Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward IV: Volume 2, 1468-1476. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1953.
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'Close Rolls, Edward IV: 1471-1472', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward IV: Volume 2, 1468-1476, (London, 1953) pp. 222-234. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw4/vol2/pp222-234 [accessed 16 April 2024]
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| 824 | |||||||||
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| Dec. 18. | John fitz Jamys esquire of Redleth co. Somerset and Nicholas Bluet gentleman of Gryndinham co. Somerset, to the king. Bond in 100 marks payable at Easter or levied etc. in Somerset. | ||||||||
| The same, to the same (as above). The like bond (mutatis mutandis) payable at the feast of St. John Baptist etc. | |||||||||
| Cancelled because the king was satisfied at Easter (in margin). | |||||||||
| 825 | |||||||||
| Henry Sawndyrton, citizen and 'iremonger' of London, to John Robbes 'gentilman' and John Lawe 'yeoman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of all debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated 1 August, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 December. | |||||||||
| Membrane 5d. | |||||||||
| 826 | |||||||||
| Thomas Plane, citizen and grocer of London, to master Henry Sharpe clerk, John Mathewe 'lynnendraper,' John Britte 'fullour,' John Freman grocer, each citizen of London and William Rose merchant of the staple of Calais, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of all debts to him due. Dated 16 June, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 November. | |||||||||
| 827 | |||||||||
| William Pecche knight, to Thomas Ursewyk knight, John Parys 'peautrer' and Agnes his wife, John Forster, Thomas Luyt, John Stanesby 'stokfisshmonger,' Thomas Tetisworth, Henry Wodecok and William Sandes grocer, their heirs and assigns. Demise and quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Aschewys with twentyfive messuages, five tofts, 30 gardens, 40 acres of land and 12 acres of meadow in Stebenhithe and the parish of St. Mary Matfelon without Algate, which the aforesaid Thomas Ursewyk etc. recovered against him by writ de recto in the king's court at Michaelmas, 11 Edward IV. Dated 11 November, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 November. | |||||||||
| 828 | |||||||||
| Thomas Mann, citizen and girdler (zonarius) of London, to William Tang girdler and Philip Burton, stacioner of the same, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, merchandise and wares in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of a mazer (murra) adorned with silver and gilt. Dated 26 November, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 November. | |||||||||
| 829 | |||||||||
| Dec. 10. | Walter Moyle knight, justice of the Common Bench, to the king. Demise and quitclaim of all actions, real and personal etc. up to the date of these presents. | ||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 December. | |||||||||
| 830 | |||||||||
| To the abbot and convent of Muchelney. Order to afford John Morecote clerk, an annual pension in that house, which by reason of the recent creation of the abbot they are bound to supply, until by them he be provided with another benefice: and writing again by the bearer what he is to take and what they will do in the matter. Dated 18 July, 11 Edward IV. By p.s. | |||||||||
| 831 | |||||||||
| To the abbot and convent of Byndon. Order to afford Robert Bukstede yeoman of the king's chamber, such sustenance as John Goodman since deceased formerly received in their house: and writing again by bearer under the convent seal making mention of what he shall take and what they will do in this matter. Dated 16 November, 11 Edward IV. By p.s. | |||||||||
| 832 | |||||||||
| William Englonde, citizen and 'bladsmyth' of London, to John Hayward 'gentilman,' his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm: and he has put him in possession thereof by delivery of a gold ring. Dated 18 December, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 December. | |||||||||
| 833 | |||||||||
| Dec. 12. | John Gyfford esquire of Ichelle co. Southampton, to Robert bishop of Bath and Wells. Bond in 100 marks, payable at Christmas next or levied etc. in Southampton. | ||||||||
| Condition, that if the said John Gyfford behave himself well and without prejudice or scathe to the bishop's tenants or servants and cause naught to be attempted against the bishop's parks without his license, nor chase his beasts therein, this recognisance shall be voided. | |||||||||
| 834 | |||||||||
| Nov. 24. | Robert Reynold, to the king. Bond in 100 marks, payable at Christmas next, or levied etc. in Norfolk. | ||||||||
