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1486 |
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John Forther, husbondman of Kentystowne co. Middlesex,
to Henry Priour, 'latoner' of London, and Patrick Conway of
Kentyshtowne, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods
and chattels within the realm or overseas. Dated 10 November,
49 Henry VI. |
| 1475. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 June, 15 Edward IV. |
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1487 |
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John Derham, citizen and mercer of London, to John Nayler
gentleman, John Blacborne barber and Robert Tayllour surgeon,
each of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods
and chattels within the realm and of all debts to him due: and
he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 4d. Dated
13 June, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 June. |
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1488 |
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Nicholas Harpesfeld esquire, to dame Joan, wife of John
Blakney esquire. Agreement by mediation of their friends, to
terminate controversies between them, and to pay the said Joan
100l. wherein Nicholas is bound for him and his heirs in 15
obligations of 10 marks yearly, payable each Easter: and he
will pay the same in a short a time as possible by a further bond
of 100l. Whereunto has he put his seal. Written at London,
20 June, 15 Edward IV. English. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 June. |
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Membrane 22d. |
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1489 |
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Edward Ellesmere, Thomas Danyell esquires and Thomas Lute
gentleman, to James Friis knight, his heirs and assigns. Demise
and quit claim with warranty of all lands and tenements, rents
and services situate in the city of London, formerly of John
Baume brother and heir of Henry Baume, goldsmith of London,
which they held jointly with William Ascough, late bishop of
Salisbury, John Norreys and William Lowe esquires, since
deceased, by gift and enfeoffment of John Baume, to be held by
the said John Friis in capital demesne as of fee etc. Witnesses:
Robert Drope mayor of London, Edmund Shawe and Thomas
Hill sheriffs, William Hobbes, Thomas Denley, William Palmer,
David Panter. Dated 16 March, 15 Edward IV. |
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Edward Ellesmere etc. (as above), to James Friis etc. Release
and quit claim with warranty of the above premises. Witnesses
and date (as above). |
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Letter of attorney by the above Edward Ellesmere, appointing
John Clerke, grocer of London, and John Bevyll notary as his
attorneys etc. to convey seisin of the above premises to James
Friis knight. Dated 16 March, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings,
by Edward Ellesmere and Thomas Lute, 5 July. |
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1490 |
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Margery Austyne kinswoman and heir of John son of John
Beaufeld, to wit, daughter of Joan sister of John Beaufeld the
son, to William Penbrigge, citizen and skinner of London, and
William Fagger, their heirs and assigns. Release and quit claim
with warranty of all her rights in the manor of Ewelme co.
Sussex and in all lands and tenements in Stenyng and Somptyng
in the same county. Dated 18 June, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 June. |
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1491 |
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Marion Johnson, widow of Westminster, to Thomas Wynship
of St. Andrews parish, Holborn, his executors and assigns. Gift
of all her goods and chattels in Westminster aforesaid and elsewhere within the realm: and she has put him in possession
thereof by delivery of 4d. Dated 7 July, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 July. |
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1492 |
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Lewis John, 'hosyer' of Tewkysbury co. Gloucester, to Thomas
Stanley of the household of Edward prince of Wales, Daniel
Sheldon 'gentilman,' John Langford yeoman of the crown,
William Launder, John Campyon and John Fretherne of Worcester, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and
chattels within the realm and of all debts to him due: and he
has put them in possession thereof by delivery of a gold ring.
Dated 1 July, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 August. |
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1493 |
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William Downyng, citizen and couper of London, to Thomas
Pope couper and Thomas Downyng 'maryner,' each of London,
and Thomas Mason, 'bruer' of Stebenhyth co. Middlesex, their
executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within
the realm and elsewhere, and of all debts to him due: and he
has put them in possession thereof by delivery of a silver piece.
Dated 4 August, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 August. |
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1494 |
| July 27. |
Ralph Welde husbondman of Plukle co. Kent, to William
Heed clerk of the chancery. Bond in 40l., payable at Christmas
next or levied etc. in Kent. |
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Membrane 21d. |
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1495 |
April 10.
