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Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 4, 1441-1447. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1937.

'Close Rolls, Henry VI: 1441', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 4, 1441-1447, (London, 1937) pp. 28-40. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol4/pp28-40 [accessed 23 April 2024]

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	Membrane 34d. (fn. 1)
	Richard Toly citizen and vintner of London to William Toly clerk, William Hill clerk, John Melbourne grocer, and Bertram Sance vintner citizens of London and to their assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead. Dated 7 October 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 10 October.
	John Wollaton of Notyngham, cousin and heir of William Amyas late of Notyngham, to John viscount and lord Beaumont, John la Zouch, Thomas Rempston knights, John Cokfelde, John de Leek of Landforde, Bartholomew Brokesby esquires, John Bowes, William Babyngton esquire, Robert Clifton esquire, Richard Byngham, Ellen his wife and Richard their son, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Watnowe Chaworth co. Notyngham and all lands there late of William Wollaton his brother. Dated 20 November 19 Henry VI. Witnesses: Robert Cutwolf prior of Newstead in Shirwode, William Babyngton knight, Robert Strelley esquire, Hugh Teverey.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Notyngham 4 October this year before the prior of Lenton, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	George Swyllyngton esquire and Thomas Danyell esquire. Indenture witnessing that about Christmas day next the said Thomas shall be solely seised in fee simple of the manor of Beswyk co. York and all other lands in Yorkshire whereof he or any others to his use are now so seised, and shall make a demise thereof to the said George for life at a rent of half the yearly value of the same, quit of all statutes merchant and of the staple, all recognisances and executions thereof before the king or any of his forefathers in any court of theirs made or recovered, all annuities, rents and charges as the rents and services due to the chief lords excepted; and covenants that after such demise the said Thomas, his heirs and assigns shall at their own expense repair and maintain one half of the said manor and lands and bear the charges thereupon, and the said George, his heirs and assigns one half likewise, that the said George shall by writing under his seal grant to the said Thomas and his assigns power to distrain for arrears, if the said rent be one quarter in arrear, and to enter and hold the premises again in his first estate, thrusting out the said George, his assigns and any others this indenture notwithstanding, if the same be half a year in arrear, and that if the said Thomas shall die in the life time of the said George the rent shall cease; and bond of either party in 500l. for performance of these covenants. Dated 30 September 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties in chancery at Westminster, 3 November.
	William Sye of Henore co. Derby 'gentilman,' John Perot of Underwoode co. Notingham 'yoman,' Richard Strete of Henore 'yoman,' Richard de Draycote of Lescowe co. Derby 'husbondman,' Walter de Draycote 'husbondman,' Luke de Draycote 'colyer,' John Stubley 'laborer' and Richard Daucus 'husbondman,' all of the same, to John Stathom of Morley co. Derby esquire, Henry Stathum, John Stathum, both sons of John Stathum esquire, Nicholas Fitz William, Robert Fraunceys, Robert Barley esquires, John Roley esquire otherwise merchant, William Whityngton, William Bulloke of Onston, Robert Shoter, John Morten of Brayldeston, John Cruker of Twyforde, William Felde of Breyldeston, Richard Selyok of Norton and Thomas Prynce of Wyndley. Release of all actions of attaints and of decies tantum to this date. Dated 13 September 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Chestrefelde on Saturday in the feast of Michaelmas before Thomas Fulthorp and William Ayscogh, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	John Conysby clerk to Thomas Bernarde, Thomas Mylde esquires, William Smyth, William Barker, John Prentys and John Sare all dwelling in Clare, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of a piece of land in 'Rysshecroft' called the 'Gleebe,' with the advowson of the church of St. Vigor Fulborne, which he had jointly with William Derby now deceased by feoffment of William Fulburne. Dated Fulburne, the feast of St. Simon and St. Jude 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 7 November.
