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Oct. 12.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Dorset for the time being. Order to pay to
Eleanor duchess of Somerset, late wife and administratrix of
Edmund Beauford earl of Dorset, the arrears of 20l. a year from
18 August, 20 Henry VI, to 2 May, 33 Henry VI, on which day
the earl died as appears by divers inquisitions sent into chancery
at the king's command and now on the chancery file; as by
charter of 18 August aforesaid, for notable considerations him
specially moving, the king advanced the said Edmund then earl
of Mortain to be earl of Dorset, creating him earl with the honour
and name to him due, and girding him with the sword, and granted
that for the corpus, style or title of earl of Dorset he and the
heirs male of his body should have 20l. a year of the issues or
farms of that county. |
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Et erat patens. |
Oct. 12.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Somerset for the time being. Order to pay
to the said Eleanor, late wife and administratrix of Edmund
duke of Somerset, the arrears of 20l. a year to 2 May, 33 Henry VI
(as above), upon the finding of an inquisition, taken before Robert
Brounyng the younger late escheator, that by gift of King
Richard II to John earl of Somerset his father and to the heirs
male of his body, whose heir male the duke was, at his death
the duke held in fee tail, to him and the heirs male of his body,
the style, title, name and honour of earl of Somerset, and 20l.
a year of the issues of that county. |
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Et erat patens. |
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Membrane 39d. |
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Richard Wysbeche of Redyng co. Berkshire 'merchaunt,'
to Richard Ludlowe of the king's household esquire, Thomas
Couper of London 'draper' and William Perncot of Redyng
'draper,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and
chattels in Redyng and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 20
September, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
4 October. |
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Richard Qwyntyn citizen and 'fuller' of London, to John
Wylkes draper and Henry Lee 'fuller' citizens of London,
their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his
goods and chattels, and all debts to him due within the realm;
and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 4d.
Dated 30 September, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 October. |
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John Hardman citizen and grocer of London, to Thomas
Urswik 'gentilman,' Robert Wylde 'gentilman,' John Tate
and John Marchall citizens and mercers of London, their executors
and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and
suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm and without.
Dated 4 October, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 October. |
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John Mathewe otherwise Saunder citizen and barber of London,
to John Bolle merchant and John Baylebyn 'iremonger'
citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his
goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 6
October, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 October. |
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John Sypnam citizen and cutler of London, to John Pembyrton
clerk, John Myddelton citizen and alderman of London, Richard
Hethe 'brewer' and John Gyrston citizen and 'poyntmaker,'
both of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods
and chattels. Dated London, 8 October, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Sypnam, 8 October. |
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Thomas Bradschaw of London 'maryner,' to Richard Awbrey
'haberdassher' and Henry Badcok 'upholder' citizens of
London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of
all his goods and chattels within the realm or elsewhere; and
he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one girdle
adorned with silver. Dated 10 October, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 October. |
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John Chauntry otherwise Farlot of London 'capper,' to
Nicholas Chauntry of London 'capper,' his executors and assigns.
Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of
London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him
due. Dated 3 October, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 October. |
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William Dawson of St. John street co. Middlesex 'bocher,'
to John Chaterys the younger of St. John street 'bruer,' his
executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within
the realm or elsewhere on either side the sea. Dated 11 August,
35 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 October this year. |
Oct. 11.
Westminster. |
Thomas Fyndern of Carleton co. Cantebrigge knight, and
Edmund de la Mare late of Little Hereford co. Hereford esquire,
to the king. Recognisance for 500l., to be levied etc. in the
counties aforesaid. |
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Condition, that whereas for payment of 2,000 marks due to
Thomas Fyndern lieutenant of Guysnes Castle and the hired
soldiers thereof, by advice of the council the king by letters
patent of 8 August, 35 Henry VI, gave licence to Henry Yonge
of Guysnes in Picardy 'gentilman,' his deputies, factors or attorneys native or alien in the ports of London and Cicestre in
the king's name to ship and carry beyond the mountains 500
sacks of wool, all that wool shall be carried beyond the mountains,
and within one year after shipment letters testimonial under
seal of the city of Cumae shall be brought into chancery witnessing
that it has been taken thither. |
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John Hierd otherwise Essex citizen and 'marbeler' of
London, to Robert Waryn 'gentilman' and Thomas Stevenes
citizen and 'copersmyth' of London, their executors and assigns.
Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of
London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due.