Leek. |
Will of John Leek esquire, bequeathing his manor of Leek etc.
and the advowson of the moiety of Leverton church to Rose his
wife for her life, with successive remainders to Alexander, Roger
and John his sons, should they die without male issue: to any
daughters subsequently born, and then to Our Lady's Guild at
Boston, who shall find two priests to pray for the souls of himself,
Rose, and their family: and after the decease of his uncle Thomas
Pedwardyne, the said Rose to have 'Edmund Rygby place' in
Leek, with eight acres of land for term of her life, with remainders
as above: and also the manor of Sybbesey co. Lincoln, yet in
the hands of the feoffees of Alexander his father, i.e. John
Marcham of Sedbroke, John Stanhope of Rampton and Thomas
Pedwardyne of Crowland, until forty marks be paid to Simon
Gybthorpe of Thorpe next Waynflete; and 13l. 19s. 4d. to Adhelard
Dandyson of Leek, which the said Alexander bequeathed to
Katherine wife of Thomas Gybthorpe and Margaret wife of the
said Adhelard for their marriages. And Rose shall pay for
Sybbesey manor certain debts owing to William Yorke, Robert
Gretham, Aleyn Hobard of London and William Tymer of
Boston within the above remainders and then to John son of
Thomas Gybthorpe, to find yearly a priest for ten years, five at
Leek or five at Sybbesey to pray for their souls. And Alexander
shall have his lordship of Stenygot with the above remainders and
Rose shall be sole executrix of this will and shall pay the said
John's debts and the marriage of Alexander her son. Dated
Leek (as above). English. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 May, 15 Edward IV. |
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1496 |
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William Boyvile, 'gentilman' of London, to Thomas Langford,
William Holdenby esquires, William Vernon grocer and Robert
Cartleage gentleman, each of London, their executors and assigns.
Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm. Dated
9 June, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 June. |
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1497 |
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John Colshill, 'gentilman' of Abendon co. Berks, to Robert
Rocheford and John Byryll, grocers of London, and Stephen
Peytewyn of Abendon, their executors and assigns. Release and
quit claim with warranty of a tenement late of John Stokes with
garden in Estseynthelenestrete, Abendon, which they held
jointly with Edmund Karvyle, grocer of London, since deceased
by enfeoffment of Thomas Plesaunce and William Pomeray of
Abendon. Dated 9 June, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 June. |
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1498 |
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William Chapman alias Warboys, citizen and haberdasher of
London, to John Warboys abbot of St. Mary and S. Benedict's
monastery, Ramsey co. Huntingdon, Richard Arnold, John
Benson, 'haberdasshers,' and John Warner 'armurer,' 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 six silver spoons. Dated 19 June, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 June. |
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1499 |
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Richard Chamberleyne esquire, lord of the manor of Swaffham
Prior co. Cambridge, to William Leche of Garbolsam co. Norfolk,
his feoffees and heirs. Licence to rebuild a windmill on three
roods of land in Swaffham Prior formerly of John Kynges, and
to work and grind all manner of corn therein without lett of the
said Richard. Dated 14 July, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 July. |
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Membrane 20d. |
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1500 |
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Thomas Garard, carpenter of London, to Robert Twygge,
mercer of the same, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his
goods and chattels in the realm or elsewhere: and he has put
him in possession thereof by delivery of a belt of 'corse' adorned
with silver. Dated 24 July, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 July. |
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1501 |
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Thomas Chambir, 'taylour' of London, to John Toller of the
chancery and Nicholas Wryght, glover of London, their executors
and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London or
elsewhere. Dated 5 June, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 July. |
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1502 |
| April 16. |
Will of Ralph Penne, gentleman of Aldenham co. Hertford,
enjoining that his feoffees shall stand enfeoffed in all lands and
tenements, rents, reversions and services in that county to make
estate of the same to him of his inheritance of Alice Brayne his
mother; i.e. the manors of Pennys and Pygotts: two gardens in
Tytestrete, Bocattes Mede, the Great Whittes, Ilsow, Power in
the Wyse, Kyngescroftes, Newhall, Eydones, Wassys, Willes
Gilles, Magottes Mede and Tytemede, to perform his said will:
to set in repair the lands called 'Sperlynge': to mortise a
chantry to pray for his soul etc. in the parish church of Aldenham,
with eleven marks for an obit, bread and wine; or if this shall
not suffice, to sell the wood. And Eydons and Newhall shall
pertain to the chantry, value ten marks. And John Boteler and
Thomas Leventhorpe shall hold the remainder of the lands and
keep Saunder his son till he come of age and then they shall
make him a lawful estate of the same; with remainder if he die
