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538 |
April 6. Banbury. |
Thomas Wyngfield esquire of Debenham and John Rous of
Ragley co. Warwick 'gentilman,' to Richard Fryston. Bond in
100 marks, payable at the feast of the Ascension next or levied
etc. in Suffolk. |
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Condition, that if the said Thomas and John pay at that feast
all manner of fees belonging to a special livery granted to Elizabeth and Margaret Talbot, sisters and heirs of Thomas Talbot
late lord Lisle, the said recognisance shall be voided etc. |
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539 |
April 6. Banbury. |
Hugh Tapton clerk, to the king. Bond in 1000 marks, payable
at the Nativity of St. John Baptist next or levied etc. in Lincolnshire. |
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Condition, that if the said Hugh depart not from Lincoln, and
he ever ready to appear before his highness after fifteen days'
warning, this recognisance shall be avoided etc. |
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540 |
March 17. Newark. |
John Wysbeche abbot of Croylande and Thomas Gilbey of
Wyham co. Lincoln, to Robert Kirkeham keeper of the chancery
rolls and Richard Fryston. Bond in 15l. payable at Easter next
or levied etc. in Lincolnshire. |
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Vacated because cancelled on payment. (In margin.) |
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541 |
April 22. New Sarum. |
Thomas Martyn and John Mone esquires of Dorsetshire,
Thomas Bonham and William Twynyho esquires of Wiltshire,
to the king. Bond in 500 marks payable on the Ascension next,
or levied etc. in Wilts and elsewhere. |
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Vacated because cancelled by the king under his sign manual.
(In margin.) |
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542 |
April 22. New Sarum. |
John Twynyho esquire of Somerset, to the king. Bond in
1000 marks payable at the Ascension next, or levied etc. in
Somerset and elsewhere. |
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Condition, that if the said John shall wait on the earl of
Worcester, constable of England, and shall not depart without
license of the same, this recognisance shall be voided etc. |
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Vacated because cancelled as above. (In margin). |
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Membrane 6d. |
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543 |
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William Palmer esquire of Carleton, to Thomas Flore esquire,
Christopher Sherard, and Thomas Overton, their heirs and
assigns. Gift of three messuages called 'Pyes place' 'Carnels place'
and 'Stables place,' two cottages called 'Robert Drayton place'
and 'Wryghtsplace', with 'Smythyforge' and other messuages
called 'Sapcotes senior place, Pakemans and Sapcote junior,
Ferrours, Bamburgh and Orwyn places' with a barn (ormun)
and kiln, three cottages and a messuage called Lincolnis place in
Carleton co. Northampton, messuages called 'Millersplace,
Wellesplace, Martynplace, and Horsham' in Dyngeley, a
messuage in Assheley co. Northampton, to be held by the same
with all meadows, pastures, enclosures and gardens thereto
pertaining in perpetuity in capital demesne as of fee etc.
Witnesses: William Nevyle esquire, John Duraunt, Thomas
Coste, Richard Pykering of Assheley, Robert Page and Henry
Holcote of Carleton. Dated Carleton, 5 June, 10 Edward IV. |
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The same, to the same etc. Gift of the manor of Hyll in
Middelton in the parish of Cotyngham co. Northampton with
180 acres of land, 44 acres of meadow, 7s. of rent in Cotyngham,
Middelton and Carleton, a fourth part of the manor of Westhall
and the advowson of Carleton church, which he held by demise
and enfeoffment of John Browe, Simon Hareby esquires and
Thomas Barbour, together with Thomas Palmer and Robert
Palmer esquires and Thomas Malory since deceased, under date
of 18 November, 4 Edward IV, which the said Thomas and
Robert Palmer lately demised to the grantor: to be held by the
said Thomas Flore etc. in capital demesne as of fee in perpetuity.