	Roger Rage 'husbondman,' William Tymburhill 'colyer,' John del Broke 'laborer,' all of Codnore co. Derby, John Cambell 'bocher,' Benedict Cambell 'laborer,' John Weyneman 'husbondman' and John de Rodes 'laborer,' all of Denby co. Derby to John Stathom of Morley esquire, Henry Stathum, John Stathum, both sons of John Stathum esquire, Nicholas Fitz William, Robert Fraunceys, Robert Barley esquires, John Roley esquire otherwise merchant, William Whityngton, William Bulloke of Onston, Robert Shoter, John Morten of Breyldeston, John Cruker of Twyforde, William Felde of Breyldeston, Richard Selyoke of Norton and Thomas Prynce of Wyndley. Release of all actions of attaints and of decies tantum to this date. Dated 13 September 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Chestrefelde on Saturday in the feast of Michaelmas before Thomas Fulthorpe and William Ayscogh, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	Membrane 33d.
	Robert Hawnell citizen and draper of London to Thomas Gryswolde 'gentilman,' Stephen Grene and John Peretre citizens and drapers of London and to their assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead. Dated 16 September 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 28 September.
	Thomas Byflete (Biflete) citizen and tailor of London to William Colyns one of the clerks of the chancery, his heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, within the realm. Dated 10 October 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 11 October.
	Robert Sparke of Hadescothorp to Thomas Wevoun the elder and John Hidones burgess of Great Jernemuth, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all lands etc. in Hadesco aforesaid, whereof John Coupere of Hadesco made a feoffment to the said Robert and John Rogere of Belton now deceased for performance of his will, and after by charter indented, dated Hadesco Thursday after the Purification 12 Henry IV did confirm to John Say and Emma his wife, their heirs and assigns, all his lands etc. in Hadisco and Thorp, and all utensils thereupon, two pieces of land excepted, to find the said John Coupere and Avelina his wife all their lives in cloth, meat, drink and other things needful according to their estate, and after the death of the said John Coupere, Avelina and Emma John Saye being thereof seised by charter dated Hadesco 18 November 6 Henry, VI did give the same to the said Thomas and John Hidones, their heirs and assigns, by name of all his land etc. in Hadesco with buildings and appurtenances. Witnesses: Thomas Hornyng, Thomas Ryston, John Sharpyng, William Warner, John Bust, Robert Stronge, John Homonde. Dated Hadesco, 30 September 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 12 October.
	John Feriby esquire and Margery his wife to Richard Combe, Richard Russell and John Kyngesdowne, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Little Sheperugge co. Wyltesir and all their lands, rents, reversions and services, woods, mills etc. in Little Sheperugge and Great Sheperugge, all their lands etc. in Swalefelde and Shenyngfelde co. Berkshire and in Holefelde otherwise Hokefelde co. Suthampton, the manor of Sandherst co. Berkshire and all their lands, commons, etc. in Sandherst with wards, marriages, reliefs, heriots, escheats, suits of court etc., all the lands etc. in Sandherst sometime of Nicholas atte Hull, a water mill and close and a meadow called Hulmede in Berkshire sometime of Hugh de Byseley, 20 acres of meadow in Hertle Doumere and Suthcote co. Berkshire, also the manor and advowson of Beaumounde co. Essex and all lands, rents, reversions and services, woods etc. in Beaumounde, all lands etc. in Wokyngham co. Berkshire and Wyltesir sometime of Thomas Masoun, 16 acres of meadow in Puryforde co. Surrey, 5 acres of meadow in a meadow in Puryforde called Watelesham, a messuage, 80 acres of land, 30 acres of wood and 12s. of rent in 'Westhorseleghe' co. Surrey called Wykes, and a yearly rent of 5 marks issuing from the manor of Beaumes as well in Wyltesir as in Berkshire. Witnesses: John Martyn, John West, John Baker, John Godyng, William Wynterhythe. Dated 6 July 19 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Sheperugge co. Wyltesir 26 September this year before the abbot of Redynge and Thomas Haydok, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	John West, son and heir of Ellen one of the daughters and heirs of John Dernewelle, to Peter Paule and John Walyngton clerk, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a messuage, 113 acres of land, 24 acres of meadow, 8 acres of pasture, 2 acres of wood and 6s. 8d. of rent in Weston by Baldoke co. Hertford called Dernewels. Dated 1 October 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 25 October.
