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June 21.
Westminster. |
To the prior and convent of St. Frideswide Oxford. Nomination of John Baccumbe the king's servant, clerk of his chapel, to
receive the pension wherein by reason of the prior's new creation
they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them provided
with a benefice. By p.s. [2893.] |
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Membrane 9d. |
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Thomas Burgh late of Landesdale to John Cotyngham prior of
St. Mary Blyth and the convent, and to their successors. Quitclaim of a yearly rent of 4 marks, and of one gown a year of the
suit of the prior's esquires for the time being, to him granted by
Robert Topclyffe the prior's predecessor and the convent; also
of a capital messuage in Barneby called 'Haulo place,' and all
lands etc. which Thomas Cauage had of the prior, likewise demised
to Thomas Burgh for life; and release of all actions real and
personal. Dated 28 April 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 April. |
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Thomas Broke lord of Cobham knight to Philip Courtenay
knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Stevelegh, of all lands, reversions, rents and services called 'Molenslonde,' and of all lands etc. in Stevelegh co. Somerset; and
warranty against the abbot of Westminster and his successors.
Witnesses: Walter lord of Hungreforde, Humphrey Courtenay,
Thomas Arundell, Thomas Stawell, Thomas Beauchampe knights,
John Fortescu, John Hody, Nicholas Radeforde. Dated 28
April 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 May. |
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William Maltby citizen and mercer of London to William
Estfelde citizen and alderman of London, John Calwer 'hatter'
citizen of London, Alexander Hody of Boure co. Somerset,
Master Robert Groute registrar of chancery and Henry Lyndeby
of Watforde co. Hertforde, their executors and assigns. Gift of
all his goods and chattels quick and dead in the city of London
and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated
London, 8 January 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 May. |
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Thomas Bevylle of Walton to Nicholas Styuecle knight, Agnes
his wife and the heirs and assigns of the said Nicholas. Quitclaim
indented with warranty of the manors of Prestley and Nokes in
Great Styuecle, twenty messuages in Ramesey, and 4l. 6s. 8d.
of rent in Huntyngdoun; and proviso that this warranty shall
only bar the said Thomas and his heirs, and not extend to
making up the value of lands etc. upon any plea of voucher to
warranty or warranty of charter. Witnesses: Ralph Styuecle,
William Castelle, Richard Est, Thomas Charwelton (Charwalton),
John Bekeswelle. Dated Styuecle aforesaid, 26 February 12
Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment at Huntyngdoun 28 February
before John Cottesmore, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which
is on the chancery file for this year. |
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Richard Beville, son of Thomas Beville of Walton to Nicholas
Styuecle knight etc. (as in the last). (Like) quitclaim with warranty, and (like) proviso. Witnesses and date (as the last). |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment (as the last). |
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Leonard Riche merchant of Pyemonde of the hospital of St.
Mary Mont Cenis, being proctor general in England of the provost
and chapter thereof, to Richard Walkstede knight of Oxfordshire,
Master John Urry clerk of Sussex and Alexander Cheyne esquire
of Kent, and to the executors and assigns of Sir Richard. Lease
for 39 years of the church of Wotton by Wodestoke in the diocese
of Lincoln to the said hospital appropriated, with the rectory
manse, tithes, rents etc., and the advowson of the vicarage, paying
yearly 12 marks to the said Leonard or other their proctor in
London in the church of St. Paul, and the said Leonard acknowledges that for the first year he is paid beforehand: the lessees
shall bear all charges ordinary and extraordinary, and shall maintain three houses now standing in the rectory, leaving them in as
good state as they received them or better: bond of the lessees,
and for greater security they have sworn upon the gospels to keep
these covenants. Dated London, the church of St. Paul, the
Annunciation day at the beginning of 1425, 3 Henry VI. Signed,
Leonardus Ricius. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
12 May this year. |
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Leonard Riche (as above) to Richard Walkstede etc. (as above).
(Counterpart) lease of the church of Wotton. Dated (as the last;
signature lacking). |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment (as before). |
April 21.
Westminster. |
John Testwode the king's serjeant, one of the clerks of the
chapel within his household, is sent to the abbot and convent of
Glaston[bury], to take for life such maintenance as James Hoget
knight deceased or any other heretofore had therein. By p.s. [2883.] |
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John Fouler the king's servant, one of the clerks of the (said)
chapel, is sent to the abbot and convent of Bury St. Edmunds etc.,
as Thomas Swanton deceased etc. (as above). By p.s. [2882.] |
June 19.