without issue after deduction of a gift of ten marks a year to
them, to Alice Taverner and her heirs who shall bear the name of
Penne, with remainder of the ten marks, after the deaths of
John Boteler and Thomas Leventhorpe, who with John Nele and
John Warner shall be his executors; and William Swanwyke his
attorney shall pay his debts; and the overseers of his testament
shall be Thomas Gilbert doctor of divinity and vicar of Aldenham,
Sir John Verney, William Brayne and Nicholas Leventhorpe
gentlemen: and all the deeds and evidences concerning the said
lords shall be delivered to his executors. In witness whereof he
has set his seal. Dated year and day aforesaid. English. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 July. |
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1503 |
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Thomas Maryet, 'staynour' of London, to Thomas Hille
alderman and John Taillour glover, 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 22 August, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 August. |
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1504 |
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Robert Lewen, 'fleccher' of London, to William Lewen
chaplain, Henry Edyall clerk and Stephen Clampard, 'blaksmyth'
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 27 July, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 July. |
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Membrane 19d. |
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1505 |
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Indenture between Christopher Hanyngton gentleman and
Robert Yarum, mercer of London, and Margaret his wife, late
wife of William Baybrok, alderman of the same, executors of
his will, whereby Christopher renounced execution thereof, and
released all his interest therein to Robert and Margaret; which
he will do before any judge: and he will suffer them or their
assigns, to take, levy, retain and dispose of all goods, rents and
chattels without lett: and he will avow at their cost all manner
of suits and actions concerning the execution of the testament
in any court; and will make them satisfaction within fourteen
days, for any discharge or acquittance to any person in extinguishing debts due by way of executory: and will not in any action
brought against him as executor, pledge any other matter other
than Margaret and Robert shall advise, so that they bear his
costs and damages on that behalf. And where one Hugh Hunt
gentleman is enfeoffed in a cottage called the 'Pighhill' in
Newenton co. Kent by Christopher to his use, he will for a certain
sum agree that Hugh shall be enfeoffed to their use, unless Joan
Hakedy or her heirs recover it against them by lawful process.
And Robert and Margaret agree that they will discharge
Christopher against Alexander Clyfford of a bond of 40l. to
perform the award of John Bamme, Robert Martyn and William
Heed, on the title of certain rents of a tenement in Newenton
called 'Levenottes', and against all other persons and will pay
costs and charges on his behalf within fourteen days. Moreover
Robert and Margaret grant to Christopher that within ten years,
they will cause a freeman of the city of London to devise lands
and tenements therein to the yearly value of 20l. to the parson
of St. Margaret Briggestrete for evermore upon the decease of
William Baybrok to hold an obit for the said William's soul
and those of his friends and benefactors by the priests thereof
and to dispose of the remnant of the 20l. only, yearly in alms in
that parish to pray for his soul. And Robert and Margaret will
perform faithfully the last will of the said William Baybrok:
and all things contained in this present writing will be performed
on the interpretation of Guy Fairfax one of the king's serjeants,
William Huse the king's attorney, William Huddesfeld and
William Donyngton: and to the grants and covenants aforesaid
Christopher binds himself to the said Margaret and Robert in
40l. and they in like manner to him by a bond in 100l.; and to
each part of the indentures the two parties have set their seals
interchangeably. Written 13 July, 15 Edward IV. English. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, by Christopher Hanyngton,
Robert and Margaret Yarum at Westminster, 16 July. |
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1506 |
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John Lambard otherwise Haryson, citizen and goldsmith of
London, to John Lucy 'haberdassher' and Thomas Kyppyng
draper, citizens 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 or overseas, and of all debts to him
due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of
5s. Dated 23 October, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 October. |
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Membrane 18d. |
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1507 |
| March 7. |
Simon Smyth, citizen and grocer of London, to John Kirkeby
draper of the same. Release and quit claim of all actions, suits
and executions by statute of the staple of Westminster up to the
date of this present writ. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 March. |
| 1474. |
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1508 |
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John Cornyssh, citizen and saddler of London, to John Wyrall,
John Smale gentlemen, Martin Petwyn tailor, Thomas Cornyssh
and Richard Dyer saddlers, citizens of London, and John Botyller,
'yoman' of Halton co. Chester, their executors and assigns.
Gift of all his goods and chattels and of all debts to him due.