Witnesses: William Nevyle etc. (as above). Dated Middelton,
5 June, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings,
10 July. |
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1469. |
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544 |
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John Mydlyng esquire, John Lyghtfoot, the elder and younger
of Great Dunmowe, to John Porteer, 'stokfysshmonger' of
London, John Porter the elder, John Freke of Dunmowe, Roger
Gerveys, 'gentilman' of Suffolk, and John Aleyn of High
Rothyng, their heirs and assigns. Demise with warranty of the
lands called 'Rothyngleye' and two crofts of land called
'Chufferyslond' in Dunmowe on either side of the king's highway
leading from the manor of Olyvys to High Rothyng which the
grantors held by enfeoffment of Roger prior of the conventual
church of St. Mary's Little Dunmowe, John Peke and Richard
Rede, to be held with hedges and ditches by the said John Porteer
etc. in capital demesne as of fee etc. Witnesses: William
Kynwolmerssh 'gentilman,' Henry Bollowe, William Freke,
John Loveday, John Spety, John Redy, Robert Glascok. Dated
Dunmowe, 21 June, 9 Edward IV. |
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545 |
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John Mydlyng esquire of Great Dunmowe, to John Porteer,
John Porter, John Aleyn, John Freke and Roger Gerveys, their
heirs and assigns. Demise and quitclaim in perpetuity of the
lands called 'Rothyngleys or Olyvysland' and two crofts called
'Chufferyslond' with a piece of meadow lying in the parish of
Dunmowe, situated as above at a rent of fourpence a year.
Witnesses: Henry Bollowe, John Fullere the elder, Thomas
Barbour, John Gyppe, John Cartere the younger. Dated
Dunmowe, 6 November, 9 Edward IV. |
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1470. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings,
before Walter Writhill esquire and Henry Bolowe at Great
Dunmowe, 3 May, 10 Edward IV, by virtue of a writ of dedimus
potestatem directed to them and enrolled in the chancery files. |
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546 |
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Thomas Dodde, citizen and skinner of London, to Roger Welles
gentleman, and Edward Hyde, tailor of London, their executors
and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, merchandise and
wares within the realm and overseas. Dated 1 February,
9 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 May, 10 Edward IV. |
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547 |
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Ralph Boteler knight, lord of Sudeley, to William Waynflete
bishop of Winchester etc. Demise of all lands, manors and
tenements late of John Falstolf knight, which the grantor held
jointly with the aforesaid bishop, to the use of the above John
in the counties of Surrey, Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk and in the
city of Norwich. Dated 12 June, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 July. |
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Membrane 5d. |
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548 |
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John Wortes, 'yoman' of St. Margaret's parish Southwark, to
John Anne esquire and Roger Barlowe, citizen of London, their
executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the
parish aforesaid and elsewhere within the realm, and of all debts
to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by
delivery of a bowl of silver covered and partly gilt. Dated
16 June, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 June. |
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549 |
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To Thomas cardinal archbishop of Canterbury etc. Order to
summon all bishops of the province, deacons and priors of the
cathedral churches, abbots and priors, exempt and not exempted,
archdeacons, chapters, convents and colleges of clergy in the
dioceses of the province, to appear before him in St. Paul's
church London, or elsewhere, to discuss and consider urgent
matters affecting the security and defence of the church of
England and the common weal. Dated 11 June, Westminster. |
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Like letter to G. archbishop of York. By K. |
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550 |
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Richard Claver, mercer of London, to Alice Claver 'silkwoman'
and widow of London, her executors and assigns. Gift of all his
goods and chattels, merchandise and wares within the realm and
overseas and of all debts to him due. Dated 1 June, 10 Edward
IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June. |
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551 |
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Maurice Walssh, citizen and brewer of London, to John Roger
chaplain, Roger Humfrey 'coriour' and Thomas Mongomery
'sherman,' each citizen of the same, their executors and assigns.
