Folio 41.
Custod' Joh'is Akers filii Joh'is Akers orph'i Civit'.
The same day came John Lane, junior, "irmonger," Stephen
Clampard, "blaksmyth," and Robert Wilkynson, "irmonger,"
and entered into bond in the sum of £23 16s. 6½d. for the
delivery into the Chamber of divers pieces of silver plate, to
the use of the above orphan on his coming of age.
Exon'acio Will'i Borlet de quadam recogn'.
13 May, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Hugh, son of
Richard Rook, late tailor, and acknowledged satisfaction for
the sum of £40, due to him as patrimony, for payment of
which William Boilet, John Stone, Thomas Burgeys, and
Richard West, tailors, stood bound. They are therefore now
quit.
Folio 41 b.
Custod' Will'i Boleyn filii Galfr'i Boleyn orph i Civit'.
5 April, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Hugh Joye, John
Marchall, Robert Bifeld, and John Alburgh, mercers, and
entered into bond in the sum of £236 for the delivery into
the Chamber of the sum of £200 and certain jewels valued
at £36, to the use of William, son of Geoffrey Boleyn,
late Alderman, on his arriving at the age of 25 years or
marrying.
Custod' Johanne filie Thome Elis orphane Civitatis.
7 May, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Robert Hardwyk,
draper, Richard Everley, mercer, Richard Massynger, goldsmith, and Roger Scrippe, barber, and entered into bond in the
sum of 100 marks for the payment into the Chamber of a like
sum, to the use of Johanna, daughter of Thomas Elys, late
draper, on her coming of age or marriage.
Folio 42.
Custod' Thome Boleyn filii Galfr'i Boleyn orph'i Civit'.
10 May, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came William Purches,
mercer, Thomas Bledlowe, John Warde, John Stokes, grocers,
and entered into bond in the sum of £236 for the delivery into
the Chamber of the sum of £200 and certain jewels of the value
of £36, to the use of Thomas, son of Geoffrey Boleyn, late
Alderman, on his arriving at the age of 25 years or marrying.
Custod' pueror' Will i Marowe orph' Civit'.
12 May, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Dame (fn. 1) Katherine
Marowe, widow, John Reynkyn, John Marchall, Thomas Riche,
mercers, and Philip Hardbeen, grocer, and entered into bond
in the sum of £1,860 for the delivery into the Chamber of
divers sums of money and jewels, to the use of William'
Thomas, Johanna, and Katherine, children of William Marowe,
late Alderman, the same being bequeathed to them by their
said father, and accruing to them by the decease of Agnes,
their sister. (fn. 2)
Folio 42 b.
Custod' Thome Eyre filii Thome Eyre orph' Civitat'.
13 May, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Thomas Vandernak,
William Rotheley, John Aleyn, and Richard Wright, goldsmiths, and entered into bond in the sum of £200 for the payment into the Chamber of a like sum, to the use of Thomas,
son of Thomas Eyre, late draper, on his coming of age, the
said money having been bequeathed to the said orphan by
Simon Eyre, his grandfather. (fn. 3)
Folio 43.
Custod pueror' Rad'i Kempe.
16 May, the same year, came Ralph Kempe, John Baker,
Henry Bumstede, and William Sewster (?), mercers, and
entered into bond in the sum of £100 for the payment into
the Chamber by the said Ralph of a like sum, to the use of
John, Robert, and Thomas, sons of the said Ralph Kempe, on
their coming of age, the said money having been bequeathed
to them by John Burton, their uncle.
Folio 43 4.
Ordinacio Pictorum.
9 June, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came good men of the
Mistery of Painters into the Court of the lord the King in the
Chamber of the Guildhall, before Ralph Verney, the Mayor,
William Hulyn, Richard Lee, Hugh Wyche, Thomas Cook,
Matthew Philip, Ralph Josselyn, William "Thaillour," Henry
Waver, Bartholomew James, John Stokdone, William Costantyne, William Edward, and Humphrey Hayford, Aldermen,
and prayed that certain ordinances might be approved. (fn. 4)
Folio 44.
Ordinacio de Chapemakers.