Dated 21 December, 14 Edward IV. |
| 1475. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 March, this year. |
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1509 |
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John Scull, citizen and 'coriour' of London, to William
Hampton and Thomas Brewer, 'powchemakers' 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 of all debts to him due. Dated 28 February, 14 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 March, this year. |
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1510 |
| Jan. 7. |
George archbishop of York, to Thomas Vaghan, treasurer of
the king's chamber, and of Edward prince of Wales. Quit claim
and release of all actions, suits and demands up to the date of
this present writ. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 March. |
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1511 |
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John Fynche, citizen and tailor of London, to John Watno,
undersheriff of London, John Develyne and Roger Shavelok,
tailors of the same, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his
goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and of all debts to him due. Dated
1 April, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 April. |
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1512 |
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John Lokesden, citizen and draper of London, to John
Blakbourne, 'sherman' of the same, and John Coket, merchant
of Ampton co. Suffolk, their executors and assigns. Gift of all
his goods and chattels within the realm and of all debts to him
due. Dated 1 September, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 September. |
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1513 |
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Henry Wiche, citizen and 'iremonger' of London, to Thomas
Bledlow, alderman and grocer of the same, Robert Forster,
Thomas Rygby 'gentilmen,' Robert Whyte, rector of St. Ethelburga's church within Bysshopesgate, London, and John Owden,
'armurer' 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 or overseas, and of all debts to him
due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of
six silver spoons. Dated 23 September, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 October. |
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1514 |
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John Holme, citizen and mercer of London, to Thomas George
leatherseller and Hugh Broune mercer, each citizen of London,
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 brass pot. Dated 6 October, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 October. |
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1515 |
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William Hunte, citizen and 'haberdassher' of London, to
Robert Hylle, 'pynner' 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 a brass spoon
(patella). Dated 1 October, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October. |
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Membrane 17d. |
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1516 |
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Memorandum, that on 31 May, 15 Edward IV, Peter Courtenay
clerk, before the king in chancery renounced of his own accord
all title, claim and interest in the house or hospital of St. Anthony
of London, and surrendered the letters patent of his appointment
for cancellation. |
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Memorandum of the same date, by Lionel Wydeville clerk, of
a like cancellation. |
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1517 |
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John White 'gentilman,' to John Catesby serjeant at law, his
heirs and assigns. Release and quit claim with warranty of the
manor called 'Hooberne' in the parish of Luton, and of all lands
and tenements, rents, reversions and services in Luton and
Stoppesley co. Bedford and in Uffeley co. Hertford, which he held
jointly with the above John Catesby by demise of Geoffrey
Boleyn etc. Dated 2 October, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 October. |
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1518 |
Oct. 7.
Westminster. |
Brian Talbot esquire, to John Colepeper knight. Bond in
1000 marks, payable on St. Andrew's Day next, or levied etc. in
Lincolnshire. |
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Condition, that if the said Brian and Katherine his wife and
any having interest on their behalf in the manors of Herdeshull,
Anceley and Monwode co. Warwick and Assheyne co. Northampton stand to the arbitrament of Thomas Billyng chief justice of
pleas coram rege and of Thomas Bryan chief justice of the Common
Bench, arbitrators chosen between the parties in all suits and
demands between them pending, and carry out their judgement
concerning the said manors if delivered before the said feast,
and in nowise interfere in the same from October 13 to that
time, but permit Sir John Colepepir to enjoy the possession of
the said manors without the rents in the meantime and keep the
peace towards him and his servants, this recognisance shall be
voided etc. |
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John Colepepir knight, to Brian Talbot esquire. Bond in
1000 marks, payable as above or levied etc. in Kent. |
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Condition, that if John Colepepir obey the award of the above
Thomas Billyng and Thomas Bryan, and between 13 October
and St. Andrew's Day, neither receive nor exact rents from the
tenants in the above manors, nor cut down nor sell trees during
that time, possession of the manors with housebote, firebote,
heggebote, cartebote, ploughbote, feldebote and heybote being
alone reserved to him, and keep the peace in the meantime
towards the said Brian and his servants, this recognisance shall
be voided etc. |
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1519 |
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Rowland Worsley esquire, son and executor of Otywell
Worsley, to Thomas Bledlow, alderman and grocer, and William
Pende draper, citizens of London, their heirs and assigns. Release
and quit claim with warranty of all his right and reversions in
those lands and tenements, rents and reversions situate in the
town of Warwick, formerly in the tenure of Margery Escrope
widow, and other lands etc., which the above Thomas and
Richard held jointly by his gift by writing dated 16 December,
1474, as appears in the dorse of the Close roll in October, 1475,
clearly. Dated 17 October, 15 Edward IV. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October. |
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Membrane 16d. |
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1520 |
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Edward by the Grace of God, King etc. Know ye that to
acquit the obligation (sic) in which our dear cousin Louis of
France is bound to us in the sum of 20,000 crowns by letters
patent signed by his hand, our dear cousin has paid and delivered
the same in the Tower of London, by the hands of Noel le Barge,
treasurer of his wars: wherewith we hold ourselves well content
and acquit our said cousin of the sum, and have cancelled the
obligation and returned it to the said treasurer as quit. In
witness whereof we have signed these letters patent and sealed
with the Great Seal. Dated 22 October, 1475. Norman French. |
