Close Rolls, Henry IV: December 1399 | British History Online

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 1, 1399-1402. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1927.

'Close Rolls, Henry IV: December 1399', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 1, 1399-1402, (London, 1927) pp. 100-104. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen4/vol1/pp100-104 [accessed 15 April 2024]

December 1399



Dec. 9. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Catour 'skynner,' William Marshall 'wodmanger,' both of London, Thomas Kybbull of Kent and Robert Frankelayn of Yorkshire to set free Thomas Colman, if taken at suit of William Maryner for trespass.
Dec. 2. Westminster.	Hugh Coke the king's serjeant is sent to the abbot and convent of Eynesham, to take of that house such maintenance as Hugh Lengham deceased had therein. By p.s. [1100.]
Dec. 1. Westminster.	To the abbot and convent of Abbotesbury. Order, if assured that Thomas Stanes, who by command of King Edward III has a maintenance in that abbey, is minded to demise his estate therein to the end that Robert Wothe may have it, as the king has learned, to take again letters patent that the said Thomas has, and give the said Robert others under the common seal of their house, writing again by the bearer what they will do. By p.s. [1078.]
Oct. 28. Westminster.	To the abbot and convent of Hide by Winchester. Request to admit to their house John son of Thomas Giffard and John Hexham whom the king is sending, willing for praiseworthy service to provide them maintenance for which no provision is yet made, and request to minister to them such maintenance in meat, raiment etc. as Thomas Mewe deceased had therein, making and delivering to the said John and John letters patent under their common seal, and certifying the king by the bearer of what they will do. By K.
	Membrane 26d.
Dec. 8. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Walter Fachell and Reynold Sheffelde of Berkshire and Richard Hertecombe of Devon, in favour of William Turgys at suit of John Bedeforde and John Horwode severally for trespass.
Dec. 6. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Burghbrigge of Burghbrigge, John Waweyn of Thorton, William Gilessoun of Barton and William Hothom of Yorkshire to set free Robert Morvale of London 'brewere' and Agnes his wife, if taken at suit of John Sokeley and Margaret his wife averring threats.
Dec. 24. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William Grantham, John Maplesden, John Halle and William Fraunceys of London to set free John Corbyn, if taken at suit of William de Waynflete one of the clerks of Robert Threske one of the remembrancers of the exchequer for debt.
	Membrane 25d.
Dec. 8. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Hanewelle, John Power, John Denys and Robert Cutte, and order to set free Margery Glymesforde, if imprisoned at suit of the king and Thomas Coke 'spuryer' for leaving the spuryer's service before the term agreed.
Nov. 19. Westminster.	John Gereyn is sent to the abbot and convent of Malmesbury co. Wiltesir, to take in that house such maintenance as John Lake had in his life time. By p.s. [911.]
Dec. 2. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to the abbot of Westminster to be in chancery in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, which day the king has given to Thomas de Langele and Alice his wife, in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending their appeal; writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Askham of London, Thomas Bernelle and Thomas Marsshall of Herefordshire and Walter Northrygge of Middlesex to set them free if taken; as at the request of the abbot, signifying that by his authority as ordinary the said Thomas and Alice, being of his jurisdiction, were excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriffs to justify them by their bodies until they should content holy church for their contempt and wrongdoing; but they have appealed to the papal see, and are effectually prosecuting, their appeal; and John Askham and the others have mainperned in chancery that they shall so prosecute the same, and shall be in chancery at the aforesaid day.
Nov. 25. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of John Archer of Lambehithe, John Solas of Suthwerke, John atte Dene of Lambehithe and Walter Pulter of Chayham of Surrey, in favour of Ralph atte Crofte and Christiana his wife at suit of William Forster 'lymbrenner' and Joan his wife averring threats.
Oct. 28. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of Thomas Fretenham, John Grandoun, John Godeman and John Smyth, each of London 'cordewayner,' to set free Robert Holme of Berkhamstede, if taken at suit of William Pichelesthorne averring threats.
Nov. 25. Westminster.	To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Richard Waldegrave, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Norffolk and Suffolk what lands were aliened without licence of that king or his forefathers by Roger Wythermersshe the elder, and what he held in chief, but order to proceed against them that did meddle therein; as that commission came not to the hands of the said Richard, as he has made oath in chancery.
Oct. 18. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of Godfrey Dalyner, John Herewarde, John Coke, both of Colchestre, and Thomas Chaumbre of Essex to set free Robert Priour of Colchestre, if taken at suit of John Elyot averring threats.
