Close Rolls, Henry V: January 1420

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry V: Volume 2, 1419-1422. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1932.

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'Close Rolls, Henry V: January 1420', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry V: Volume 2, 1419-1422, (London, 1932) pp. 63-65. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen5/vol2/pp63-65 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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January 1420

Membrane 3d.
Jan. 20.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made of the appointment and agreement made 12 January last between the king's ambassadors for his realm and the commissaries of Philip duke of Burgundy for the country of Flanders, and so far as in them lies to cause the same to be observed, warning the lieges who are damnified and think or claim interest therein that, if they take not heed to appear at the day and place hereinafter mentioned, and on subsequent days, the ambassadors and commissaries to be appointed will notwithstanding their absence proceed to execution of the amends and restitutions for all attempts whatsoever made; as it was then agreed that the truce or armistice made, and the securities and provisions taken, by whatsoever name they be called, between the king and John late duke of Burgundy, as contained in the letters drawn up, which the ambassador's and commissaries' will is to be here had article by article and word for word, the same having expired at Easter and Allhallows last, shall be renewed, as in fact they are renewed by land and sea from the date of publication, namely 13 January last, to Allhallows next 1420, the war between England and France notwithstanding, and further that all those of the realm who are damnified etc. as aforesaid shall appear at Calais on 1 June next and subsequent days before ambassadors and commissaries to be appointed on either side, bringing with them their plaints, evidences, informations and documents whatsoever that shall seem needful; and the king's will is that this shall be speedily brought to the knowledge of all concerned. (fn. 1) By C.
Like writs to nine sheriffs of twelve counties, the sheriffs of Newcastle upon Tyne and Bristol, the chancellor in the county palatine of Lancaster, and to Humphrey duke of Gloucestre constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant.
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John Barton the younger of the one part, John Chastelyoun knight, Margaret his wife and Richard Knyghtley of the other part. Indenture of defeasance of a bond of John Barton in 200l., upon condition that John Barton the elder, the said John Barton his brother, Henry Barton and John Wolfe shall pay to John Chastelyoun and Margaret or to the said Richard or their assigns at Norhthampton a yearly rent of 26 marks of the manors of Thornton and Stukeley co. Bukingham, by them granted to John Chastlyoun and Margaret for their lives, with proviso that an acquittance be made to the said John Barton for every term of payment. Dated 31 October 7 Henry V.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 9 February.
Gilbert Hallum clerk, cousin and heir of Robert Hallum late bishop of Salisbury, to Thomas de Stonore esquire and Alice his wife, cousin of the said Gilbert, and to the heirs and assigns of Thomas Stonore. Gift with warranty of all his lands in Clyve and a water mill in Horton which descended to him after the death of the bishop, who had the said lands by gift of John Mortymer of Clyve, and the mill by gift of Thomas Hellys of Godmeresham. Witnesses; John Martyn, John Darrell, William Clyfforde, Hamon Bealknapp, Richard Gylle. Dated Horton, 20 September 7 Henry V.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 February.
Thomas Hasele esquire to William Kynwolmersshe, Nicholas Dykson clerks, Robert Berde, Thomas Armurer and Nicholas Banastre, and to the heirs and assigns of Nicholas Banastre. Charter of demise of the whole tenement called 'Suttonesplace' within the liberty of the town of Suthampton in the lordship of Shyrle with all lands, woods, moors, marshes, a meadow called the 'Broke' at Totton, and all appurtenances in the town and suburbs of Suthampton, Shyrle and Totton. Witnesses: William Soper, Walter Feteplace, Peter James, Benedict Wycheforde, John Whetonhulle, Peter Pyras, Thomas Belle, Robert Danyell, John Estwelle, Thomas Campeden, Thomas Wynterbourne. Dated Suthampton, Wednesday after the Purification 7 Henry V.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 February.
Thomas Southcote of Chalfhunt St. Peter to John Dyer of Chalfhunt St. Giles and John Day of Chalfhunt St. Peter, their heirs or assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands etc. in Chalfhunt St. Giles and Chalfhunt St. Peter. Witnesses: William Wappelade, Thomas Chaunseys, William Britteuel, John Weler, Thomas Carpenter. Dated Chalfhunt St. Peter, 6 Henry IV, namely Wednesday before St. Philip and St. James.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 February this year.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery 22 January this year by John de la Bere and William Cornewaile, both of Herefordshire esquires, for John Overe esquire, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 400 marks, that he shall appear in person before the king or council upon warning received by them or one of them.

Footnotes

  • 1. Tested by Humphrey duke of Gloucestre, guardian of England.