	Margaret Pavy to Robert Laurence, Nicholas Croft, John Claghton and John Stoday and to their heirs. General release of all actions real and personal, all intrusions and appeals; and quitclaim of all lands in Lancashire in the tenure of Robert Laurence. Dated the feast of St. Luke 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 26 October.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 20l., made in chancery 11 October this year by John Watkyns of Stokehamonde co. Bukingham, William Gouter of Shoreham co. Sussex, John Brygge of Turvey co. Bedford and Thomas Loughton of London, each 'gentilman,' for Edmund Grey knight, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 100 marks, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to any of the people.
	Membrane 32d.
	John Petyt citizen and mercer of London to James Petyt his brother and John Worsop of London 'draper' and to their executors. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, in London and elsewhere within the realm and over sea. Dated 5 September 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 5 September.
	William Daldeyn, cousin and heir of John Prat clerk, namely son of Isabel his sister, to Thomas Grey knight. Quitclaim of the manors of Hassyngbroke, Walbury and Fanges co. Essex, and of all other lands in those towns which (among other things) Walter Amyas, John Abraham, John Downe clerks, Ralph de Walsham and Thomas Cryklade with the said John Prat had by feoffment of John de Hastynges earl of Penbroke, John Prat having overlived the other feoffees. Dated the eve of Michaelmas 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 27 October.
	Thomas Judges of Houerthorp co. Northampton to Henry Otteware citizen and girdler of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, and all debts to him due. Dated 28 October 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 29 October.
	William Fulbourne of Fulbourne co. Cantebrigge to Thomas Bernarde, Thomas Mylde esquires, William Smyth of Clare, William Barkere, John Prentise and John Sare, all of Clare, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of a piece of land in 'Resshecroft' called the 'Gleebe' with the advowson of the church of St. Vigor Fulbourne, which he had by charter of demise and feoffment of John Conesby otherwise Conyngesby clerk (text follows), dated Tuesday the Decollation of St. John Baptist 19 Henry VI, whereby the said John did demise to him, his heirs and assigns, a dwelling house in Fulbourne by the manor of Shardelowes there as enclosed by walls and ditches, the piece of land and advowson aforesaid, and all other his lands, rents and services in the town and fields of Fulbourne with all rights etc., which William Derby archdeacon of Bedforde, Master John Derby and John Conyngesby had by feoffment of the said William Fulbourne. Witnesses: Richard Wrygth, William att Woode, John Clement, Michael Bowyer, Robert Basere, Robert Treie, Robert Gylot. Dated Fulbourne, Saturday after the Nativity of the Virgin 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 5 November.
	William Hylle citizen and barber of London to John Marke dwelling with Henry Somer, and to Richard Welles barber and William Bernewelle 'upholder' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift, for certain sums of money wherein he is bound to them, of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, his property in London and elsewhere within the realm and in other parts of the world, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 2d. Dated London, 1 January 19 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 6 November this year.
	Richard de Hylton of Denby co. Derby 'nayler,' John Coke of Selston co. Nottingham 'colyer,' John Henryson 'husbondman,' John Bulker 'laborer,' Richard Turnour 'turnour,' John Baker 'laborer,' all of Selston, and John Geffrey of Sallowe co. Derby 'yoman' to John Stathom of Morley co. Derby esquire, Henry Stathum and John Stathum, sons of John Stathum esquire, Nicholas Fitz William, Robert Fraunceys, Robert Barley esquires, John Roley esquire otherwise merchant, William Whityngton, William Bulloke of Onston, Robert Shoter, John Morten of Breyldeston, John Cruker of Twyforde, William Felde of Breyldeston, Richard Selyoke of Norton and Thomas Prynce of Wyndeley. Release of all actions of attaints and decies tantum to this date. Dated 13 September 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Chestrefelde on Saturday in the feast of Michaelmas before Thomas Fulthorp and William Ayscogh, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	Membrane 31d.