Westminster. |
William Godynge of Suthwerke co. Surrey 'gentilman' and
William Taverner of the parish of St. Michael 'Wodestrete'
London 'girdeler' to John Ongham clerk of the chancery.
Recognisance for 18l., to be levied etc. in the city and county
aforesaid. |
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Membrane 8d. |
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Christopher Dronsfelde of Stubbeswoldynge co. York esquire
to Richard Wentworth of Everton co. Notyngham, his heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a capital messuage in
'Westbretton,' four messuages, six cottages, 300 acres of land,
100 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 300 acres of moor and
10 acres of wood in the towns, hamlets, fields and territories of
'Westbretton, Nederbretton, Heholande,' Clayton, Kesburgh,
Mapulwelle, Sandall and Shetelyngton co. York, and all the lands,
woods, moors, rents, reversions, services etc. there which were
of John Dronsfelde of Stubbeswoldynge esquire his father.
Witnesses: Robert Waterton knight, Thomas Clarell the elder,
William Scargill, Thomas Clarell the younger, John Haryngton
esquires. Dated 30 April 1433, 11 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 June this year. |
June 10.
Westminster. |
Christopher Dronsfelde of Stubbeswoldynge to Richard
Wentworth. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in
Yorkshire. |
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John Wykes citizen and vintner of London to William Herwarde
'fuller,' William Wykes vintner, William Reynold vintner citizens
of London, Thomas Thorp 'gentilman,' John Berwyk citizen and
glover of London and John Baille esquire and to their assigns.
Charter with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and
immovable, quick and dead in the city of London and elsewhere
within the realm; and in name of possession he has delivered to
them 6s. 8d. Witnesses: Hugh Sharp, John de la Grove, John
Erle, William Trippe, Richard Tynche. Dated Westminster,
4 May 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 June. |
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Richard earl of Salisbury, one of the executors of Ralph earl of
Westmerlande his father, to Thomas lord Scales, John Bokeswelle,
Thomas Hampton and John Ilketesale. Receipt and acquittance
for 10 marks, in full of 400 marks wherein they were bound to the
said late earl by a recognisance made in the chancery of the late
king. Dated 12 June 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 June. |
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Edward Wake citizen and grocer of London to Thomas Laue
grocer and Thomas Traynelle mercer citizens of London, their
heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels
moveable and immovable, quick and dead. Dated London 12
January 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment at the house of the said
Edward in the parish of St. Stephen Walbroke London 14 June
before John Brokholes clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem
which is on the chancery file for this year. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 500l., made in
chancery 4 May this year by Richard Stucle and John Bluet
esquires for William de Botreaux knight, and of an undertaking
by him under the same pain, that until a month after Michaelmas
next he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Gogh, and
that if they be not meantime agreed, he shall then appear in
person in chancery. |
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Marginal note, that John Gogh did that day appear, and being
sworn upon the gospels and examined did acknowledge that he and
the said William were already agreed touching all matters to that
date, and that no hurt or harm was by the said William procured or
done to him, and did make a release of the security to him given and
by him craved. |
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Geoffrey Wyke clerk to Thomas Knolles the elder and Thomas
Knolles the younger citizens and grocers of London. General
release of all actions, suits, plaints and demands. Dated 17
June 1434, 12 Henry VII. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
21 June. |
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William Lawney of Suffolk to Gilbert Debenham and John
Lancastre, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of
the manor and advowson of Onhous co. Suffolk whereof they are
seised by his feoffment, declaring his now will that they shall have
and enjoy the same to their own use. Dated 10 May 12 Henry VI. |
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William Lawney of Suffolk to Gilbert Debenham and John
Lancastre, his feoffees for performance of his will, their heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Caldcotes co.