Dated London, 13 October, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 October. |
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William Chadewell of London 'haberdassher,' to William
Hole of London skinner, John Bodnam and Henry Wakefeld
'gentilman' and to their assigns. Gift of all his goods and
chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 6
November, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 November. |
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Membrane 38d. |
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Henry Moylle, to John Glyn. Bond in 100 marks payable
on Easter day next. Dated 29 October, 36 Henry VI. |
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Condition, that before Easter he shall cause Thomas Lanhergy,
John Walter and any other his feoffees in a close in Bodmyn
without St. Leonard by 'Stokebryggelane' and two closes in
Penbugell, and others whatsoever who have by him or to his
use any right, title, claim or interest in the said closes, by writing
sufficient in law to bar them and their heirs to release the same
to John Glyn, his heirs and assigns, and deliver such release to
him. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 October. |
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John Clerk of Stratford atte Bowe co. Middlesex baker, to
Thomas Hulverwode citizen and grocer of London, John Ferrour
'ferrour' and Richard Robyns 'milner,' both of Stratford atte
Bowe, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and
chattels in Stratford atte Bowe and elsewhere within the realm.
Dated 30 October, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 October. |
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Agnes Neuby, to Isabel who was wife of Thomas Chedder
esquire, Leonard Tylly, John Speccote, William Littecote,
John Thorneman, John Harry of Polglase, Benedict Harry,
John Wymond, John Braban of 'Sayntmabyn' the elder,
John Braban the younger, John Martyn the elder, John Martyn
the younger, Stephen Paulyn, John Thommys, Robert Arthur,
Thomas Broun, John Longeford, Thomas Cupper, Roger
Vyandre, Walter Haywode, Roger Smyth, Thomas Phelypp,
William Fader and Walter Gale. General release of all actions
and appeals; and because her seal is to many unknown she
has procured the seal of Walter Rodeney knight to be hereto
attached. Declaration of Walter Rodeney. Witnesses: William Seward, Thomas Torney, Roger Payne, Thomas Gifford,
John Fitz, William Hayward, Thomas More, John Salford,
William Melyner. Dated Welles co. Somerset, Thursday in
Easter week, 35 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment at Welles, on Thursday
after Michaelmas this year, before Richard Chokke, by virtue of a
dedimus potestatem which is upon the chancery file for this year. |
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John Clerk citizen and 'cutteler' of London, to Dionysia
Pountfreyte of London widow, John Toller one of the clerks of
chancery, William Kenyngthorp one of the clerks of the exchequer, Thomas Wymark citizen and 'bruwer' and Robert
Walpole citizen and 'brewer,' both of London, their executors
and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels
in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him
due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of
one great cauldron. Dated 1 June, 35 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
9 November this year. |
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Robert Skaryes citizen and tailor of London, to Isabel Skaryes,
William Copley, William Hert, Simon Wirkesworth and Richard
Stevyns of London 'marbeler,' their executors and assigns.
Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels in London and
elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and he
has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one silver cup.
Witnesses: Richard Newlyn, Robert Sutton, John Travers,
Thomas George, William Capon, Walter Boys 'sadeler.' Dated
9 November, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in his dwelling house at the
parish of St. Dunstan in the West, London, 10 November, before
Richard Wetton clerk, one of the clerks of chancery, by virtue of
a dedimus potestatem which is upon the chancery file for this year. |
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Robert Pyke clerk, to Thomas archbishop of Canterbury,
Roger Byrkes 'gentilman' and Robert Berkby clerk, their
executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in
the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm.
Dated 9 November, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
12 November. |
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Richard Donyngton clerk and Richard Bampton citizen and
saddler of London, to Richard Fryston clerk and Hugh Wynkeley.
Bond in 10l. payable on the feast of the Purification next. Dated
10 September, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 November. |
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Robert Wode of London 'draper,' to Robert Colwych, George
Asshton and Thomas Middelmore 'gentilman,' their executors
and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm
or elsewhere on either side the sea. Dated 24 October, 36
Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 November. |
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John Maunche citizen and draper of London, to William Normanton clerk, Richard Chokke serjeant at law, John Mannyngham esquire and Thomas Cook citizen and draper of London, their
executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the
city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm and
over sea, with all debts to him due. Dated 12 November, 33
Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November this year. |
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Membrane 37d. |
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William Gogh citizen and tailor of London, to William Cotton
'gentilman' and Roger Tygo citizen and tailor of London, their
executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods
and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all
debts to him due within the realm. Dated 10 October, 36
Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 October. |
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Richard Archer late of Tonworth esquire, to Baldwin Porter,
son of Thomas Porter esquire, and to Anne his wife and the
heirs and assigns of the said Baldwin. Quitclaim of all the lands
in Estcote otherwise Erscote and Longedon co. Warrewyk which
were of Thomas Estcote, and acknowledgment that the said
Baldwin and Anne are thereof seised as of freehold. Dated
14 October, 36 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 October. |
Oct. 18.
Westminster. |
David Thomas of London 'bruer,' to Thomas Warham.
Recognisance for 11l., to be levied etc. in the city of London. |
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Condition, that he shall pay 55s. on the feast of the Purification
next, 55s. on Whitsunday following, 55s. on the feast of St. Peters
Chains following, and 55s. on the feast of Allhallows following. |
