Close Rolls, Henry VI: November 1449 | British History Online

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 5, 1447-1454. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1947.

'Close Rolls, Henry VI: November 1449', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 5, 1447-1454, (London, 1947) pp. 158-167. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol5/pp158-167 [accessed 19 April 2024]

November 1449



Nov. 8. Westminster.	John Stoweford of the parish of Bokelond Bruer co. Devon 'gentilman' to Nicholas Alyn the younger. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Devon.
	Condition, that William Blakedon of the parish of Clauton co. Devon 'yoman,' after he shall be at large out of prison, shall make and seal a bond in 100 marks to Nicholas Alyn, under condition to keep the peace toward him and Joan his wife, their children and servants, and another in 40l. payable to the said Nicholas, his heirs and executors on the feast of the Purification next, under condition that he shall abide and perform the award of William Wollecombe chosen on his own behalf and Thomas Mayer on behalf of the said Nicholas touching all actions, plaints, debates and demands between them, so that the same be made before the Purification aforesaid.
	Membrane 27d.
	Edmund Galwey of Limiryk in Ireland merchant to Thomas Frank one of the clerks of the privy seal and David Selly of Westminster co. Middlesex merchant, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels within the realm or elsewhere; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 6s. 8d. Dated 1 September 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 September.
	John Copyn citizen and 'brasier' of London to Thomas Rerysby citizen and 'brasier' of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, property, merchandise, wares and debts within the realm and elsewhere; and he has put the said Thomas in possession thereof by delivery of one brass pot. Dated 2 September 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 September.
	Nicholas de Wree of the parish of St. Katharine by the Tower of London to Thomas Style and John Sturgeon citizens and mercers of London and Lawrence Crossebowemaker, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated 4 September 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 September.
	Richard Askham of Suthwerk co. Surrey 'brewer' to John Chancy esquire, Thomas Hervy yeoman of the crown, John Spillesby citizen and girdler of London and Peter Sivill of Suthwerk 'hosyer,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Dated 15 September 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 September.
	John Chirchesey citizen and skinner of London to Thomas Swynley tailor, John Walson skinner and Thomas Hutton skinner citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm or elsewhere on either side the sea. Dated 19 September 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 September.
	Henry Janyvere citizen and 'iremonger' of London to William Godyng 'gentilman' and John Stokker citizen and draper of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods. property, debts and chattels within the realm and elsewhere. Dated 21 August 27 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 September this year.
	Simon Steven of 'Fourmelstrete' in the parish of Bromley co. Middlesex 'miller' to Richard Drayton of Oxfordshire esquire, Robert Oxton of Stratford atte Bowe co. Middlesex 'gentilman,' John Dobbys of the household of Queen Margaret 'yoman' and John Parker citizen and skinner of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 6d. Witnesses: Denis Bewe, John Dyer, Thomas Hewes. Dated 23 September 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 September.
	Richard Broket of Dorkyng co. Surrey 'smyth' to Henry Carpenter, Henry Godman and John Somer of Dorkyng, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by payment of 4d. Dated 23 September 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 September.
	John Snowe citizen and vintner of London to Robert Billyngey citizen and 'hurer' of London, his executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm, in debts and other property; and he has put the said Robert in possession thereof by delivery of one silver bowl (crater'). Dated 22 September 1449, 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 October.
	Membrane 26d.
Sept. 23. Sheen.	To J. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at Westminster on 6 November next, with the clause premunientes.
	By K.
	Like writs to J. cardinal and archbishop of York, W. bishop of Winchester and seventeen other bishops, and to the guardian of the spirituality of the bishopric of London during the vacancy of that see.
	[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 922.]
	To the abbot of Peterborough. Summons to the said parliament.
	Like writs to the abbot of St. John Colcestre, 22 other abbots, (fn. 1) the prior of Coventre and the prior of St. John of Jerusalem in England.
	[Ibid., p. 923.]
	To William duke of Suffolk. Summons to the said parliament.
	Like writs to John duke of Norffolk, Humphrey duke of Bukingham, Henry earl of Northumberland, seven other earls, John viscount Beaumond knight, James Berkeley knight and 34 others including Henry viscount Bourgchier and Henry Brounflete lord Vessy, all the rest except three being styled knights. (fn. 2)
	[Ibid.]
