Close Rolls, Henry VI: July 1454 | 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: July 1454', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 5, 1447-1454, (London, 1947) pp. 512-519. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol5/pp512-519 [accessed 24 April 2024]

July 1454



July 13. Westminster.	William Derlyng of Saltaysshe co. Cornwall, John Page of Plymmouth co. Devon and William Crike of Saltaysshe to the king. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in the counties aforesaid.
	Condition, that they or one of them shall appear before the king and council on the morrow of All Souls next, to answer Gervase Clyfton knight touching a bill by him exhibited against them and others.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1,000 marks, made in chancery 24 July 32 Henry VI by John Clynton lord Clynton, Reynold Grey lord of Wilton, Theobald Gorge of Wroxhale co. Somerset knight and Roger Wyke of Rokebourn co. Suthampton esquire for Thomas Courtenay earl of Devon, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 4,000 marks, that he shall appear in person before the king and council or in chancery on the morrow of the Purification next, and in the mean time shall do or procure no hurt or harm to William Bonevyle lord Bonevyle of Chuton knight or any of the people.
	Note, that he did that day appear in chancery.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 500l., made in chancery 24 July 32 Henry VI by John Middelton of Belsoll co. York knight, Robert Cappes of Pyllesdon co. Dorset, Robert Radmyll of Alborn co. Sussex and Humphrey Stafford of Cheswyk co. Middlesex esquire for William Bonevile lord Bonevile of Chuton knight, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 2,000l., that he shall appear (as above), and in the mean time shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Thomas Courteney earl of Devon or any of the people.
	Note, that he did so appear in chancery.
July 24. Westminster.	William Bonevile (as above) to John Middelton of Belsoll (as above). Recognisance for 500l., to be levied etc. in Cornwall.
	Condition, that he shall appear (as above), and in the mean time etc. (as above), and shall save the said John harmless toward the king in respect of (the above) mainprise.
	The said William to Robert Cappes (as above). Like recognisance.
	Like condition in regard to Robert Cappes.
	The said William to Robert Radmyll (as above). Like recog nisance.
	Like condition in regard to Robert Radmyll.
	The said William to Humphrey Stafford (as above). Like recognisance.
	Like condition in regard to Humphrey Stafford.
	Membrane 5d.
	Robert Chetewyn, son of John Chetewyn of Alspathe co. Warrewyk deceased, to Thomas Lyttylton and Joan his wife. Confirmation with warranty of their estate for the said Joan's life in a moiety of the manor of Grendon with the advowson of the church to that moiety pertaining, certain lands, rents and services in Dordon and Wareton in the said county, the manor of Ingestre co. Stafford with the advowson of Ingestre chapel, and certain lands, rents and services in Grotewych, Mytton, Rule, Rugge and Breredon co. Stafford, which Philip Chetewyn knight and the said Joan his wife held to them and the heirs male of their bodies, the said Philip being dead without issue male by her. Witnesses: Nicholas Westcote, Robert Cumberford, Robert Chetilton, Roger Holyes, William Gybson. Dated 3 July 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 July.
	John Roger citizen and skinner of London to John Bracy chandler, John Forster skinner, John Frampton draper and Thomas Barnard skinner citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property, debts and chattels within the realm and elsewhere. Dated 4 July 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 July.
	Richard Nudygate esquire to James Hopewode, Peter Paule, Thomas Nudygate his brother and John Bowet, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents and services in the city of London. Witnesses: John Norman mayor of London, John Walden, Thomas Cooke sheriffs, Stephen Forster, John Derby aldermen, John Raukyn, John Frenssh. Dated London, 12 March 32 Henry VI.
	Richard Nudygate esquire to James Hopewode, Peter Paule, Thomas Nudygate his brother and John Bowet, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his messuages, lands, rents and services in Irchestre co. Norhampton. Witnesses: Simon Smyth, Richard Bastyll, William Reve, Thomas Dyve, William Prudde. Dated Irchestre, 20 March 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters, 13 July.
	Thomas Curson esquire, son of John Curson knight, to Walter Lyhert bishop of Norwich. Bond in 100l. payable at Michaelmas day next. Dated 17 July 32 Henry VI.
	Condition, that he shall keep the peace toward the said Walter and toward John Selot clerk and all their servants and tenants until Christmas day 1455, and shall appear in person in the King's Bench in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next to answer to the king concerning trespasses and offences for which he is indicted.
	Thomas Curson (as above) to John Selot clerk. (Like) bond in 100 marks. Dated (as the last).