The same day came good men of the Mistery of Chapemakers before the said Mayor and Aldermen, and prayed (inter
alia) that they might elect yearly two Wardens of the Craft, to
be presented and sworn at the Guildhall, who should "make
trewe and dewe serche as ofte as nede requireth... of almaner
ware and chaffar belongyng to the saide Crafte and theym to
presente to the Chamberleyn for the tyme beyng, that is to saye
Chapes, (fn. 5) Cheynes of laton and iron that is made of wire, gratys
for gynger and for brede, Shoobokeles, Claspys for gownes, botes
and shone, anlettes (fn. 6) tailed and rounde, sovels, (fn. 7) almaner Candelstikkys made of plate, Spones of tynne, broches of tynne and
dripyngpannes of plate blak and white, And that almaner such
ware or Chaffar by theym at any tyme founde defectyf or
unlefully made be forfaite and the makers and sellers of such
ware soo founde defectyf to paye at every such tyme iijs. iiijd.
that oone halff therof to the Chamber of the Yeldehall of the
saide Citee and the other halff to the use of the co'ialte of the
saide Crafte".
Their petition granted.
Folio 44 b.
Exon'acio Thome Humfray de quadam recogn'.
3 July, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Roger, son of Roger
Holbeche, late tailor, and acknowledged satisfaction for his
patrimony, and granted acquittance to Robert Mildenale,
gentleman, and Thomas Humfray, tailor, his father's executors.
Custod' Marger' Gregory filie Joh'is Gregory orph' Civit'.
23 May, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Thomas Hillard,
John Hungerford, John Pake, junior, and John Becham, drapers,
and entered into bond in the sum of 100 marks for the payment into Court of a like sum, to the use of Margery, daughter
of John Gregory, late goldsmith, on her coming of age or
marrying. (fn. 8)
Folio 45.
L're patent' pro Rad'o Josselyn exsend' Alderman' Theutonic' apud le Strleyerde.
Letters patent appointing Ralph Josselyn, Knight and Alderman, to be Justice to determine pleas among the merchants of
Almaine, according to the law merchant. (fn. 9) Witness the King
at Westminster, 16 March, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1465-6].
Folio 45 b.
Custodia pueror' Joh'is Deverse.
27 June, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came William Philippe,
Robert Butler, goldsmiths, and John Savery, salter, and entered
into bond in the sum of £150 for the payment into the Chamber
of the sum of £50, to the use of Katherine, Alice, and Elizabeth
respectively, daughters of John Deverse, late goldsmith, on
their coming of age or marrying.
Custod' pueror' Will'i Blak man orph Civitat'.
22 July, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Katherine Blakman,
widow, Thomas Herward, draper, William Chamberleyn,
"Foundour," and Richard Chaloner, fishmonger, and entered
into bond in the sum of £52 2s. 11½d. for the delivery into the
Chamber of the sum of 20 marks and divers chattels (comprising a standing silver piece, parcel gilt, and cover with a flower
on the top called a "columbyne"), to the use respectively of
Thomas and Johanna, children of William Blakman, late tailor,
on their coming of age or marrying. (fn. 10)
Folio 46.
Custodia pueror' Joh'is Colet.
17 Aug., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Thomas Chaterley,
William Shore, William Redknappe, and Robert Gregory,
mercers, and entered into bond in the sum of £600
for the payment into the Chamber of the sum of
£100, to the use respectively of Robert, John, Geoffrey,
Alice, Agnes, and Johanna, children of John Colet, late
mercer. (fn. 11)
Folio 46 b.
Eieccio Vicecomitum.
The Feast of St Matthew [21 Sept.], 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466],
in the presence of Ralph Verney, the Mayor, John Norman,
William Hulyn, Richard Lee, Hugh Wiche, Matthew Philippe,
Thomas Ursewyk the Recorder, (fn. 12) William Taillour, Thomas
Oulegreve, George Irland, Robert Basset, John Tate, John
Stokton, William Hamptone, Humphrey Hayford, William
Edward, Bartholomew James, Henry Waver, and William
Costantyne, Aldermen, and very many Commoners, summoned
to the Guildhall for the election of Sheriffs—John Bromer was
elected one of the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex by the
Mayor, and Henry Brice, fuller, was elected the other Sheriff
by the Commonalty.