	To John Fortescu knight. Summons to the said parliament.
	Like writs to John Prisot and eleven others, of whom one is styled knight.
	[Ibid., p. 924.]
	To the sheriff of Kent. Order for election of two knights of the shire, two citizens of every city resident therein, and two burgesses of every borough resident therein, to come to the said parliament (as above, p. 106).
	Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
	[Ibid.]
	To the sheriffs of London. Like order for election of four citizens, proclamation being made at the next husting.
	Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to the following:
	The sheriffs of the city of York for election of two citizens.
	The sheriffs of Norwich, two citizens.
	The sheriffs of the city of Lincoln, two citizens.
	The sheriff of Newcastle upon Tyne, two burgesses.
	The sheriff of Kyngeston upon Hull, two burgesses.
	The sheriff of the town of Suthampton, two burgesses.
	The sheriffs of the town of Notyngham, two burgesses.
	[Ibid., p. 925.]
	To the constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports or to his lieutenant. Order for election of two barons of every port.
	[Ibid.]
	Membrane 25d.
	To the chancellor in the county palatine of Lancastre. Order by writ under the seal of that county to command the sheriff to make proclamation etc., and to cause knights of the shire, citizens and burgesses to be elected etc. (as above).
	[Ibid.]
	To the sheriff of Bristol. Order for election of two men as knights of the shire and burgesses of the town and borough (as above, p. 107, but with careless omission of two words).
	[Ibid., p. 926.]
Nov. 1. Westminster.	To Robert Hungerford the elder knight. Summons to the said parliament. By K.
	[Ibid.]
	Membrane 24d.
	Margaret relict of Ralph Rochefort knight to John Tamworth, William Stanlowe and John Langholm, executors of her husband. Release of all actions and demands by reason of goods, chattels or debts to her due by his will or by law or custom of the land or church of England. Dated 26 September 28 Henry VI.
	Margaret (as above) to John Langholm one of her husband's executors. (Like) release. Dated (as the last).
	(The said) Margaret to Richard Lake one of her husband's executors. (Like) release. Dated (as before).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings at Boston 10 November before Richard Fendyk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	Miles Wyndesore of Stanwell co. Middlesex esquire to William Westbury of Berkeley co. Somerset, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Hulle Deverell co. Wiltesir and all lands etc. in Hulle Deverell and Deverell Langebrigge sometime of Thomas Dru and Emma his wife. Dated Hulle Deverell, 25 November 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 26 November.
	John Cok and Thomas Frauncese of Rede of the parish of Strode to Thomas at Hethe, Marion his wife and Joan their daughter, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of a croft in Rede containing 3 acres of land which the grantors had by feoffment of Thomas Glover of Strode, between land of the master of Newerk of the house of St. Mary Strode on the east, the highway called 'Redelane' on the west, the highway from Rowchestre to London on the south, and a tenement of John Boydon on the north. Witnesses: William Chauntney, John Carpenter, John Shamole, John Rye, Nicholas Laurens, Robert Spondon. Dated Strode, 28 August 4 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by Thomas Frauncese, 27 November this year.
	Robert Water of Benyngton co. Surrey to John archbishop of Canterbury, Adam Pykeman, William Prynce, Robert Snelle citizen of London and John Gargrave esquire, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands, commons, rents, reversions and services in the parish of Croydon, and to them, their executors and assigns, of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Witnesses: Roger Longlonde, John Luyn, John Syrede, Lawrence Combe, Thomas Hatcher, Robert Hatcher, John Brodewater. Dated 20 October 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 November.
Nov. 27. Westminster.	John Intewode of Norwich 'gentilman' to John Heydon. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Norffolk.
	Memorandum that this recognisance is sent into the King's Bench at suit of John Heydon.
Nov. 28. Westminster.	Thomas Tulyot late burgess of Bishops Lenn co. Norffolk 'marchaunt' to John Whittokesmede and John Estmond the younger. Recognisance for 20l. payable on the feast of the Purification next, to be levied etc. in Norffolk and Cambridgeshire.
	The said Thomas to the said John and John. Like recognisance payable on Whitsunday next.
