Close Rolls, Henry VI: 1439-1440 | British History Online

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 3, 1435-1441. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1937.

'Close Rolls, Henry VI: 1439-1440', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 3, 1435-1441, (London, 1937) pp. 352-358. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol3/pp352-358 [accessed 12 April 2024]

1439-1440


	1440.

	Membrane 24d.
Sept. 18. Windsor castle.	To the abbot and convent of St. Benedict in the diocese of Norwich. Nomination of Gilbert Haksmall 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.
July 8. (fn. 1) Westminster.	To the prior and convent of St. Frideswide within the university of Oxford. Like nomination, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Roger Marschall clerk upon the new creation of the prior. By p.s. [4753.]
Oct. 14. Westminster.	To the prior and convent of Tuttebury. Order to take again letters patent under their seal concerning a corrody of 70s. a year for life which Robert Jonnesson has of that priory, to admit William Balgue one of the king's serjeants to their house, and minister to him such corrody for his life, making and delivering to him other letters with mention of what he shall take, and writing again by the bearer what they will do; as the said Robert is minded to give up his estate in that corrody to the end that the said William may have it, and in consideration of his good and unpaid service the king has granted the same to him for life. By p.s. [5044.]
Sept. 15. Westminster.	William Amy of London 'girdeler' to John Vampage the elder. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Nov. 28. Westminster.	Thomas Chace clerk to William Venour. Recognisance for 4l. 6s. 8d., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Dec. 3. Westminster.	Thomas Bevyle to John Welles and John Wareyn. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Cornwall.
	Condition, that before the octaves of St. Hilary next at Truru he shall content them of one tun of iron taken at sea by Flemings in a barge called the 'Seyntyrbande' of Landernowe in Brittany, or of the value thereof, and of other goods of theirs in the said barge, in case any came to his hands.
Dec. 3. Westminster.	John Welles and John Wareyn to Thomas Bevyle. (Like) recognisance.
	Condition, that they shall content him of a tun of iron or the value thereof, if it shall be proved that the ownership was not in them.
	Memorandum of an agreement made before the chancellor at Redynge 19 January this year between John Arundell warden or dean of the college of St. George within Wyndesore castle on the one part and the canons of the said college on the other part, that John Mildenhale and others by the dean enfeoffed of certain lands, rents etc. in the parish of St. Mary Somerset in 'Temstret' London shall make a feoffment of the same to John Coryngham clerk and his heirs, to the intent that he shall make a feoffment to the warden or dean and canons of the premises and of other lands which he and the dean purchased of Andrew Sperlyng and others, to fulfil the will of Thomas late duke of Exeter, according to indentures made between him and the dean and chapter.
	William lord Zouche knight to Nicholas Dixon clerk, John Tailboys, John Heroun and Richard Alrede esquires, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manors of Withkalle and Kynthorp, with all lands, rents, reversions, revenues, knights' fees, advowsons and other services etc. in Withkalle, Kynthorp or elsewhere in Lincolnshire which they have by fine levied in the king's court by gift of the said William, Robert Isham, Roger Margery and William Stanley. Witnesses: Thomas Comberworth, William Tirwhit knights, Walter Tailboys, Richard Haunsarde, Gerard Sothill. Dated 27 January 18 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Haringworth 29 January before Thomas Fulthorp, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	1439.
Nov. 28. Westminster.	Richard Vernoun knight and Roger Palmer 'gentilman,' both of Herlaston co. Stafford, to Robert Sheffelde and John Crakanthorp, son of Robert Crakanthorp. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Staffordshire.
	Condition, that John Darby late of Mauldmeuburn co. Westmerland 'yoman' shall render him to the prison of the king's marshalsea in the octaves of St. John Baptist next, and shall then and there appear in person.
	Cancelled, upon the acknowledgment of the said Robert and John that so he did.
	1440.
Feb. 15. Reading.	To John Sutton of Duddeley knight. Summons upon his allegiance, as he loves the king and his honour and desires the safety and defence of the realm and church of England, to cease every excuse and be present in parliament on Saturday next; as with advice and assent of the council the king's will is to have speech and treaty with him and with the prelates, lords and great men in this parliament for urgent business which concerns himself and the estate and defence of the said realm and church. By K.
	[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 902.]
	1439.
Nov. 5. Westminster.	John Rewe of Welles to Christina who was wife of Nicholas Messenger. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Somerset.
	Condition, that before Christmas day next he shall again enfeoff her, and put her in seisin of all the lands in Newbury and Endebone which she gave to him, his heirs and assigns, by charter dated Monday after St. Andrew 15 Henry VI.
	Membrane 23d.
	John Gylle citizen and tailor of London to Robert Large, Randolph Streyt mercers, John Holbeche 'barbour' and Robert Brambyll 'dyer' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, his property, merchandise and wares in London and elsewhere within the realm and over sea, and all debts to him due. Dated London, 6 February 17 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 17 September this year.
	1440.
	John Felton the elder citizen and 'fuller' of London to John Felton the younger and Lawrence Braunche saddler citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels quick and dead within the realm. Dated London, 23 June 13 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 January this year.
	John Laweney of the parish of Eggeware co. Middlesex to John Cotyngham, Thomas Shipton clerks, Thomas Cotes and Richard Stobbyng, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his lands, goods and chattels quick and dead. Dated London, 28 January 18 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 January.
