Close Rolls, Richard II: January 1383

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 2, 1381-1385. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1920.

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'Close Rolls, Richard II: January 1383', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 2, 1381-1385, (London, 1920) pp. 240-241. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol2/pp240-241 [accessed 23 April 2024]

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January 1383

Jan. 8.
Westminster.
To the steward and marshal of the household. Order by mainprise of Andrew Tetesworth, William Heynowe, John Girdeler and Hugh Molton of Middlesex to set free John Algor, imprisoned in the marshalsea prison at suit of John Shelford and Robert Coke averring threats.
William de Risceby to John de Risceby his son. Gift of a yearly rent of 10l., to be taken at Christmas of the manor of Broybiry and all the grantor's lands in Bedfordshire. Witnesses: Giles le Jovene, John Strete, William atte Castel. Dated Westeadyngdon, Thursday the eve of St. Bartholomew 43 Edward III.
William de Risceby of Bedefordshire to John Strete of Cadyngton. Declaration that in 44 Edward III he put his seal to a blank charter, and left it in the said John's keeping, trusting in his good faith to make Emma wife of the said William an estate for life of the manor of Broybiry and nought else, which charter the said William may not know or see whether it shall contain his will or no; and that any charter of the said manor hereafter found in any hand to other purpose shall be null and void. Dated Cayno, 14 November 6 Richard II. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings in the chancery at Westminster, 17 January.
Jan. 21.
Westminster.
John Salman citizen and 'salter' of London to Bartholomew Castre citizen and goldsmith of London. Recognisance for 142 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Jan. 22.
Westminster.
John Cordray clerk to Nicholas Bray and William Hankeford. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Wiltesir.
Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said John shall save the said Nicholas and William harmless in respect of a bond for 100l. by them made to Nicholas Hanley undermarshal of the marshalsea of the king's household.
Cancelled on payment.
Declaration of John de Seyntaubyn knight, son and heir of Thomas de Seyntaubyn knight, that a charter in fee simple of the manors of Comberalegh, Beaudeport and Streete, all his lands in Honyton, Hauellesheghes and Wolvyston co. Devensir, and of the manor of Alvyston co. Somerset, with rents, advowsons etc., made to Nicholas Kyrkham of Blakeden, John Hulle of Excestre, John Blake of Loddeford, Robert Waterman of Taunton, Richard Foldhay and John Carlyl, upon his going over sea in company of Edward de Cortenay earl of Devensir, and enrolled in the King's Bench in the third roll of charters and protections of Trinity term 4 Richard II, and a charter of quitclaim of the premises in Devensir made to the said Nicholas, John Hulle, John Blake and Richard, dated at Combe Ralegh, Monday the Nativity of Our Lady 6 Richard II, are upon condition that, after seisin had, the said feoffees shall thereof again enfeoff the grantor and Joan his wife, his heirs and assigns. Dated Combe Ralegh, Monday the feast of Our Lady 6 Richard II. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 January.
Jan. 29.
Westminster.
William de Humberstane the younger clerk to John Wecche. Recognisance for 80 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex.
Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said William pay 40 marks at London on Midsummer day next.
Cancelled on payment.