Close Rolls, Henry IV: August 1402

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: August 1402', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 1, 1399-1402, (London, 1927) pp. 587-588. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen4/vol1/pp587-588 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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August 1402

Aug. 4.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas and order by mainprise of John Shirloke, Patrick Logh 'bruer,' Thomas Richard 'cordewaner' and Thomas Glover of the parish of St. Mary 'atte Stronde' without New Temple bar London to set free Henry Vyan, if taken at suit of the king and William Assheman for leaving William Assheman's service before the term agreed.
This mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 2.
Westminster.
To John Culpepir and his fellows, justices of the peace in Kent. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Thomas Chapell and Stephen Richefelde of Kent, Roger Bowode of Suthwerke and Walter Spreuer of London 'smyth,' in respect of taking of John Wybarne any security for keeping the peace at suit of William Bamburgh.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 5.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William Wode of the county of Suthampton and John Colyn of Devon to set free John Pury the younger, if taken at suit of Nicholas Tannere for debt.
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Alexander Bykenore, Richard Deneman of Surrey, Roger Wythemay 'wodemonger' and John Potenale 'wodemonger' of London, in favour of Nicholas Fyssher of Kyngeston at suit of Alice countess of Kent for trespass.
Aug. 9.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Thomas de Lonesdale citizen and vintner of York, and order by mainprise of William Nowell esquire of Lancashire, Nicholas Clent, William Baldeswelle and Richard Grenowe of London to set the defendant free, if taken at suit of John Raghton citizen and 'draper' of York for debt.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 10.
Westminster.
To the same. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Robert Wenlynge 'barbour,' Geoffrey Coke 'fleccher,' Thomas Hayton 'hurer' and John Sparke 'hurer' of the city of London to set free John Godechepe the elder, if taken at suit of William Spylman averring threats.
Aug. 9.
Westminster.
To the same. Like writ, by mainprise of John Fraunceys of Bukinghamshire, Richard Bristowe 'taillour' and Thomas Multon 'taillour,' both of London, and Richard Kyrkeby of Lancashire, and upon his own undertaking, in favour of William Spylman at suit of William Godechepe the elder.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Thomas Smyth chaplain to Henry Maupas clerk, Robert Barnetby, John Barnetby the younger William de Barowe chaplain and John Moryng chaplain, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all lands rents and services in Barton which the grantor had by gift of the said Henry, and he jointly with John Burton and Robert Garton clerks, both now deceased, by fine levied in the king's court by gift of John Kent of Barton and Margaret his wife. Witnesses: Henry de Redforde knight, William Gascrike of Kylyngholme, William Skipwith of Haburgh,' William Smyth of Barton, John Proctour, William Faxflete and Thomas Peyntour of the same. Dated Barton upon Humbre, Monday after Michaelmas 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at the abbey of Thornton upon Humbre 20 August this year before the abbot of Thornton, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
Membrane 5d.
June 21.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to John bishop of Hereforde to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next, in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal, and order by mainprise of Henry Wybbe of Worcestershire, Thomas Coton of Staffordshire, Roger Thornes of Salop and William Benstede of London to set free Henry Wynsbury of the diocese of Hereforde; as at the request of the bishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary the said Henry was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriffs to justify him by his body until he should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed to the court of Canterbury, and is prosecuting his appeal; and Henry Wybbe and the others have mainperned in chancery that he shall prosecute his appeal, and shall be in chancery at the aforesaid day.
To the sheriff of Salop. Like order in favour of Henry Wynnesbury.
Memorandum that the mainprise was taken by John Hertilpole clerk, by order of Thomas Stanley clerk.