Close Rolls, Edward II: January 1318

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 2, 1313-1318. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1893.

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'Close Rolls, Edward II: January 1318', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 2, 1313-1318, (London, 1893) pp. 588-589. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol2/pp588-589 [accessed 16 April 2024]

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January 1318

Jan. 9.
Westminster.
John son of Peter de Totenham acknowledges that he owes to William le Fourbour, citizen of London, 6l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Middlesex.
Richard de Ispannia of Fynchyngfeld acknowledges that he owes to Thomas Rys, goldsmith, of London, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
John Malemeyns of Hoo acknowledges that he owes to Walter Neel and Hamo le Barber 39l. 19s. 0d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Peter de Eketon acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Shepen of Abyndon 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.
Roger Stacy of Thorleye acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Baldok, clerk, 4l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
A. bishop of Hereford puts in his place Roger de Walynton and William Body to prosecute and defend in chancery the matter of the detinue of certain lands of the bishop and his church of Hereford by Hugh Daudele, the elder, constable of Montgomery castle, and to do and receive what the court shall consider in this behalf.
Enrolment of release by Sayer de Watervill to Sir Robert de Watervill, knight, of his right in the manor of Asshele, co. Northampton, and in a messuage and adjoining gardens, dovecot, 10 virgates of land, 19 acres of meadow, ponds, commons, pastures, and all other appurtenances in Overtone Watervill, co. Huntingdon, which are of the Lovetoft fee, and in two messuages and two virgates of land in the same town, which are of the fee of the bishop of Lincoln. Witnesses: Sir Richard Waleys, Sir Robert de Arderne, knights; Master Richard de Clare, clerk; Henry Nasard; Elias de Thorp; John de Leycestre; Roger de Bristoll; Peter Patrik; Hugh le Botiller; William the clerk. Dated at London, Tuesday after the Epiphany, 11 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Sayer came into chancery at the House of the Conversi, London, on the said day, and acknowledged the above deed.
Jan. 14.
London.
William Fratre, citizen of London, acknowledges that he owes to William de Hillum, clerk, 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Philip la Zousche acknowledges that he owes to Elias de Hungerford 500l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Sussex and Northampton.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
John son of William le Chaumberleyn of La Rigge acknowledges that he owes to Ralph de Farleye 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Wilts.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Jan. 17.
Windsor.
John son of Adam de Aperdele acknowledges that he owes to John, bishop of Winchester, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Cancelled on payment.
Jan. 15.
Windsor.
To the podestà, captains (capitaneis), and abbot of the people, to the council and community (cõi) of the city of Genoa. Letter thanking them for creating the king's kinsman Sir Charles de Fliske their captain, and intimating that they may rely upon the king in any requests for the benefit of them and their city.
Jan. 15.
Windsor.
To the king's kinsman Charles de Fliske. The king rejoices that such honour has been done to him by his creation as captain of the city of Genoa, and intimates that he may confidently make requests to the king for matters touching his honour, as the king wishes that he may acquire greater honours.