	William Middelton citizen and draper of London, otherwise of Hadlegh co. Suffolk 'draper,' to Thomas Denys of Gippewich, John Frere of Aldham, Thomas Gerard, William Turnour, both of Hadlegh, John Grene citizen and goldsmith of London, Thomas Clerk, Nicholas Stone citizens and scriveners of London, Thomas Bagger and John Merston, both of Hadlegh, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead in the city and suburbs of London, the town of Hadlegh and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one horse, price or value 4 marks. Witnesses: Edmund Freman, Thomas Benale, Thomas Smyth of Hadlegh, John Halman, William Braybroke, John Drayton, William atte Wood of London. Dated London, 19 October 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 9 November.
	Robert Croxforde and Henry Benyfelde to Elizabeth who was wife of John Harpden knight. Quitclaim of the manor of Harpden co. Oxford. Dated 1 August 16 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 November this year.
	John Moller of 'Burgh in the Mersshe' co. Lincoln to William Thurlande of Boston merchant and Simon Maye of Burgh aforesaid, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a piece of land with buildings thereupon, 48 acres of land and pasture lying dispersedly in the town and fields of Burgh, and 5 acres of pasture lying dispersedly in Wynthorp co. Lincoln, as contained in feoffments by him made to the said William and Simon, their heirs and assigns. Witnesses: Thomas Flete, Richard Baylly, both of Boston, Richard Fennedyke of Leverton, William Randolfe of Benyngton chaplain, Thomas Prykfelde. Dated 12 November 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 November.
	John Bayly esquire, late secretary of the duke of Clarence, to William Thurlonde of Boston co. Lincoln merchant and William Randolfe of Benyngton chaplain. Quitclaim of the manor of Benyngton with all rents and services of freeholders and neifs, all suits of court, wards, marriages, reliefs, homages, escheats, moors, marshes, turbaries, fisheries, waters, stanks, stews, hays, mills, reversions, commons, rights etc., all his lands etc. in the towns and fields of Skyrbeke, Boston and Leverton and elsewhere in Lincolnshire, and the advowsons of Benyngton church and of a chantry therein founded in honour of the Virgin Mary. Witnesses: Godfrey Bolles, Thomas Prykfelde, John Whytclyfe, Richard Sherde, William Grene. Dated 11 November 20 Henry VI.
	John Bailly late of Bristol esquire, executor of John Kygheley knight, to William Derby knight. General release of all actions real and personal, all executions of statutes merchant or of the staple, or recognisances by reason of any matter between the said William and the testator or executor aforesaid. Dated 11 November 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 13 November.
	Membrane 30d.
	Declaration of Henry Inglose knight, that he has consented to no feoffment of the manors of Tyes and Aldenham in Weston, or of any other lands in Weston, Rynglonde, Morton, Hokeryng, Attylbrigge and Sparham which were of John Stratton, nor made any quitclaim thereof by virtue of any feoffment; and disclaimer and release of any right or title to him or his heirs by virtue of such feoffment. Dated 7 November 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 November.
	John Clyfton of 'Bokenham castell' co. Norffolk knight to John Wodehous esquire of Crosfelde co. Suffolk, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Kymberle co. Norffolk, concerning which there was a dispute between the parties for that a fine was levied at Westminster on the morrow of St. John Baptist 9 Edward II between Thomas de Cailly and Margaret his wife plaintiffs and Walter de Norwico and Katherine his wife deforciants, by virtue whereof the deforciants granted the said manor to the plaintiffs and the heirs of their bodies, to be held of the deforciants and the heirs of the said Walter, with remainder to the deforciants and to the heirs of the said Walter, and John Clyfton was informed that he was a lineal descendant of the plaintiffs, and it was in truth to his disherison for that by search of his evidences, and the heritage which descended to him after the death of Thomas de Cailly, [it appears that] the said Thomas overlived the said Margaret, and had no issue by her, that he took to wife Emma daughter and one of the heirs of Robert Tatersale lord of Tatersale, by whom descended to John Clyfton lineally Bokenham castle and the lordship of Wymondham with other lands etc. in Norffolk, that the said Thomas and Emma had issue Margery who was married to Roger de Clyfton esquire of Lancashire, that they had issue Adam Clyfton knight, who had Constantine, who had John Clyfton knight, who had Constantine, who had the said John Clyfton knight, and this he does hereby declare to be true and worthy to be believed without doubt. Witnesses: Henry Gray, Nicholas Appulyerde, Robert Mortymer esquires, William Cursoun, John Middelton. Dated 7 May 19 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment 16 November this year.