| Condition, that if the said Robert without delay go to Lynne and personally appear before the mayor and burgesses of the same and William Fyncheham 'gentilman' in the Motehall there, to whom he had delivered certain counterfeit letters made in the name of the lord chancellor, directed to the said mayor, Fyncheham and others, and favourable to the said Robert in a certain matter that he had moved before the said lords, and there in the Motehall if he openly acknowledge and disclose his falseness and deceit in forging the said letters to the mayor's delusion, asking forgiveness in the presence of all people, that then this present recognisance shall be void or else remain in full strength and effect. English. | |||||||||
| 835 | |||||||||
| Dec. 24. | William Berkeley esquire, late of Stoke Gyfford co. Gloucester, to Eleanor, late wife of Sir Maurice Berkeley. Bond in 50l. payable at All Saints next or levied etc. in Gloucester. | ||||||||
| Condition, that if the said William pay the said Eleanor 30l. at the feast of All Saints next, this recognisance shall be voided etc. | |||||||||
| Membrane 4d. | |||||||||
| 836 | |||||||||
| William Roper alias atte Hethe, citizen and 'wexchaundeler' of London, to William Lettres, writer of court hand in the same, and John Lask, 'lynneman' of Lymehoost co. Middlesex, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, merchandise and wares in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm or overseas: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 4d. Dated 14 December, 1471. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 December. | |||||||||
| 837 | |||||||||
| William Wyghterynge, citizen and mercer of London, to John Stanney 'gentilman' of Cicestre co. Sussex, and Stephen Hyncham girdler 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: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of a silver spoon. Dated 23 December, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 December. | |||||||||
| 838 | |||||||||
| William Chambyr, citizen and brewer of London, to Richard Estey, barber of the same, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the parish of St. Giles without Crepulgate, the city of London and elsewhere within the realm, and of all debts to him due: and he has put him in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated 28 December, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 December. | |||||||||
| 839 | |||||||||
| Thomas Pakeman, citizen and cutler of London, to William Bolley 'haberdassher' and William Wade 'scrivener,' citizens 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. Dated 4 January, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 January. | |||||||||
| 840 | |||||||||
| John Plane, citizen and carpenter of London, to Thomas Steerne 'curreor' of the same, his 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 him in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons, price or value 16s. Dated 15 January, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 January. | |||||||||
| 1471. | |||||||||
| 841 | |||||||||
| William Dodge of Croydon, to William Carter carpenter of London, Richard Pikman and Thomas Ynkpenne of Croydon, their heirs and assigns. Demise and quitclaim with warranty of two messuages, three gardens and toft adjacent, between properties of Thomas Ynkpenne, John Elmebridge, Thomas Herynge, Adam Storme to the east of the king's highway, which lands the said William Carter, Richard and Thomas, as clearly shown by a charter, held by demise and enfeoffment of Thomas Warham and Reynold Shirley of Croydon. Dated 16 September, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| 1472. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 January. | |||||||||
| 842 | |||||||||
| Thomas Bellers 'gentilman,' late of Brouneswover co. Warwick, to Richard Boughton, his heirs and assigns. Demise and quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Brouneswover, with all lands and tenements, meadows, pastures, rents and services therein. Dated 26 February, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 February. | |||||||||
| 1471. | |||||||||
| Membrane 3d. | |||||||||
| 843 | |||||||||
| Nov. 26. | Philip Mede and William Spenser 'marchaunts,' John Cogan mercer and Robert Straynge 'marchaunt,' each of Bristol, to the king. Bond in 100l. payable at the Purification next or levied of their goods etc. in Bristol. | ||||||||
| John Steyner 'steyner' and William Hynde 'whitetawer,' each of Bristol, to the king. Bond in 40l. payable as above. | |||||||||
| Condition, that if the above-bound appear personally before the king and council on the fourth day after Hilary next, these recognisances shall be avoided etc. | |||||||||
| 844 | |||||||||
| Nov. 25. | Henry prior of St. Mary Overay, Southwark, to Thomas Harvy canon. Bond in 100l., payable at Easter next, or levied etc. in Surrey. | ||||||||
