Close Rolls, Henry IV: November 1401 | 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: November 1401', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 1, 1399-1402, (London, 1927) pp. 477-481. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen4/vol1/pp477-481 [accessed 23 April 2024]

November 1401



Nov. 5. Westminster.	To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Roger Cavendysshe then escheator in Suffolk, by the late king appointed with others, by name of the escheator there, to make inquisition what lands held in chief were without licence of that king aliened by Roger Wythermersshe the elder, and to whom, and what estate the grantees had therein, but order to proceed against those others; as that commission came never to the said escheator's hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
Oct. 27. Westminster.	William Fullburne of Cambridgeshire and Richard Alfrede of Suffolk to Philip de la Vache knight and Isabel who was wife of Robert Morle knight. Recognisance for 21l., to be levied etc. in the said counties.
Nov. 5. Westminster.	To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Durward and Robert Knyvet, appointed with others to make inquisition in Essex what felons imprisoned for felony in any prisons within that county escaped, and the king is not contented for such escape, but order to continue process against others who did meddle therein; as the said John and Robert have made oath in chancery that that commission came not to their hands.
Nov. 8. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of Nicholas Luke a Lumbard, John Scut of London, Richard Gerner a Lumbard and Walter Pope of London to set free Peter Neger, Babilonius Vynolde, Angelus Syba, Manuel (fn. 1) and Reynold Grille, if taken at suit of Stephen Brunne citizen of London averring threats.
Nov. 5. Westminster.	To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect any of process against Roger Cavendysshe, then escheator in Suffolk, or the executors, heirs or tenants of the lands of George Felbrigge knight, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Suffolk concerning the names of all finders of gold or silver in the lump or in money hidden under ground in the town of St. Edmunds Bury, which ought to have pertained to that king by reason of his prerogative, who took it from the ground and withheld it; as no such gold or silver was there found, neither might aught be found by virtue of that commission, as John Staverton one of the barons of the exchequer has borne witness in chancery.
	Membrane 21d.
Nov. 13. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William Mordoun of Oxfordshire, Roger Bitterley of Salop 'carpenter,' John Denys 'brewere' and John Longe 'carpenter' of Middlesex to set free John Worsetere of Middlesex, if taken at suit of John Sweyn averring threats.
Nov. 10. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Askham, William Bukstones of London, Richard Perbille 'irnemonger' and Ellis Croweley 'tymbermonger,' both of London, in favour of William Arnald at suit of Richard Forster.
Nov. 14. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, in respect of taking of John Iforde 'bruer' any security for keeping the peace at suit of William Lynam of London 'wodemongere,' and order by mainprise of John Denwere and Richard Coggeshale of London, and Richard Hatfelde and Thomas Wynfelde of Middlesex to set John Iforde free, if taken.
	Thomas Bradefelde to Thomas Feriby clerk, 'Jakes' de Grancestre and John de Styuecle, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Lolleworth, which they and he had by gift of William Castelacre knight by fine levied in the king's court. Dated 10 November 3 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 17 November.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 200 marks, made in chancery 11 November this year by Thomas Lauton and Thomas Thorp of the county of Suthampton, John Roger esquire of Middlesex, Richard Welsburne of Kent and Robert Cary of Devon for William Breton of Kent, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 500 marks, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Warynge or any of the people.
Nov. 21. Westminster.	William Hoo and Thomas Hoo knights to Henry Bowet bishop of Bath and Wells. Recognisance for 10l., to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire, Norffolk and Bedfordshire.
Nov. 13. Westminster.	To the bailiffs of Shrewsbury. Order, for particular causes nearly moving the king, upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made, that no man of whatsoever estate, degree or condition shall for any cause upon any pretence take to Wales any corn or other victuals or armour without special command of the king, under pain of forfeiting double the value thereof, victuals and armour needful for victualling and furnishing the castles and fortresses of the king and of other English lords there by witness of the captains, keepers or constables thereof or their lieutenants excepted. By C.
	William atte Wodeton of Aktone co. Middlesex to Thomas atte Wodeton his brother, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents etc. which the said William had in the parishes of Aktone, Yelynge and Harlestone, being in possession of the said Thomas; reciting a gift by the said William thereof made 13 October 4 Richard II to John Knotte citizen and fishmonger (pincenario) of London (now deceased) and the said Thomas, their heirs and assigns in fee simple without any condition, on entry openly made by the said Thomas, in order that the subsequent occupation of the same by the said William by his permission as tenant at will might not seem to create a freehold in the said William or his heirs, and his will to confirm the estate of the said Thomas therein. Dated 18 November 3 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.