	Condition, that he shall not contrary to the law disturb the title and possession of John Selot in the chapel or hospital of the 'Beek' co. Norffolk, a messuage thereto annexed, 300 acres of land, 10l. of rent parcel of the said hospital or that or aught else thereto pertaining.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 17 July.
	John Corbet of Assyngton co. Suffolk, otherwise of London, to John earl of Oxford, Henry viscount Bourghchier, John Clopton esquire, Thomas Colt 'gentilman,' John Wynne 'jeweller' of London, Robert Baker of Stoke co. Suffolk, John Candy and Thomas Danyell of London dyer, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property, wares and chattels in London, Suffolk and elsewhere within the realm and without, and all debts and money to him due. Dated 31 July 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 August.
	Gosson Johnson of 'Wappyng of the Wose' in the parish of St. Mary Matfelon without Algate London 'berebrewer' to John Coldham citizen and 'peautrer' of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due within the realm. Dated 11 August 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 August.
	John Sewale citizen and 'brawderer' of London to master John Naseby notary, John Cotard of the exchequer, Thomas Fermory scrivener and William Gegge mercer citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property, debts and chattels within the realm and elsewhere. Dated London, 12 August 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 August.
Aug. 20. Westminster.	Richard Pepewell of Wrokwardyn co. Salop 'gentilman' and Thomas Fyssher of London chaplain to Robert Ingoldesby the younger. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. of the lands and chattels of the said Richard and the church goods of the said Thomas in the county and city aforesaid.
	Membrane 4d.
	Robert Blakelowe clerk, brother of Ralph Blakelowe late of Mallyng co. Kent 'gentilman,' to Humphrey duke of Bukingham, Humphrey earl of Stafford, Edward Nevile lord of Bergevenne, William Lacon one of the serjeants at law, Thomas Straungwis, Peter Shakerley, Thomas Fereby esquires, John Cornyssh citizen and saddler of London, John Archer esquire and Christina his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of the said Ralph, and to the heirs and assigns of the said Christina. Charter with warranty of all lordships, manors, messuages, lands, rents, reversions and services, woods etc. of the said Ralph in the city and suburbs of London, the towns of Westminster co. Middlesex, 'West Mallyng' and Inchebarowe co. Kent and elsewhere within the realm, and all that the grantor has or ought to have there and elsewhere within the realm, appointing Geoffrey Holt, Robert Kelsam and John Kelsam his attorneys to give them seisin thereof; and gift to the said Edward Nevile, Thomas Straungwis, Peter, John Archer and Christina, and to the executors and assigns of John Archer and Christina, of all his goods and chattels in Mallyng, Inchebarowe and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Witnesses: Richard Roos knight, John Norwode, David Selly esquires, Richard Walssh 'gentilman,' William Witlesey, Peter Sammesbury 'gentilman,' Roger Baylle 'gentilman,' John Harowe citizen and mercer of London, William Ederich, Thomas Pekke, John Clerk. Dated Monday after the Assumption 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 August.
	William Hylle citizen and saddler of London to Richard Nordon, William Person and John Dreux, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm or elsewhere on either side the sea. Dated 25 August 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 August.
	Richard Godfray of Southwerk co. Surrey to John Key 'dyer' and John Cave, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Witnesses: John Wesenham 'miller,' John Browne. Dated 6 June 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 August.
	Richard Clerk of Dunster co. Somerset 'chapman' to John Smyth of Stogommur 'chapman' and John Clerk of Dunster, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in Somerset and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 29 August 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 August.
Aug. 17. Westminster.	Robert Cappes of Pyllesdon co. Devon (sic), esquire, to the king. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in Devon (sic).
	Condition, that he shall appear in chancery one month after Michaelmas next, and for his good behaviour toward the king and all the people in the mean time.
	William Denys of Combe Ralegh co. Devon, John Bonevyle of Clopton co. Somerset esquires, Richard Gylden of Shute co. Devon 'gentilman' and James Byrd of Curlynche co. Somerset 'gentilman' to the king. Like recognisance, mutantis mutandis.
	(Like) condition in regard to the said Robert.
	William Denys (as above) to the king. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition, mutatis mutandis, in regard to the said William.
	The said Robert, John, Richard and James to the king. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition, mutatis mutandis, in regard to the said William.
	John Bonevyle (as above) to the king. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition, mutatis mutandis, in regard to the said John.
	The said Robert, William, Richard and James to the king. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition, mutatis mutandis, in regard to the said John.
	Richard Gylden (as above) to the king. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition, mutatis mutandis, in regard to the said Richard.