	The said Thomas to the said John and John. Like recognisance payable on Midsummer day next.
	The said Thomas to the said John and John. Like recognisance payable on the feast of the Exaltation of Holy Cross next.
	William Rawlynson citizen and 'wolpakker' of London to Adam Bonde 'gentilman' and Charles Rawlynson of London 'wolpakker,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property, debts and chattels within the realm and elsewhere. Dated 29 November 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 November.
	Edmund Warner of Redyng co. Berksir 'chapman' to John Noreys esquire, Thomas Lavyngton 'gentilman' and Thomas Cook citizen and draper of London, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods, chattels and debts in Redyng and elsewhere within the realm and over sea. Dated 30 November 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 December.
Dec. 13. Westminster.	John Hotot of London 'gentilman' and Robert Hotot of Orset co. Essex 'gentilman' to Robert Tanfeld and John Godyn. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in the city of London and in Essex.
	Condition, that John Hotot shall fulfil all articles, covenants etc. in indentures made between him and John Godyn, and dated 12 December 28 Henry VI.
Dec. 6. Westminster.	William Gryffyth and Walter Frank, each of London 'taillour,' to John Vampage the elder, John Greseley and Margery Odyngton. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
	Condition, that they, their executors or assigns shall pay to John Vampage and the others, their executors or assigns, in the church of St. Paul London 10s. on the feast of the Purification next, 10s. on the feast of the Invention of Holy Cross then next, 10s. on Midsummer day then next, 10s. on the feast of Allhallows then next, and so term by term until 20 marks be fully paid.
	Membrane 23d.
	John Bussy esquire, son of John Bussy knight, to Agnes Sutton, daughter of Hamon Sutton and late the wife of the said John Bussy esquire, John viscount Beaumont, Thomas Roos lord Roos, John Talbot knight, William Babyngton esquire, John Vavasur, Robert Shefeld, Henry Vavasur the younger and Robert Sutton son of Hamon Sutton of Lincoln. Confirmation of their estate during the life of the said Agnes in the manor of Parkehall co. Derby with lands, rents and services in Parkehall, Northwynfeld and Morton by Northwynfeld, Pyllesley, Stretton, Asshovre, Brampton, Chesturfeld, Haslond, Braylesford, Tupton and Skegby co. Derby, Notyngham now in the county of the town of Notyngham, and Knapthorp co. Notyngham, the advowsons of the churches of Northwynfeld and Morton excepted, and the manor of Wyggesley co. Notyngham, which they have by writing indented of Richard Byngham one of the justices of the Kings Bench, William Stanlowe of Sylkby, Thomas Folkyngham of Sleford, Robert Forster parson of Hougham, Richard Saunby parson of Scotton, William Caunce parson of Little Casterton and John Moleneux of Wytham, who had the residue by feoffment of John Boure clerk and John Denton, and the manor of Wyggesley by feoffment of John Bussy, knight; and warranty thereof during her life against the abbot of Crowland and his successors. Dated 12 October 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 October.
	John Parys citizen and vintner of London to Katherine his wife, Robert Kingesson, William Stafford and Henry Castlaker citizens and vintners of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels within the realm or else where; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 12d. Dated 5 September 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 November.
	William Hatton citizen and butcher of London to Henry Castelacre citizen and vintner of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 30 May 27 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 November this year.
Nov. 8. Westminster.	John Wynter of Great Bermyngham co. Norffolk esquire to William Plumpstede 'gentilman.' Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in Norfolk.
	Condition, that the said William and his heirs shall have and hold a 'hethe' called 'Houndhill' by Plumpstede in that county without disturbance of the said John or his heirs.
	John atte Wode of Hendon co. Middlesex, son and heir of John atte Wode late of the same, to John Penne citizen and mercer of London, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all lands in the towns and parishes of Aldenham and Ilestre co. Hertford which descended to John atte Wode after his father's decease. Dated 25 October 27 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 November this year.
	Thomas Brampton of Burford upon the Wold co. Oxford 'merchaunt' to John Snowedon of Oxford clerk, John Mosyer and Thomas Cardygan of Burford, their heirs and executors or assigns. Gift of all his lands, goods and chattels within the realm and elsewhere. Witnesses: William Cutler and Richard Lavyngton then bailiffs of Burford, William Clerk, William Wynchecombe, John Jakeson. Dated Burford, Tuesday before the Annunciation 22 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November this year.