The same day, Robert Colwich, tailor, was elected Chamberlain; Peter Alfold and Peter Calcot were elected Wardens of
London Bridge; John Bromer and Robert Basset, Aldermen, Thomas Gay, junior, William Hariot, sherman, Simon
Smyth, grocer, and John Brampton, fishmonger, Commoners,
were elected Auditors of the accounts of the Chamber and of
the Wardens of London in arrear.
Afterwards, viz., on the eve of St Michael [29 Sept.], the
said Sheriffs were sworn at the Guildhall, and on the morrow
of the said Feast were presented and admitted before the
Barons of the Exchequer.
Habitantes Warde Castilbaynard h'eant unam batell' pro mundac etc.
29 Aug., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], ordinance by Ralph
Verney, the Mayor, and the Aldermen, that thenceforth the
inhabitants of the Ward of Castelbaynard shall have the toll
issuing from the boats of William Stephyns, capper, bringing
rushes for sale to Quenehithe, or of some other boat, towards
the cleansing of the common "lystoft" (fn. 13) of the Ward.
Judicium pro Cellarits.
3 Sept., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], precept by Ralph Verney,
the Mayor, and the Aldermen, to Henry Astell, fishmonger,
that he with all speed set up (erigere) his house, which diverges
towards the soil appertaining to the Mistery of Saddlers, and
prevents the Wardens of the said Mistery from building on it;
the said Wardens having promised to assist the said Henry
in putting the matter right, with a contribution of 40s.
Folio 47.
Ordinacio Carnific' pro eleccione Gardian'.
5 Sept., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], disputes having arisen
over the election of the Wardens of the Butchers, the Mayor
and Aldermen decree that thenceforth the election should be
made by those of the Livery only.
Concessio fact' Joh'i Lovegold pro mundaco'e cloac'.
27 March, 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], petition to the Mayor
and Aldermen by John Lovegold that he may have the business of clearing all privies within the City and liberties for a
term of 10 years, at 2s. 6d. per ton; the business having been
hitherto imperfectly performed by others at an exorbitant
charge. After due consideration it was agreed on the 3rd October next following that the petitioner should undertake the
work, taking no more than 2s. 2d. a ton.
Folio 47 b.
Exon'acio Ric'i Wasket ab assis' etc.
28 Oct., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], Richard Wasket, "foundour," discharged by Ralph Verney, the Mayor, and the
Aldermen, from serving on juries, &c., owing to increasing
old age.
Eleccio Maioris.
Monday the Feast of Translation of St Edward [13 Oct.],
6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], in the presence of Ralph Verney,
the Mayor, the Prior of Christchurch, John Norman, William
Hulyn, Richard Lee, Thomas Cook, Matthew Philippe, Ralph
Josselyn, Thomas Ursewyk the Recorder, William Taillour,
Thomas Oulegreve, John Lambard, George Irlande, Robert
Basset, John Stoktone, William Hamptone, John Tate, William
Edwarde, William Costantyne, Humphrey Hayford, Bartholomew James, John Bromer, Aldermen, Henry Brice, Sheriff,
and an immense Commonalty, summoned to the Guildhall for
the election of a Mayor for the year ensuing—John Yong was
elected.
Afterwards, viz., on the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude
[28 Oct.]; he was sworn at the Guildhall, and on the morrow
was presented, admitted, &c., before the Barons of the
Exchequer.
Concessio fact' Joh'i Morley.
13 Oct., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], grant by the Mayor and
Aldermen to John Morley, the Mayor's Sword bearer, of a house
over the entrance gate of the Guildhall, lately occupied by
Richard Power, (fn. 14) late the City's Swordbearer.
Judicium Pillorie.
William Barett, of the parish of St Sepulchre, "couper,"
who had been convicted of bribing jurors in order to obtain
favourable verdicts, condemned to be carried through the City
on a horse without saddle, and to stand on the pillory in Cornhill, with a paper on his head proclaiming his offence; and
further, to be discharged of all manner of "offices of worship"
in the City. [No date.]