	John Bisshop of Burgh co. Suffolk, son and heir of John Bisshop of Suffolk, to John Hende citizen of London, Clement Spice, Robert Rikedoun, Thomas Barsham, Walter Gautroun, John Cave and William Esfelde clerk, their heirs and assigns. Demise and quitclaim of the manor of Pikotes co. Essex and of all lands, rents, reversions and services in Great Salyngge, Shaldeforde and Little Reynes now in their possession, which John Bisshop the father had jointly with Edmund de Reynham knight, John Marler clerk, Robert Dygges and Nicholas de Massyngham by feoffment of Roger de Scalys knight lord of Newsels. Dated 20 November 3 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 November.
Nov. 20. Westminster.	To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against the heirs and executors of John Cassy and the tenants of his lands by reason of letters patent of 1 June 12 Richard II appointing Miles de Stapilton, Richard Waldegrave, William Gascoigne and the said John to make inquisition in Norffolk concerning treasons, felonies, contempts, trespasses, disobediences, rebellions, oppressions, extortions, champerties, ambidextries, forestallings, regratings, maintenances of quarrels and of felons and fugitives, false alliances, forgeries, wrongdoings, confederacies, conspiracies, excesses etc. whatsoever there committed by whomsoever and howsoever against the king and people, and order to release any distress made, proceeding nevertheless against others who did meddle therein; as that commission came never to the hands of John Cassy, as William Cassy his son and heir has made oath in chancery.
	Walter Kynge and William Costret citizens of London to John Elsynge esquire of Kent and his heirs, who by a statute staple made at Westminster 28 July 2 Henry IV, and acknowledged before William Brampton then mayor of that staple and the constable thereof, is bound to the said citizens in 19l. payable at Christmas then next. General release of all actions and demands real and personal by reason of the said statute or any other matter. Dated London, 20 November 3 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 December.
Nov. 28. Westminster.	To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of Easter next in respect of their demand upon Thomas Compeworth, to whom by a mainprise the king lately committed the keeping of the manor of Langeton co. York for a set farm, and against Warin Waldegrave or the escheator for the issues or farm thereof; as a plea is pending in the king's court between the king and the said Warin concerning that manor, late of John earl of Huntyndoun who forfeited to the king, whether the same ought to pertain to the king or to the said Warin.
Nov. 24. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of taking of Thomas Shordiche any security for keeping the peace at suit of Thomas Nightyngale, and order by mainprise of Robert atte Water, John Cuttyng, John Farnesfelde and William Coliere of the town of Westminster to set Thomas Shordiche free, if taken.
	Membrane 20d.
Nov. 24. Westminster.	To the justices of assize in Devon. Writ of supersedeas in respect of taking an assize of novel disseisin concerning tenements in Aulescombe and Bokerelle, by Ralph Chalons, William Fortescu the younger and Elizabeth his wife arraigned against Robert Chalons, who is over sea in the king's service, Richard Chalons, William Davy clerk, John Kynge of Werston, John Kynge the younger, Robert Hille, John Hille, both of Gidesham, John Gerard of Honyton and John Paulyn the younger; as for particular causes the king has prorogued the same until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next. By p.s. [2938.]
	To the same. Like writ in regard to an assize of mort d'ancestor concerning a fifth part of the manor of Chepyngtoryton, by Ralph Damesele, Maud his wife and Joan who was wife of Richard Sommaystre arraigned against Robert Chalouns knight, who is over sea etc. (as above). By p.s. (the same writ.)
Nov. 24. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Grauncetre 'coteler,' John Aldewyn 'sadeler,' Robert Bretville 'bocher,' all of London, and Arnald Guynes of Oxfordshire to set free Henry Sadeler 'colarmaker,' if taken at suit of John Stowe averring threats.
Nov. 18. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William Maundevylle 'taillour,' John Hilton 'sadeler,' John Lyllyngston 'cordwaner' and Richard Carleton 'masoun,' all of London, in favour of William Hethere and Joan his wife at suit of Richard Barbour.
Nov. 16. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert Andrewe, William Clopton, William Wallere and Robert Lynge of Suffolk, in favour of Henry Marche at suit of Robert Wyot.