Gift of all his goods and chattels, merchandise and wares within
the realm and elsewhere. Dated 24 May, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 July. |
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552 |
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Walter Hungerford son of Robert lord Hungerford and Moleyns
son of Robert Hungerford kinsman of Margaret lady Hungerford
widow, daughter of Walter late lord Botreaux, to John Glyn, his
heirs and assigns. Demise and quitclaim with warranty of the
manor and lordship of Trefryse co. Cornwall and of a messuage
in Lutcote in St. Ive's parish in that county, which he held as of
fee. Witnesses: Alured Corneburgh, Thomas Tropenell esquires,
John Mervyn, Richard Whitlegh, Thomas Tregarthyn the elder.
Dated 5 June, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 July. |
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553 |
July 8. |
Ralph Shirley son of Ralph Shirley esquire, to Walter Blount,
lord Mountjoye. Release of all actions etc. up to the date of
these presents. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 July. |
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554 |
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Memorandum, that on 10 July, 10 Edward IV, a writ was
delivered to Christopher Hanyngton, as attorney of the sheriff of
Devon, to this effect. Whereas William Selman was ordered to
appear before the king in person in chancery without fail on a
certain day, to answer sundry charges which were made against
him; and although by the oath and testimony of Richard
Levermore in chancery, it was sworn that the writ was delivered
to him, he did not appear; order to the sheriff to attach the said
William Selman, if he be layman, wheresoever he may be in the
jurisdiction of the sheriff and bring him before the king to answer
both the aforesaid charges and the manifest contempt of court
in chancery in the octaves of Michaelmas next. Dated Westminster, 8 July, 10 Edward IV. |
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Membrane 4d. |
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555 |
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John Manne, citizen and butcher of London, to Ralph Josselyn
knight, John Harreyong 'coynour,' William Knyght butcher and
John Hale 'talughchaundeller,' each citizen of London, their
executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of
all debts to him due. Dated 2 March, 9 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 March, 10 Edward IV. |
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1469. |
|
556 |
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William Knyght, 'yoman' of the Soke of Winchester, to
William Porter, yeoman of the crown, Henry Wylde of London
and Robert Lounde, brewer of the same, their executors and
assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the soke aforesaid
and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 3 March, 9 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 March, 10 Edward IV. |
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1470. |
|
557 |
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Thomas Marrsh, citizen and sherman of London, to Thomas
Ursewyk, Recorder of the city of London, Humphrey Starkey
'gentilman' and John Parys 'peauterer' of the same, their
executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of
all debts to him due. Dated 22 March, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 March. |
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558 |
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Agnes Vyncent, widow of London, to Robert Derham 'gentilman' and Thomas Hopkyn grocer of London, their executors and
assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of London
and elsewhere within the realm and of all debts to him due.
Dated 25 April, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 April. |
|
559 |
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Geoffrey Gate knight, to Richard Davers, William Davers and
Thomas Bedell 'gentilmen,' their executors and assigns. Gift of
all his goods and chattels in the county of Essex and elsewhere
within the realm and overseas and of all debts to him due. Dated
6 April, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July. |
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560 |
July 6. Westminster. |
Memorandum of the delivery for execution of a writ dated 9 July,
10 Edward IV, to the subsheriff of Sussex, tested at Westminster,
directing the sheriff to attach John Herberd otherwise John
Fynche esquire, late of Iklesham co. Sussex, who on 2 December,
36 Henry VI, acknowledged before Geoffrey Feldyng, then mayor
of the staple of Calais for the admission of debtors, that he owed
Denise Fynche and Parnell (Petronilla) Fynche 140l. which he
should have paid on a certain day now past, but has not yet done
so: whereupon an order was given to Nicholas Gaynesford late
sheriff of Sussex, to arrest the body of the said John, if he be
layman and to hold him in prison until the said Denise and
Parnell were satisfied: and by the oath of good and lawful men,
to value his lands and chattels within the bailiewick, informing
the king of the manner of the execution of his commands: and
the said sheriff commanded William Eltonhede bailiff of the
liberty of William lord Hastynges as of his rape of Hastyngs, who
has full return of all writs and their execution in the aforesaid
liberty; who reported that John Herberd could not be found
within his bailiewick, but that he was seised of the manors of
Netherfeld, Iklesham and Marle within the rape aforesaid in
demesne as of fee, valued at 25l. and held no other lands which
might be valued or taken into the king's hands. Order therefore
to grant seisin of the said manors to Parnell who has survived
her sister Denise, if she so wish, to hold to her or her assigns in
free tenancy until the above debt be satisfied, and to arrest John
Herberd and hold him in prison; and William Eltonhede replied
that on 8 June, 10 Edward IV, he had delivered the manors to
the said Parnell, but that John Herberd could not be found
within the liberty of Hastynges: which answer the sheriff passed
to the king. Dated Westminster, 6 July. |
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Membrane 3d. |
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561 |
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John Pole the elder esquire of Hertyngton co. Derby, to the
king, his heirs and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his manors,
lands and tenements and services in the counties of Derby,
Stafford and Chester. Witnesses: John Gresley, Thomas
Stathum knights, William Blount, John Cursonne esquires.