	John Randelsham of Randelsham 'gentilman' and William Goode to Gerard Wormeley and Katherine his wife, daughter and heir of William Saxmondham, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all the lands, rents and services in Cretyngham, Braunston, Monauden, Framesden and Asshefelde, and in Blaxhale, Tunstall, Donyngworth and Farneham, which the said John and William Goode had jointly with others by charter of feoffment of William Saxmondham, and whereof the said Gerard and Katherine are now in possession. Dated 29 January 18 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 February.
	Thomas Chetwode knight, son and heir of John Chetwode knight son and heir of Nicholas Chetwode knight and of Elizabeth his wife daughter and heir of John de Lyons knight and of Alice his wife daughter and heir of William de Sancto Licio esquire, to Robert Large citizen and mercer and alderman and Thomas Morstede citizen of London, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents and services in the town, fields and parish of Great Stucle co. Huntyngton which came to him by inheritance after the death of his father, with woods, reliefs, escheats etc. Dated 5 January 18 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 February.
	The abbot and convent of Bylegh to the prior and convent of St. Bartholomew in 'Westsmythefelde' London and their successors. Bond to pay 20s. as often as a yearly pension of 20s. shall be three months in arrear after any feast or term of payment, which Richard Smyth parson of Danyngbury and all his predecessors have paid time out of mind, and he and his successors are bound to pay at Michaelmas day to the prior and convent. Dated the chapter house, 3 July 17 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at the said abbey on Monday the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul last before Robert Darcy, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	John Clement citizen and draper of London to Simon Eyr draper, John Lynam and Lewis Lynam merchants, citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof. Dated London, 3 February 1439, 18 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 4 February.
	John Barley esquire to Thomas Holden esquire, Nicholas Hulme and other the executors of Thomas late bishop of Durham. Release of all actions and executions for debt, and other personal actions. Dated 4 February 18 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 February.
	Membrane 22d.
	Gerard Bry merchant of Almain to John Brikles citizen and draper of London and Richard Drax, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, his property, merchandise and wares within the realm or the jurisdiction thereof, and all debts to him due. Dated London, 28 January 1439, 18 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 February.
	Henry Touker citizen and tailor of London to John Bakton surgeon and Gilbert Curle skinner citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels quick and dead within the realm. Dated London, 29 January 18 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February.
	John van Holte of London goldsmith to William Hill citizen and barber of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, his property in London and elsewhere within the realm and in other parts of the world, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession by delivery of 2d. Dated 14 February 18 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 February.
	1439.
	Thomas de Heynes otherwise Chaumbre citizen and tailor of London to William de Heynes and Thomas de Heynes his sons, John Bate clerk and Alexander Orable citizen and mercer of London, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated London, 26 July 17 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 December this year.
	Alexander Cheyne, son of John Cheyne of Isnampstede Cheyne co. Bukingham esquire to Thomas Knolles citizen and grocer, John Welles citizen and alderman, both of London, William Baroun esquire and Richard Hakdy citizen and grocer of London, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor and advowson of Isnampstede Cheyne, of 600 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 100 acres of wood and 10s. of rent there and in Chalfhunt St. Giles and Chalfhunt St. Peter, of all the lands called Chilternes and Blakettes, and all the lands, rents, services and reversions in Bukinghamshire and Hertfordshire which the said John Cheyne had to him and his heirs by feoffment of Thomas Cheyne and Edmund Brudenell. Witnesses: John Cheyne knight, John Hampden of Hampden, William Whaplode, Thomas Rokes, Edmund Hampden. Dated 10 February 18 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 February.
	John Cheyne esquire, Alexander his son and Richard Parker to Henry Frowyke citizen and alderman, William Walton citizen and goldsmith, both of London, John Watkyns and Richard Penyston gentlemen, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor and advowson of Cugenho, and all lands, rents and services, woods, hedges, ditches, etc. in Cugenho and in Wyndylbourgh and Horton co. Northampton and the parish of Weston Underwode co. Bukingham which John Cheyne and Richard Parker with Nicholas Berwyke and William Boteler had by feoffment of William Babyngton knight, John Cottesmore one of the justices of the Common Bench, John Mortymer esquire and John Langport clerk; and because the seal of the said Alexander is to many unknown John Sutton citizen and alderman of London has hereto affixed his seal. Witnesses: Thomas Grene knight, William Tresham, Gregory Langvile, Thomas Byllynge, John Dyve. Dated 24 August 17 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Alexander, 16 February this year.
	1439.
	Membrane 21d.
Oct. 20. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made of certain points and articles which the king is sending under the great seal in form of a patent, bidding all the king's lieges to observe the same; as after long communication with persons sent to Calais on behalf of the duchess of Burgundy, certain ambassadors, commissioners and deputies of the king have agreed upon the said points and articles touching intercourse, traffic, sea fishery and other needful matters which concern England, Ireland and Calais on the one part and the duchy and county of Brabant and Flanders, the lordship and town of Malines (Methlinia) on the other part for a term of three years, in respect of the land from 29 September last, of the fishery from 5 October last, and of the sea etc. from 1 November next until 1 November 1442, that day included; and she has caused the same to be proclaimed through all her power, as witness is borne to the king.
	Like writs to the sheriffs of the following counties (but the counties are left blank).
	[Fœdera.]