Suffolk, and declaration (as the last). Dated 7 June 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings at
the church of St. Margaret within the sanctuary of the abbey of
St. Peter Westminster 14 June before Robert Mouter clerk, by
virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is upon the chancery file for
this year. |
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Membrane 7d. |
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Thomas Callee citizen and 'fruterer' of London to John Murden
and Thomas Reccheforde citizens of London, their heirs and
assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels quick and dead, moveable and immovable, his property and debts whatsoever in the
city of London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated London,
22 May 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
25 May. |
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Bartholomew Fraunceys citizen and 'stacioner' of London to
Thomas Stanle, William Kyghle esquires and John Crote
'mercer,' their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift with warranty
of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and
dead, his property and debts whatsoever in the city of London
and elsewhere within the realm and over sea. Witnesses: John
Style, Hugh Dene, John Parker. Dated London, 31 October
1432, 11 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 June this year. |
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Alan Kyrketon clerk to Sir Gerard Spayne chaplain. General
release of all actions, plaints, suits, claims and demands real and
personal. Dated 31 May 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 June. |
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Robert Heile of Amwelle co. Hertford to John Arnolde citizen
and 'letherseller' and Roger Amerigy citizen and mercer, both
of London, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of
all the lands, rents and services etc. in Amwelle, Hoddesdoun and
Thele co. Hertford which they, with Richard atte Watere of
Hertfordshire now deceased and John Takle butcher of Ware yet
living, had by demise and feoffment of John Stuard esquire and
Alice his wife. Witnesses: John Leye, John Chaloner, Walter
Roper. Dated Amwell, 13 May 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 June. |
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John Frankeleyn of Shelleyswelle, son and heir of Henry
Frankeleyn of Kerdyngton, to John Fille, Richard Fille clerk,
John Pecke the younger and Richard Bawdewyn, their heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents and
services in the town, fields and parish of Kerdyngton which they
had by feoffment of Roger Wolffe, and he with William Watkyns,
William vicar of Hawenys, John Frankeleyn and John Ampthull
all deceased by feoffment of John Goldyngton of Lytlyngton
co. Bedford and William Audimere, and they with William
Bosoun, William Goldyngton, Thomas Golde, William Stokker,
Thomas Stokker and Richard Oyldeboeff deceased by feoffment
of Thomas atte Halle of Kerdyngton, the same having descended
to him as son and heir of Robert atte Hale. Witnesses: James
Gascoun, John Pecke the elder, John Kynge, John Southewode,
John Boynoun. Dated 5 June 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 June. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 20 marks, made in
chancery 22 February this year by Edward Fitz Symonde of
Essex, Oliver Berley of Hertfordshire esquires, Richard Turverre
of Yorkshire 'gentilman' and Robert Coventre of London
'mercer' for Ralph Bellers, and of an undertaking by him under
a pain of 20l., that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Robert
Arneburgh and Joan his wife. |
June 8.
Westminster. |
Edward Dodyngsels knight to Philippa who was wife of John
Mallori esquire. Recognisance for 400 marks, to be levied etc. in
Warwickshire. |
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Condition, that before Michaelmas next he shall make Edward
Dodyngsels his son and Isabel daughter of the said Philippa a
good estate in lands of the yearly value of 16 marks to them and
the heirs of their bodies. |
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Philippa who was wife of John Mallory esquire to Edward
Dodyngsels knight. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in
Warwickshire. |
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Thomas Manchestre of Bedmynster co. Somerset 'loder' to
Thomas Rocheforde and Richard Cabull, their executors and
assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead in the city of London and
elsewhere within the realm. Dated 1 October 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 June. |
June 19.
Westminster. |
To the abbot and convent of Muchelneye. Order to take again
their letters patent to John Fouler concerning a corrody or maintenance for life which he has in that abbey by grant of King
Henry IV, to admit him and John Penycoke yeoman of the
king's robes to their house, and minister to them such corrody for
their lives and the life of the longest liver, even as John Fouler or
any other before him had, making and delivering to them other
letters patent under the common seal of the house, and writing
again by the bearer what they will do; as John Fouler is minded
to demise his estate therein to the end that he and John Penycoke
may have it, and by advice and assent of the council the king has
granted the same to them with the profits and commodities due of
old time. By p.s. [2937.] |
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Membrane 6d. |
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William Lawney of Suffolk to John Lancastre esquire, his heirs
and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor and advowson of Flixton co. Suffolk which he has by feoffment of the said
William and by release of Simon Felbrigge knight, William Paston
one of the justices of the Common Bench, Richard Steresacre and
Gilbert Debenham esquires. Dated 24 May 12 Henry VI. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment at the church of St. Margaret
within the sanctuary of the abbey of St. Peter Westminster 14
June before Robert Mouter clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem
which is on the chancery file for this year. |
