Close Rolls, Edward III: August 1340

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 5, 1339-1341. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1901.

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'Close Rolls, Edward III: August 1340', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 5, 1339-1341, (London, 1901) pp. 494-495. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol5/pp494-495 [accessed 21 April 2024]

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August 1340

Aug. 1.
Berkhampstead.
William de la Pole, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Geoffrey Lescrop, knight, 1,233l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment acknowledged by Henry Lescrop, Geoffrey's brother and executor of his will.
John de Westbrok, parson of Orewell church, diocese of Ely, and Peter de Pirle acknowledge that they owe to Henry Wymond, citizen of London, 60l.; to be levied etc. in co. Cambridge.
Cancelled on payment.
July 13.
Kennington.
To John Paynel. Order, upon sight of these presents, to go to London to treat there with the chancellor and treasurer upon certain affairs touching the king and him. By the keeper and C.
Aug. 3.
Berkhampstead.
William de la Pole, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William Lescrop, knight, 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment; acknowledged by William de Stok, William's attorney.
Aug. 4.
Berkhampstead.
Brother Robert, abbot of Waverlee, acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to Michael Symonetty de Luca, 80l.; to be levied etc. in co. Surrey.
Cancelled on payment.
Richard son of Gilbert Talbot, knight, puts in his place William de Newenham, clerk, and Thomas de Newenham, clerk, to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 16l. 13s. 4d.; made to him in chancery by Robert de Bracy, knight.
Aug. 4.
Berkhampstead.
William de Castellacre, of co. Surrey, acknowledges that he owes to John Turk, citizen and fishmonger of London, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Aug. 6.
Berkhampstead.
John son of Ralph de Colby juxta Halton acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Useflete, parson of Norton church, 120l.; to be levied etc. in co. Lincoln.
Enrolment of indenture made between John son of Ralph de Colby juxta Halton and Sir Thomas de Useflete, parson of Norton church, testifying that whereas John is bound to Thomas in 120l. by the preceding recognisance, Thomas grants that if John pay him 42l. at the same terms, then the recognisance shall be null. Dated at London on 7 August, 14 Edward III.
Memorandum that Thomas came into chancery at London on the said day and acknowledged the preceding deed.