Dated 19 April, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 April. |
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562 |
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William Drayton brother and heir of Robert, son and heir of
Laurence Drayton formerly beltmaker of London, to Thomas
Batter draper of the same, Humphrey Starkey and Thomas
Roger 'gentilmen,' and William Reynold of London, their heirs
and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his lands and tenements,
rents and services situate in the parishes of St. Andrew by
Estchepe, S. Margaret in Lothebury, St. Laurence in the Old
Jewry and elsewhere in the city and suburbs of London, formerly
of the inheritance of the said Laurence: to be held by the said
Thomas Batter etc. in capital demesne as of fee. In testimony
whereof Richard Lee, then mayor of London, Richard Gardyner
and Robert Drope sheriffs and Thomas Yonge alderman of
Billyngesgate have put their seals. Witnesses: Michael Harrys,
Richard Rawlyns, William Alhede, John Parys, Henry Nevyll.
Dated 17 May, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 May. |
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563 |
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John Hulcot, John Forster esquires and Robert Isham clerk, to
John Edy esquire of Stonystratford co. Buckingham, Richard
Isham 'gentilman' of London, and Thomas Roche yeoman, their
heirs and assigns. Demise of all those lands, rents and services
in the towns and parishes of Bradden, Hulcot, Eston and
Thyrninge co. Northampton, which they held by gift and enfeoffment of John Grove and John Aleyne 'gentilmen.' Dated
2 June, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 September. |
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564 |
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John Hamond, citizen and 'fleccher' of London, to Robert
Corff of London, Thomas Ingram 'gentilman' and John Birstall
tailor 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. Dated 16 September, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 September. |
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1469. |
|
565 |
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William Andrewe, citizen and salter of London, to Robert
Basset alderman and William Horne, each salter of the same,
Ralph Gray 'gentilman,' Philip Hardbene grocer, Richard
Muston draper and Thomas Berne salter, citizens of London,
their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels
within the realm: and he has put them in possession thereof by
delivery of sixpence. Dated 8 October, 9 Edward IV. |
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1470. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 September. |
|
566 |
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Roger Ree esquire, to Gilbert Sharpe prior of the hospital of
St. Mary Elsyng London, Thomas Ostrich 'haberdassher,' John
Crofton 'gentilman,' John Parker writer of court hand, Robert
Leche 'gentilman,' Thomas Veysy 'stacyoner,' each of London,
and Thomas Standrop yoman of Wodeham Ferrers co. Essex,
their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in
the city of London and elsewhere within the realm and of all
debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by
delivery of a silver bowl with cover. Dated 20 September,
10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 September. |
|
567 |
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John Grene husbondman of Nanby co. Lincoln, to William
Grene his son, Henry Spencer of Assheby co. Lincoln, William
Love 'cofferer' of London, and William Bayne of Dygby co.