Folio 47 b-48 b.
Proclamatio magna.
A general Proclamation of divers ordinances, so that strangers
coming to the City might not plead ignorance of them. They
chiefly provide for keeping clean the streets of the City and the
river Thames; they forbid forestalling and regulate the trade
of poulterers, fishmongers, &c.
Folio 48 b.
Custodia Elizabeth' filie Will'i Styfford orphane Civitatis.
29 Nov., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came John Brokford,
John Hungerford, John Beauchamp, drapers, and Richard
Messynger, goldsmith, and entered into bond in the sum of
£100 for the payment into the Chamber of a like sum, to the
use of Elizabeth, daughter of William Styfford, late scrivener,
on her coming of age or marriage.
Folio 49.
Custod' Elizabeth' filie Will'i Styfford orphane Civitatis.
2 Dec., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Thomas Risby,
"brasier," John Shugbourgh, William Burtone, and William
Holme, drapers, and entered into a similar bond for like
purpose.
Custodia pueror' Joh'is Snowdon.
28 Nov., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Thomas Gresham,
senior, Thomas Gresham, junior, hatters, John Bradsha, haberdasher, and Robert Lewgor, "wexchaundeler," before the
Mayor and Aldermen, and entered into bond in the sum of £24
for the payment into the Chamber of a like sum, to the use of
William, Richard, Alice, and Elizabeth, children of John
Snowdon, late tailor, when they come of age or marry.
Folio 49 b.
Custod' Will'i Gosse filii Thome Gosse orphani Civitat.
2 Aug., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came John Worshoppe,
Robert Valaunce, George Kneseworth, William Kendall,
drapers, and entered into bond in the sum of 40 marks for the
payment into the Chamber of a like sum, to the use of
William, son of Thomas Gosse, late mercer, on his coming of
age.
Folio 50.
Custod' Joh'is Crowtone filii Joh'is Crowtone orphani Civitatis.
12 Dec., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466], came Laurence Teste,
John Fabyan, Stephen Fabian, and Thomas Kippyng, drapers,
and entered into bond in the sum of 400 marks, 54 shillings, for
the payment into the Chamber on the Feast of All Souls
[2 Nov.], 1474, of a like sum, to the use of John, son of John
Crowtone, on account of patrimony and jewels bequeathed to
the said orphan.
Custod' pueror' Joh'is Ran dolff' orphan' Civitat'.
25 Jan., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466-7], came John Randolffe,
John Sturmyn, William Purches, and Walter Patsille, mercers,
and entered into bond in the sum of 80 marks for the payment
into the Chamber of a like sum, to the use of John, Anne,
Isabella, and Alice, orphans of the City [sic], and children of
the said John Randolffe (fn. 15) —the same having been bequeathed
to them by John Norlong, late mercer—when they come of
age or marry.
Folio 50 b.
Judicium Pillorie pro recepc'oe pecunie pro veredc'o.
25 Feb., 6 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466-7], ordinance by John
Yong, the Mayor, William Hulyn, Richard Lee, Thomas
Cook, Matthew Philippe, Ralph Josselyne, Thomas Ursewyk
the Recorder, William Taillour, Thomas Oulegreve, John
Lambart, George Irland, John Stokdone, William Costantyne,
John Tate, John Plomer, Henry Waver, William Edward,
Bartholomew James, and John Bromer, Aldermen, that William
Perchemyner, William Pake, and John Flete should be taken
on horseback, without saddle, and placed on the pillory in
Cornhill for taking money from Henry Astell, a fishmonger,
for the purpose of bribing a jury in a cause between the said
Henry and Johanna Cotton, widow, and that proclamation be
made in form prescribed.
Concessio fact' Joh'i West porte de Algate.
6 March, 7 Edward IV. [A.D. 1466-7], grant by the Mayor
and Aldermen to John West, the Mayor's Serjeant-at-mace,
to have the mansion over the gate of Algate on the same terms
as it was lately held by John Houghtone.