Close Rolls, Henry IV: May 1409

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 3, 1405-1409. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1931.

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'Close Rolls, Henry IV: May 1409', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 3, 1405-1409, (London, 1931) pp. 510. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen4/vol3/p510a [accessed 16 April 2024]

May 1409

May 3.
Westminster.		 To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of taking of Agnes Tournour any security for keeping the peace at suit of John Sawyere of Kyngeston or Margaret Baker, and order by mainprise of William Campeden of Norffolk, William Yorke of London 'carpenter,' Richard Coggeshale 'sadeler' and Henry White 'fruterer,' both of London, to set her free, if taken.
May 22.
Westminster.		 To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause proclamation to be made that the king has pardoned all his lieges for all treasons, insurrections, rebellions, felonies, misprisions, offences, impeachments and trespasses by them committed before the Conversion of of St. Paul last, murders and rapes of women excepted, giving them notice to sue for charters of pardon before the quinzaine of St. John Baptist next, if they shall think fit, although lately the king ordered him to make such proclamation, giving them notice to sue such charters before Whitsuntide; as for their greater peace the king has prorogued the pardon until the later date.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
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