	The said Robert, William, John and James to the king. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition, mutatis mutandis, in regard to the said Richard.
	James Byrd (as above) to the king. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition, mutatis mutandis, in regard to the said James.
	The said Robert, William, John and Richard to the king. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition, mutatis mutandis, in regard to the said James.
	John Nytheway of Sydebery co. Devon 'gentilman' to the king. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition, mutatis mutandis, in regard to John Nytheway.
	The said William, John Bonevyle, Richard and James to the king. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition, mutatis mutandis, in regard to John Nytheway.
	Note, that at the day aforesaid the said Robert, William, John, Richard, James and John did so appear.
	Membrane 3d.
July 25. Westminster.	John Ambrose de Marinis of Genoa (Janua), merchant, to Richard Fryston clerk. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
	Condition, that Peter Gentyles of Genoa merchant shall appear in person in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next.
	Catanus Pynell of Genoa, merchant, to Richard Fryston clerk. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition.
	Francis de Nigrono of Genoa, merchant, to Richard Fryston clerk. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition.
	Julian Salvaegus of Genoa, merchant, to Richard Fryston clerk. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition.
	James Gentiles of Genoa, merchant, to Richard Fryston clerk. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition.
	Galotus Centurion of Genoa, merchant, to Richard Fryston clerk. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition.
	Peter Gentiles of Genoa, merchant, to Richard Fryston clerk. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis.
	Like condition in regard to the said Richard (sic).
	John Mulso of the county of [ (fn. 1) ] esquire to Richard Fryston clerk. Like recognisance, mutatis mutandis, for 1,400l.
	Like condition in regard to John Mulso.
	Robert Willesthorp to Thomas Wytham and Ralph Leek, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Wrelton. Dated 26 April 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at York, 1 August.
July 15. Westminster.	David Howell of London, 'gentilman', to the king. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Middlesex.
	Condition for his good behaviour toward the king and people.
	Oliver Bathersby of Bathersby co. Lancaster, esquire, to the king. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Lancashire.
	Like condition in regard to the said David.
	Edward Bromfeld of Suthwerk co. Surrey, esquire, to the king. (Like) recognisance, to be levied etc. in Surrey.
	Condition as before.
	William Walwen of Markhull co. Hereford, 'gentilman', to the king. (Like) recognisance, to be levied etc. in Herefordshire.
	Condition as before.
	Reynold Morgan of Byford co. Hereford, 'gentilman', to the king. (Like) recognisance.
	Condition as before.
	Geoffrey Breknok of Almaly co. Hereford, esquire, to the king. (Like) recognisance.
	Condition as before.
	James Gogh of Whitechirch co. Cestre, esquire, to the king. (Like) recognisance, to be levied etc. in Cheshire.
	Condition as before.
	Richard Lodesman of Suthwerk co. Surrey, 'gentilman', to the king. (Like) recognisance, to be levied etc. in Surrey.
	Condition as before.
	Robert Thomas of Gouer in Westwales, 'gentilman', to the king. (Like) recognisance, to be levied etc. in Wales.
	Condition as before.
	Richard Hawnell to Robert Mountfort, son of William Mountfort late lord of Colshull, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Mounkespath co. Warrewykand all other lands, rents, reversions and services there which the said Richard, with Thomas Rawley esquire, William de Monte Forti parson of Ilmyndon, Thomas Darnald parson of Byrmyngham, Richard Illyng, John Maister (Master) chaplain and Richard Haversame now deceased, had by feoffment of William Mountfort lord of Colshull knight deceased. Dated 31 March 32 Henry VI.
	Richard Hawnell to Humphrey duke of Bukingham, Humphrey Stafford knight his firstborn son and James earl of Wiltesir, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor and advowson of Ilmyndon co. Warrewyk, and all other lands, rents, reversions and services there which the said Richard had (as in the last). Dated (as the last).
	Richard Hawnell to Humphrey duke of Bukingham, Humphrey Stafford knight his eldest son and James earl of Wiltesir, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manors of Colshull and Olnale co. Warrewyk, the manor and advowson of Ramenham co. Berkshire and all other lands, rents, reversions and services there which the said Richard had (as before). Dated 21 May 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings at Coventre 9 August before the prior of Maxstok, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	Thomas Laver of London 'gentilman' to William Rows clerk of the chancery, William Skypwyth 'gentilman' and Richard Ryngloue 'gentilman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Witnesses: John Hemyngborow, Thomas Trybb, John Baker. Dated 1 April 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster [ (fn. 2) ] April.