond 'sporier,' John Martyn 'cordewaner,' Geoffrey Edward 'bruer' and William Mathew 'chaundeler' to set free Hugh Edward, if taken at suit of the king and Nicholas White for leaving Nicholas White's service at London before the term agreed.
April 8. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John Swetynge of Coggessalle 'diere,' and order by mainprise of John de Sancto Germano 'grocer,' Thomas Pateswyke 'grocer,' both of London, John Alapert and John Baroun, both of Coggessalle, to set him free, if taken at suit of John Strange of Bokkynge 'draper' for an account.
March 20. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Thomas vicar of 'South Jernemuth,' and order by mainprise of James Billyngforde and William Champeneys of Norffolk to set him free, if taken at suit of John Fakenham against the said vicar and John 'that was the parisshe prest of Burgh in Lodynglonde' for mayhem and breach of the peace.
April 5. Westminster.	To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until Whitsuntide next in respect of their demand upon William Ploufelde esquire, to whom the late king committed the ward of all the lands of John Solers deceased, to answer for the issues and profits thereof, in order that in the mean time final debate may be had touching the matter; as a plea is pending in chancery between the king and Robert Solers, father of the said John, whether the said lands ought to pertain to the king or to him.
March 3. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Burbache and William Alisaundre of Wiltesir, Richard Cory and John Noble, both of New Sarum, in favour of Richard Noble, William his son, John Aleyn and John Court; as John Burbache and the others have mainperned in chancery to have them before the king and council one month after Easter to answer for certain trespasses and contempts for which they are indicted.
April 20. Westminster.	John Lambe is sent to the abbot and convent of Thornton, to take of that house such maintenance as Thomas Graunger deceased had therein at the late king's request. By K.
	Membrane 3d.
March 18. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Thomas Dyester of Oxfordshire, John Langeston, John Corbrigge and William Davy of Berkshire to set free Thomas Smyth of Kempton, William Hyde, William Harryes, William Frankeleyn and Thomas Hawethorne, if taken at suit of Thomas Kempton for trespass.
March 29. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Thomas Sybseye, Ralph Walsham, Richard Bampton and John Karlille citizens and 'taillours' of London to set free Nicholas Palmere, if taken at suit of Richard Gelot for trespass.
March 27. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Felde and John Prince of Middlesex, Nicholas de Hemyngforde clerk of Huntingdonshire and John Wilflet of Yorkshire, in favour of William Wareyn of Berkhamstede at suit of Nicholas Shusshe for debt.
Feb. 23. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Adam Roger, John Nelot and William Boughton of Kent and William Merdale of London 'tyler' in favour of John Delhay and Maud his wife at suit of Thomas Godete and Agnes Godete, executors of Thomas Godete the elder, for detinue of 5 marks.
March 24. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Staunford 'sadeler,' John Mery 'taillour,' Richard Ketell 'nettemaker' and William Ketell 'nettemaker' of Middlesex, in favour of Theobald Shepey at suit of John Northkyrke 'botelmaker' for debt.