Lincoln, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and
chattels and of all debts to him due. Dated 26 June, 10 Edward
IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 October. |
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Membrane 2d. |
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568 |
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Thomas Stampe, citizen and pynner of London, to Thomas
Cawger 'gentilman,' William Wake and John Lok 'wexchandelers' of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all
his goods and chattels and of all his debts to him due. Dated
30 October, 1470. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 October, 10 Edward IV. |
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1469. |
|
569 |
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John Lok, citizen and 'wexchaundeler' of London, to William
Wake 'wexchaundeler' and John Frankeleyn 'bruer,' each
citizen of the same, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his
goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere within
the realm and of all debts to him due: and he has put them in
possession thereof by delivery of four pence. Dated 21 December,
4 Edward IV. |
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1470. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 October, this year. |
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570 |
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Peter Syvyle, citizen and tailor of London, to John Middelton
mercer, John Whyte 'vintner' and Richard Sawnderson tailor,
citizens of the same, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his
goods and chattels and of all debts to him due. Dated 9 October,
1470. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 October, 10 Edward IV. |
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571 |
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William Hyde esquire of Steple Moredon co. Cambridge, to
John Nevyle earl of Northumberland, William Notyngham and
William Taillour alderman and grocer of London, their executors
and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in Steple Moredon
aforesaid, and elsewhere within the realm and of all debts to him
due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of
2d. Dated 1 September, 10 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 October. |
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Membrane 1d. |
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572 |
Sept. 11. |
Thomas Wyngfeld esquire of Suthwerk co. Surrey, to the king.
Bond in 1000l. of legal money, payable on 12 September next. |
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Condition, that if the aforesaid Thomas keep the king's peace
towards Gilbert Debenham knight, of Wenham co. Suffolk and
towards his servants and do them no bodily harm either by act
or abetting, this recognisance shall be avoided etc. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 September. |
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49 HENRY VI. |
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[No. 312.] |
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1470. |
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Membrane 20. |
|
573 |
Oct. 1. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Oxford. Order to elect as many coroners as
are wont in that county, and having taken of them an oath to
inform the king to that effect. Foed. XI, p. 661. |
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Like orders to the sheriffs of the following counties: Somerset,
Wilts, Worcester, Essex, Kent, Cambridge and Huntingdon,
Northumberland, Cumberland, Northampton, Westmoreland,
York, Dorset, Middlesex, Gloucester, Hereford, Salop, Warwick
and Leicester, Stafford, Rutland, Lincoln, Nottingham and Derby,
Surrey, Sussex, Devon, Cornwall, Berks, Bedford, Southampton,
Hertford, Buckingham, Norfolk and Suffolk. |
Oct. 9. |
To the sheriff of Southampton. Order to elect as many
verderers as are requisite for the forests of South Bere, the New
Forest and Bukholt: and having taken of them an oath etc.
(as above). |
Nov. 29. |
To the sheriff of Wilts. Like order, with regard to the forests
of Savernak, Claryngdon, Groveley and Mylchet. |
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To the sheriff of Southampton. Like order, with regard to
West Bere and Chute forests. |
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To the sheriff of Oxford. Like order, with regard to Shottore
and Stowode forests. |
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To the sheriff of Buckingham. Like order, with regard to
Bernewode forest. |
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To the sheriff of Somerset. Like order, with regard to Selwode
forest. |
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To the sheriff of Essex. Like order, with regard to Waltham
forest. |
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To the sheriff of Southampton. Like order, with regard to
Wolmere and Alisholt forests. |
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To the sheriff of Wilts. Like order, with regard to Chute forest. |
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To the sheriff of Northampton. Like order, with regard to
Rokingham and Whetilwode forests. |
Nov. 28. |
To the sheriff of Somerset. Like order, with regard to the
forests and hays of Petherton. |
Dec. 8. |
To the sheriff of Northampton. Like order, with regard to
Sauscey forest. |
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To the sheriff of Gloucester. Like order, with regard to the
forest of Dene. Foed. XI, p. 662. |
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1471. |
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Membrane 19. |
Feb. 14. |
Order to the sheriff of Warwick for election of a coroner in
place of Roger Palmer who is insufficiently gratified. |
March 10. |
Order to the sheriff of Oxford to elect as many coroners as are
requisite who etc. (as above). |