| Condition, that if the said prior obey the award of master John Pemberton and Henry Sharpe, clerk of the chancery, in all matters and suits at issue between him and the said Thomas Harvy and carry out their award, if delivered before the Purification next, this recognisance shall be avoided etc. | |||||||||
| Thomas Harvy, to Henry prior of St. Mary etc. Like recognisance and condition. | |||||||||
| 845 | |||||||||
| Dec. 5. | John Bonvyle esquire, to John Wyngfelde, Robert Wyngfelde and William Brandon, knights. Bond in 100 marks, payable at the Purification next etc. | ||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 13 December. | |||||||||
| 846 | |||||||||
| John Wyngfelde, Robert Wyngfelde, William Brandon, knights, and John Bonvyle esquire of Shute co. Devon, to William lord Hastynges and Thomas Vaughan esquire. Bond in 200 marks, payable to the aforesaid or their executors on the morrow of All Saints, 1474, in the chapel of St. Stephens Westminster. | |||||||||
| The same, to the same. Like recognisance: substituting 1475 for 1474. | |||||||||
| 847 | |||||||||
| April 22. | John Williamson, to John Aleyne doctor of laws, Robert Arneway mercer and John Toller 'gentilman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels etc. Dated 22 April, 11 Edward IV. | ||||||||
| 1472. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 January this year. | |||||||||
| 848 | |||||||||
| March 3. | William Tournay prior of the hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England, Philip Lowes esquire, John Fermour and Richard Passemer, gentlemen of London, and Richard Sheldon of Hill co. Bedford, to Thomas Vaughan esquire and Gerard Canizani merchant of Florence. Bond in 100l., payable at the Annunciation, 1473. | ||||||||
| The same, to the same; payable at the Nativity of St. John Baptist, 1473. | |||||||||
| The same, to the same, payable at Christmas, 1473. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 3 March. | |||||||||
| 849 | |||||||||
| March 3. | Robert Constable, William Evers, John Pykering knights, Robert Thomlynson clerk and Ralph Hotham esquire, to Thomas Vaughan chamberlain of Edward prince of Wales. Bond in 500 marks, payable at Easter next or levied etc. in Yorkshire. | ||||||||
| Condition, that if the aforesaid Robert, William, John etc. pay to Thomas Vaughan 250 marks on the morrow of St. Mark's next and 200 marks at Michaelmas, this recognisance shall be voided etc. | |||||||||
| The same, to the same. Bond in 200l., payable at Easter next. | |||||||||
| Condition, for the payment of 100l. on the morrow of St. Mark's and 100l. at Michaelmas. | |||||||||
| 1471. | |||||||||
| 850 | |||||||||
| Nov. 22. | Thomas Saunders yeoman of Westminster, to Maculine Cosyne clerk. Bond in 100s., payable (date omitted) or levied in Middlesex etc. | ||||||||
| 851 | |||||||||
| Dec. 12. | Robert Fitzjames the younger and Nicholas Bluet, to the king. Bond in 200 marks, payable at Easter and the Nativity of St. John Baptist or levied etc. in Somerset. | ||||||||
| In margin. Vacated because 100 marks were paid at Easter. | |||||||||
| 852 | |||||||||
| To Thomas cardinal archbishop of Canterbury, the king's kinsman. Order, for urgent business touching the security of the church of England, to summon all bishops, deans and priors of the cathedral churches, abbots and priors and others, exempt or not exempt, and the archdeacons, chapters and colleges of the province, to appear at the church of St. Paul's, London, or elsewhere to confer about the premises. Dated Westminster, 4 December. By K. | |||||||||
| Like writ under the same date, to George archbishop of York, touching a convocation to be held at the church of St. Peter's, York. By K. | |||||||||
| 853 | |||||||||
| Oct. 9. | Edmund Bartelat, citizen and mercer of London, to William Curteys. Bond in 30l., payable on 9 November next etc. | ||||||||
| The same, to the same. Bond in 30l., payable at the Nativity of St. John Baptist next etc. | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 16 October. | |||||||||
| Membrane 2d. | |||||||||
| 854 | |||||||||
| Margery Chichele widow, to Thomas Wyndesore, 'gentilman' of Stanwell co. Middlesex, lady Alice Wyche widow, William Yorke the elder and John Andrewe esquires, master Robert Greteham clerk and Thomas Allerton, their heirs and assigns. Demise and quitclaim with warranty of all her rights etc. in ten messuages, a mill, 88 acres of land, 28 acres of meadow, 14 acres of pasture, 8 acres of wood and of 2s. rent in Stanwell, and in all her lands and tenements therein. Dated 18 February, 11 Edward IV. | |||||||||
| Robert Chichele, to Thomas Wyndesore, Alice Wyche, William Yorke, John Andrewe, Robert Greteham and Thomas Allerton, their heirs and assigns. Demise and quitclaim with warranty of all the above premises in Stanwell. Dated (as above). | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 18 February. | |||||||||