	William Blakedon of Clauton co. Devon 'yoman' to Nicholas Aleyn the younger. Bond in 100 marks payable on Easter day next. Dated 8 November 28 Henry VI.
	Condition that he shall do or procure no bodily hurt to Nicholas Aleyn, Joan his wife or any of their servants or children, nor aught contrary to the peace.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 November.
Nov. 13. Westminster.	Thomas Belgrave esquire and John Chery 'sherman,' both of London, to Richard Hanger of Leyton co. Essex 'husbondman.' Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in Essex.
	Condition, that William Heryngman, his heirs, executors or assigns shall pay the said Richard or his attorney etc. 14l. 3s. 4d. on Midsummer day next; and covenant that, in case of default, the said Richard, his heirs and assigns shall peaceably hold a messuage in Geylewere in Leyton late of John Hanger, with brewhouse, vessels and utensils.
	Stephen Boldon of Temple co. Cornwall 'tynmarchaunt' to Stephen Forster citizen and alderman of London. Receipt and acquitance of 13l. wherein he was bound by a bill written on paper and sealed. Dated 8 November 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 November.
Nov. 21. Westminster.	John de Pount of Venice, Lewis Strotys of Florence, Ambrose de Marca Novo of London merchants, Richard Elyngham and William Neel, each of London 'vynter,' to Humphrey Justynian of Venice merchant. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
	Condition, that if John de Pount shall have delivery in the port there of 110 butts of 'Malmesi, Tire, Romeney' and sweet wine lately unladed at Sandewich from a carrack of Venice, and then before Easter day it shall be by the court of chancery adjudged that he shall redeliver the same to the said Humphrey, he shall so redeliver them.
	Membrane 22d.
	John Hastlyn chaplain, of Notynghamshire, to John Squyer of Notyngham mercer and William Hylston of London 'haberdassher,' their executors and assigns. Charter of all his goods and chattels within the realm and elsewhere. Dated 5 September 27 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 October this year.
	Robert Lematon, brother and heir of John Lematon, to Richard Lematon his brother and Robert Forster and to the said Richard's heirs. Charter with warranty of all messuages, lands, gardens, rents, reversions and services in the city or suburbs of London or in Middlesex and Surrey which did or ought to descend to the grantor after the said John's death. Dated 11 October 28 Henry VI.
	Robert Lematon (as above) to John Foot. Letter of attorney, appointing him to enter and take seisin of all messuages, lands, gardens, rents, reversions and services which did or ought to descend to the said Robert after his brother's death, and to give Richard Lematon and Robert Forster seisin thereof. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing, 12 October.
	Henry Teversham citizen and grocer of London to Thomas Hawkyn and John Yonge citizens and grocers of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated 9 September 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 October.
	William Kayser of Wilton to John Uffenham, his heirs and assigns. Charter of all his lands, rents, reversions and services in the borough and suburb of Wilton and in Fouleston by Wilton co. Wiltesir, and the 5 marks of yearly rent payable to the grantor and Agnes his wife during their lives by grant of Richard Beket and Edith his wife, issuing from all their lands in Lytelton by Bishops Lavygton, under a condition that if he, his heirs or executors shall pay 40 marks at Wilton, namely 10 marks at Lady day next and so year by year until that sum be paid, it shall be lawful for him and his heirs again to enter and hold the premises and the said rent in his first estate, thrusting out the grantee, his heirs and assigns. Sealed by the grantor and with the seal of the mayoralty of the said borough. Witnesses: Thomas Frye then mayor, John Newman, William Hulle, John Moudy, John atte Fenne, Robert Parys, Walter Yong. Dated Wilton, Thursday before St. Mark 27 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October.
	John Coldeham citizen and 'peautrer' of London to Thomas Mullynges 'gentilman,' Nicholas Westwode 'peautrer' and William Corbet 'irmongere' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, property, merchanise and wares in London and elsewhere within the realm and over sea, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one standing piece of silver with cover. Dated 20 April 27 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 October this year.