Close Rolls, Henry IV: December 1399

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

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'Close Rolls, Henry IV: December 1399', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 1, 1399-1402, (London, 1927) pp. 30-32. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen4/vol1/pp30-32 [accessed 12 April 2024]

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December 1399

Dec. 11.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Order to pay to Philippa wife of John Golafre knight deceased the arrears for Michaelmas term last of 100 marks a year which, by letters patent of 16 April 14 Richard II, the late king granted to the said John and Philippa of the issues of that county for their lives and the life of the longest liver; as on 16 October last the king confirmed that grant, further granting that she shall have the said arrears. By p.s. [1191.]
Dec. 21.
Westminster.
To the bailiffs or farmers of the manor of Middelton for the time being. Order to pay to Hugh Lutterell knight 25l. a year for life and the arrears since 25 November last, on which date, for that he gave up in chancery to be cancelled certain letters patent concerning 20l. a year for life of the issues of the lands and possessions in England of the alien abbey of St. Nicholas Angers, and other letters patent concerning the office of constable of Leedes castle, to him severally made by the late king, the king granted him for life 20l. a year of the issues of the said manor in recompense for the said annuity, and 100s. a year for the said office.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 24.
Westminster.
To the collectors for the time being of the petty custom of the city of London. Order to pay to William Welles 20l. a year for life and the arrears since 29 October last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted him for life 20l. a year of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 23.
Westminster.
To the collectors for the time being of the custom upon wool, hides and woolfells in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order to pay to John Seint John the king's knight and Isabel his wife and to the longest liver 100 marks a year, and the arrears since 8 October last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said John and Isabel for their lives and the life of the longest liver 100 marks a year of the issues of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
To the farmer, bailiff, collector or other the king's minister for the time being of the manor of Kyngesthorp co. Norhampton. Order during her life to pay to John Seint Johan knight, who has taken to wife Isabel who was wife of John Paule knight, and to the said Isabel 20l. a year and the arrears since 2 November last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said Isabel for life 20l. a year of the issues and revenues of the said manor.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 24.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Order for particular causes to give the bishop of St. Davids and other the feoffees of the lands which were of William Bagot, knight, namely the manors of Bathekynton, Wolfrichton, Merston, Bourton, Draycote, Aston and Doddeston, seisin of those manors etc., suffering them to continue their seisin of the same.
By K. upon information of the treasurer.
Dec. 13.
Westminster.
To the customers for the time being of the great custom in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order every year to pay to Thomas Ryde of London the king's yeoman 4d. a day during his life, which for good service the king has granted him of the issues, profits and commodities of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 23.
Westminster.
To the keepers of the passage in the port of London, Dovorre, Orewelle or Sandewich. Order to suffer brother Matthew Omellonowen and Magonius the 'heremyte,' who with licence of the king are journeying on pilgrimage to Rome, to pass in one of those ports, any former command to the contrary notwithstanding, so that they take with them nought to the prejudice of the king or realm.
Vacated, because upon the Rotulus Passagii for this year.