| 855 | |||||||||
| Feb. 10. | John Samuell, to Emma Goldwell, Joan Goldwell and Elizabeth Goldwell, daughters of John Goldwell, citizen and mercer of London. Bond in 100l., payable at Easter next, or levied etc. in Oxfordshire. | ||||||||
| (fn. 1) Condition, that if the said John Samuell appear in person before the kind in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next, and he and Edmund Rede knight and all others holding title or interest in two messuages, 15 acres of land, 5 acres of meadows and 4 acres of wood in Bodicote co. Oxford, formerly of William White, specified in a petition in chancery by writ of sub pena brought by the aforesaid Emma, Joan and Elizabeth against John Samuell and which Sir Edmund Rede recovered from him, pending before the justices of the Bench, by writ of ingress in disseisin, and if John make in the next fortnight a good and sufficient estate of the said lands to Emma, Joan and Elizabeth, their heirs and assigns: and if the said John and Edmund at that time shall demise and release to Thomas Goldwell, fishmonger of London, all actions that they may have against him in a certain assize of tenure, before Richard Chokke and Thomas Bryan, justices of assize in Oxfordshire, for damages and expenses to be recovered from him, then this recognisance shall be voided etc. | |||||||||
| 1471. | |||||||||
| 856 | |||||||||
| To the abbot and convent of St. Benedict of Hulme. Order to afford Robert Williamson the king's orator a certain annual pension, which by reason of the recent creation of the abbot, they are bound to supply, until he be by them provided with a suitable benefice: writing again by bearer under the seal of the abbey what they will do in this matter. Dated 6 December. | |||||||||
| By K. | |||||||||
| 857 | |||||||||
| Indenture between Thomas prior of the monastery of Holy Trinity, Lenton, and the convent thereof on the one part, and Richard Pygot serjeant at law, Ralph Snaythe yeoman of the crown, John Ireby and Thomas Hylton vicar of Baseforth church on the other. Witnesseth that the aforesaid prior and convent granted and demised at farm with warranty to Richard Pygot etc. the manse of the rectory of Russhenden co. Northampton with all lands and tenements, houses, gardens, meadows, pastures and rents of the aforesaid priory in Russhenden, and all tithes of sheaths, rabbits and hay therein, to be held by the said Richard Pygot etc. and their assigns from the date of this deed to the end of forty years, without lett or impediment of the prior or his successors or payment to them; and the aforesaid Richard, Ralph, John and Thomas will sufficiently repair and maintain the said land, houses etc. within this term, and restore them at the end in good condition, provided always, that if the said Thomas die within the term, this indenture shall be voided. Whereto the parties have exchanged their seals. Dated 31 March, 1471, 11 Edward IV (sic). | |||||||||
| Memorandum of acknowledgment before John Nedeham knight, at Lenton co. Nottingham within the monastery aforesaid on Thursday after the feast of St. Matthew the Apostle, by virtue of a writ dedimus potestatem enrolled in the chancery files. | |||||||||
| Membrane 1d. | |||||||||
| 858 | |||||||||
| Memorandum that on 3 July, 11 Edward IV, at Westminster in the chamber of parliament, Thomas cardinal archbishop of Canterbury and other lords spiritual and temporal and knights whose names are underwritten, made recognisance and gave their oaths to Edward eldest son of King Edward, prince of Wales, duke of Cornwall and earl of Chester, in form following, and in corroboration of their promise, signed their names with their own hand. "I Thomas, cardinal archbishop of Canterbury, knowledge, take and repute you Edward prince of Wales etc. first begotten son of our sovereign lord King Edward, etc. to be very and undoubted heir to our said lord as to the crowns and realms of England and France and lordship of Ireland, and promise and swear that in case hereafter it happen you by God's disposition to overlive our sovereign lord; I shall then take and accept you for the very true and rightwise king of England etc. and faith and truth shall to you bear: and in all things truly and faithfully behave me towards you and your heirs as a true and faithful subject oweth to behave him to his sovereign lord etc.: So help me God and halidom and this holy Evangeliste." English. | |||||||||
| T. Cardinall Cantuar; G. Eboracensis; T. London episcopus Laur Dunelmensis; W. Wynton; R. Sarisburiensis; Willelmus Gray Eliensis; T. Roffensis; R. Bathoniensis; E. Karliolensis. | |||||||||
| G. Clarence; R. Gloucestre; Norff; H. Bukynghame; J. Suffolk. | |||||||||