	Membrane 24d.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l., made in chancery 6 December this year by Thomas Gerberge knight of Norffolk, Thomas Holbroke of Suffolk, John Stapelton of London and John Kyde of Norffolk for Alice Hauberke, that she shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Swanton.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery 3 November this year by John Leeke, Hugh Husee, John Byrton knights and Robert Goushille of Notynghamshire for John Pygot esquire, and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Robert Sutton.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l., made in chancery 5 December this year by William Zarker of Cambridgeshire, John Spenser, John Boteler and Richard Reede of Huntingdonshire for Walter Clerke, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Mere of London 'bruer.'
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in chancery 2 November this year by Roger Davy, John Bray, John Eluendene and John Bretoun for John Borlee the elder, John Borlee clerk and Roger Borle, that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Roger Sperke and the tenants of the earl of Northumberland in Iselham.
Dec. 1. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Stephen atte Melle, Thomas Totysham and Richard Longe of Middlesex and John Wiltshire of Cambridgeshire, in favour of Richard Herbelette at suit of Richard de Gray knight for trespass.
Oct. 24. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William Fogheler, Robert Molet, John Mery, John Roulande 'forbour' of the parish of St. Clement Danes without New Temple bar London and Richard Loue of London to set free Thomas Belyngere and John Loue, if taken at suit of Martin Hillary averring threats.
Nov. 26. Westminster.	To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of Robert Adrian 'bruer,' John Davy 'bruer,' both of London, William Rysshlep of Middlesex and Henry Lench of London to set free Martin Bemener 'cordewayner,' if taken at the several suits of John Luffe 'cutteler' and Thomas Belengere 'sadeler' averring threats.
	To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas in favour of William Benet clerk proctor of John Hervy chaplain, John Forbour his notary, John Bateson, Roger Greyle chaplains and John son of Simon Hervy his maintainers and summoners, and order by mainprise of John Toupe, John Wilcoksoun and Thomas Pygot of Lincolnshire and Roger Lewes of Salop to set them free, if taken at suit of the king against them, the said John Hervy and Thomas Brys clerk for a contempt etc. contrary to the statute of provisors of 13 Richard II, and at suit of John Anable vicar of Wygtoft for damages and wrongs.
Dec. 5. Westminster.	To the abbot and convent of Stanley. (fn. 1) Request to admit to their house William Gaynesburgh, whom the king is sending in consideration of his praiseworthy service, willing to provide him maintenance for which no provision is yet made, and request to minister to him such maintenance in meat, raiment etc. as Henry Almayn deceased had therein, making and delivering to him letters patent under their common seal with mention of all he shall take, and certifying by the bearer what they will do. By p.s. [1136.]
	Robert Pykenham to John Tebbys. Letter of attorney, appointing him to deliver to John Walden esquire (scutifero), William Bulcote, Thomas Wysbech clerks, Richard Waltham and Nicholas Dymars seisin of all the said Robert's lands, rents and services of freeholders and neifs in Essex, with mills, stanks, stews, advowsons, courts, views of frankpledge etc. Dated Westminster, 29 December 1 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 December.
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Dec. 20. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of Philip Whyte, John Shireborne, John Maugreve, John Ledrede, William Carter, Robert Beke, John Balle and Alexander Brid of London to set free Robert Takeneswelle, Adam Takeneswelle and Alexander Takeneswelle, if taken at suit of Thomas Colney averring threats.
Dec. 18. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Brid 'fisshmongere,' Robert Adecoke 'fysshmongere,' both of London, and John Sandre and Peter Colyn of Kent to set free Henry Knyght, if taken at suit of William atte Style of Sondresshe for debt.
	John de Middelton clerk to Master Nicholas de Ryssheton clerk. General release of all actions real and personal. Dated 18 December 1 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 December.
	Robert Pykenham to John Walden esquire (scutifero), William Bulcote, Thomas Wysbech clerks, Richard Waltham and Nicholas Dymars, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents and services of freeholders and neifs in Essex, with mills, stanks, stews, advowsons, courts, views of frankpledge etc. Witnesses: Andrew Newport, Richard Cliderowe, John Welssh, John Thurston, Richard Gatyn. Dated Westminster, 29 December 1 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 December.
Dec. 28. Westminster.	To the justices of the peace in Surrey. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of John Roger of Suthwerke, William Bikenore, John Hardynge, both of Kyngeston upon Thames, and Thomas Hatheway of Surrey, in favour of William Croiser at suit of John Brymmesgrove clerk averring threats.