| Arundell; H. Essex; E. Kent; Rivieres; J. Wiltshire; W. Tournay prior hospitalis Sancti Johannis; E. Arundell Mautravers; A. Grey; J. Duddeley; J. Audeley; Dacre; Edwardus Bergevenny; J. Straunge; J. Scrop; W. Ferrers; Berners; Hastynges; Mountejoye; Dynham; Howard; Duras. | |||||||||
| J. Fenys; R. Beauchamp; Pro. Roberto Fenys; Bourgchier; T. Bourchier; W. Par; J. Pylkyngton; W. Brandon; Willelmus Courtenay; Thomas Molyneux; Rauff Assheton. | |||||||||
| 12 EDWARD IV. | |||||||||
| [No. 324.] | |||||||||
| 1472. | |||||||||
| Membrane 32. (fn. 2) | |||||||||
| 859 | |||||||||
| May 26. Westminster. |
To the escheator in York. Order to give Thomas, son and heir of John Salvan, deceased, seisin of his father's lands; since he has proved his age before the escheator, and for a mark paid in the hanaper, the king has respited his homage till Easter next. | ||||||||
| To the escheator in Lincoln. Like order, mutatis mutandis. | |||||||||
| Membrane 31. | |||||||||
| 860 | |||||||||
| May 10. Westminster. |
To the bailiffs, receivers or other the occupiers of the farm of the city of Winchester for the time being. Order to pay Peter Curteys the king's servant the sum of 8d. a day for his life, and the arrears since Easter last; as on that date by letters patent the king conferred on him the office of keeper of the king's beds and cloths within the palace of Westminster, to be held by himself or deputy, at the abovementioned wages for him and a groom: and the same were paid at Easter, 13 Richard II, to John Heyer, keeper of the beds out of the farm of the city of Winchester, as is evidenced by the skin of the receipt of the Exchequer at that time. Et erat patens. | ||||||||
| Membrane 30. | |||||||||
| 861 | |||||||||
| June 13. Westminster. |
To the escheator in Northampton. Order to assign dower to Maud, late wife of Thomas son of Thomas Grene in the presence of Thomas, her son: as for a fine paid in the hanaper the king has pardoned her trespass in marrying Richard Midelton esquire without his license. | ||||||||
| Membrane 28. (fn. 3) | |||||||||
| 1471. | |||||||||
| 862 | |||||||||
| April 18. Westminster. |
To the keeper of the mint and change within the Tower of London. Order to pay out of the receipts of the same, to the king's servants Hugh Brice and John Sandes, the sum of 9d. a day for their lives and the arrears since March 24 last: as on that date the king conferred on them the office of clerk of the mint and change within the Tower, to be held by them or deputy in as full and ample a manner, with such fees and emoluments as were shown in the account of Thomas Hervy keeper of the change in 51 Edward III, evidenced by certificate of the treasurer and barons of the exchequer in chancery. | ||||||||
| Membrane 18. (fn. 4) | |||||||||
| 863 | |||||||||
| June 12. Westminster. |
To the escheator in Devon. Order to make survey and division of certain undermentioned lands in that county, which by reason of the minority of Thomas son of David Flemmyng had been taken into the king's hands and confirmed by charter to Edward the king's son as duke of Cornwall, between Anne daughter of John Flemmyng, (half) brother of the said David, the wife of Walter Delune, and Patrick Bellewe, son of Anne, another daughter of John son of Christopher Flemmyng: as it is found by inquisition that John Herman rector of Bratton and William Dellynge rector of Hyghebray were seised in demesne as of fee of the manors of Bratton, Crydeho, Alfardescote and Hauntebray otherwise Hyghbray, the advowsons of the churches of Bratton, Alfardescote and Hauntebray, a messuage and 100 acres of land in Esse Rogus and an annual rent of 10l. 2s. arising out of 40 messuages and 10 acres of land in Southmolton manor co. Devon, whereof 42s. is to be paid at the feast of the Annunciation and 8l. at Michaelmas annually: and being so seised, by charter of indenture they demised the said manors, messuages and rents to Christopher Flemmyng knight to be held by him and his heirs male in capital demesne as of fee etc. with proviso that should he die without heirs of his body, with remainder to his right heirs: and Christopher Flemmyng took to wife Levita daughter of Martin Ferrers and had issue John Flemmyng esquire, who had issue Christopher Flemmyng esquire, Anne, and Anne (the younger): after which Levita died, and Christopher the elder took to wife Elizabeth Ogaun and had issue by her, David Flemmyng: and John Flemmyng died within the lifetime of his father: who died in the lifetime of John Herman and William Dellynge, seised of all the above manors etc. with remainder to Christopher son of John Flemmyng, his grandson, who died without heirs: with remainder to David Flemmyng son of Sir Christopher, who took to wife Alice Delune and had issue Thomas Flemmyng: and after the said David's death, his son being a minor, the lands remained in the king's hands till 8 December, 11 Edward IV, when Thomas died in his nonage, with remainder to Patrick Bellewe, son of Anne, daughter of John Flemmyng, and his aunt Anne, another daughter of John, late wife of Walter Delune, who is of full age; and the said Christopher (rectius Patrick ?) is under age: and it is learnt that the manors of Bratton, Crydeho and Alfardiscote are held of Edward Prince of Wales by military service as of the honour of Launceveton, and the lands in Esse Rogus of the same as of the honour of Bradnynche: but the manor of Hauntebray is held of others than the king; and on 27 July, 11 Edward IV, the king conferred on Edward his eldest son the name and honour of duke of Cornwall with all knight's fees and advowsons thereto pertaining. | ||||||||
| 864 | |||||||||
| June 8. Westminster. |
To the escheator in Somerset. Order to give John Kenne son of Robert Kenne esquire deceased, seisin of his father's lands etc. as he has proved his age before the escheator and for half a mark paid in the hanaper, the king has respited his homage until Easter next. | ||||||||
| To the escheator in Gloucester and the march of Wales. Like order, concerning the said John (save touching his proof of age before the escheator in Somerset) and no date for the respite of his homage. | |||||||||
| Like writ, to the escheator in Northampton. | |||||||||
| Membrane 7. (fn. 5) | |||||||||
| 865 | |||||||||
| Nov. 12. Westminster. |
To the customers or collectors of the petty custom in the city of London for the time being. Whereas on 22 December last by letters patent the king granted to his kinsman Henry de Borsalia knight, Count of Grantpré, lord of Veer, and his heirs possessing the town of Veer, and the burgomaster, scavins and consuls of that town, its liberties and franchises, and to the community and inhabitants thereof, their heirs and successors, that they, their factors and servants, with ships and merchandise not prohibited at the time, should freely and peacefully repair and have recourse to any ports of the king's realm under his authority, and carry to them all manner of merchandise, and unship and discharge them there, and sell the same, (cloths, wools and fleeces and other wares belonging to the staple of Calais alone excepted) and in the king's realm should purchase goods to be carried to foreign parts in present and future times, and of all goods so bought, sold or carried should pay to the king and his heirs and successors for every pound 3d. only, and of all cloth having a length of twenty-eight grades (gardarum) or more, to be bought or carried without the realm by men of Veer should pay for the king's use 12d. sterling and no more; and for cloths grayned (graynatus) should only pay to the king as much as the eastern nations called Easterlings (Esterlinges) were wont to pay: and further grant to the men of Veer that in all future times they should carry in their ships through the ports of this realm any merchandise not prohibited at the time to any person not in rebellion or at war with the king and transfer their wares to any foreign parts freely as merchants subject and owing alliegance to the king without any conditions save those abovementioned, provided that those of Veer make always an authentic certificate of these persons, ships and wares under the seal of their town, so that the king and his heirs be not defrauded thereby: and the said count and burgomasters, scavins, consuls and inhabitants of Veer shall pay no more to the king and his heirs for any reason and be free of all customs, impositions, subsidies, tallages and demands, provided that the king's subjects repairing or having intercourse to the town of Veer be free in their persons and goods of all customs and tallages similarly from the said count and burgomasters of Veer etc. and shall pay naught to them now, or in the future for any cause whatsoever: and further his highness has taken the said count, his men and servants, and the citizens of the town of Veer and all his subjects into his protection and safeguard in carrying their goods by sea or land, as is expressed in the said letters patent. Order therefore to the customers etc. of the petty custom of London to allow the said burgomasters, scavins, consuls and inhabitants of the town, liberties and franchies of Veer free access to the port of London, to sell their wares, with exceptions abovementioned, paying to the king and his successors only 3d. for every pound and 12d. for cloths of a length of 28 grades, without molestation, upon authentic certificate of their origin. | ||||||||
| To the collectors and customers of subsidies in the ports of Newcastle on Tyne, Kyngeston on Hull, Lenn, Boston, Great Jernemuth, Gippewic, Southampton, Dertmouth, Exeter, Weymouth and Poole for the time being. Like writ. | |||||||||