	Thomas Rawley of London 'gentilman' to William Thurlonde of Boston co. Lincoln merchant and William Randolf of Benyngton chaplain. Quitclaim of the manor of Benyngton with all rents and services of freeholders and neifs, suits of court, wards, marriages, reliefs, homages, escheats, moors, marshes, turbaries, fisheries, waters, stanks, stews, hays, mills, reversions, commons, rights etc., and all lands in the towns and fields of Skyrbek, Boston and Leverton and elsewhere in Lincolnshire, and the advowsons of Benyngton church and of a chantry therein founded in honour of the Virgin Mary. Witnesses: Godfrey Bolles, Thomas Prykfelde, John Whitclyf, Richard Sherde, William Grene. Dated 15 November 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 November.
	John Waller of Lamberherst esquire to John Darell, Richard Maghfelde, Ralph Waller, Richard Clyderowe esquires and Ralph Clyve, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the lands etc. in the parishes of Lamberherst and Wadeherst co. Sussex called Wiskardys, Chauncelers, Lokkys, the Yulepe and Whithegosye, and a piece of land containing 2 acres sometime of Robert Veelle, with woods, underwoods, ways, waters, rents, services etc. Witnesses: Thomas Burgoyne, John Courthope, William Aps, Robert Courthope, John Whitemelke. Dated Lamberherst, 10 July 14 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 November this year.
	John Harpour citizen of London 'ledyrseller' to Master Thomas Morstede citizen of London 'surgoun,' John Arnolde 'ledyrseller' and John Neel 'whzttawer' citizen of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead on either side the sea. Witnesses: John Assche 'copersmyth,' William Flete 'mercer,' John Osyun 'ledyrseller.' Dated 3 November 19 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 November this year.
	Membrane 29d.
	William Fulburne to William Derby and John Conesby clerks, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of a piece of land in 'Resshecroft' called the 'Gleebe,' and the advowson of the church of St. Vigor Fulburne. Witnesses: William Newport, John Culpy, John Swettok, William atte Wode, John Clement. Dated Fulburne, Monday before Michaelmas 5 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 November this year.
	John Frampton knight to John Fortescu, John Austell esquire, John Burton merchant and Thomas Burton 'gentilman,' both of Bristol, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents, reversions and services in the town and suburbs of Bristol which they have by his feoffment and by feoffment of Joan Stevenes his mother. Witnesses: John Kelley, John Tretheke esquires, Richard Choke, Thomas Parkhous, Nicholas Hervy. Dated 7 November 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 November.
	John Perot of Selston co. Notingham 'yoman' and John Brokstowe of Notyngham 'glover' to Richard de Burgh serjeant, Thomas Darcy esquire, Thomas Staunton of Staunton, John Stanhop of Rampton, Ralph Leeke of Skreton, William Fitz William of Aslokton, John Wydmerpole of Wydmerpole, John Owethorp of Owethorp, John del Wode, Richard Johnson, both of Stretton, William Babworth of 'Northleverton,' William Lorde of Retforde, John Lancastre of Wyeston and Thomas Darley of Thorp. Release of all actions of attaint and decies tantum to this date. Dated 13 September 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Chestrefelde on Saturday in the feast of Michaelmas before Thomas Fulthorp and William Ayscogh, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	John Lancastre, son and heir of John Lancastre esquire, to Henry Gairstang. Quitclaim of the manor of Barton Hanrede and a third part thereof lately held in dower by Elizabeth late the wife of Richard Cloune, all which John Lancastre the father with John Rome clerk, Richard Burgh, Richard Fitz Nicholl and Thomas Burneham had by charter of Henry Mulso of Gedyngton. Dated 8 November 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 14 November.
	Robert Chelmesforde of Chelmesforde co. Essex 'draper' to John Rouchestre the elder of Terlyng, Robert Lyston of Chelmesforde, John Burton tailor and Richard de Chelmesforde vintner citizens of London and their assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead within the realm. Dated 15 November 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 November.
	Richard Leyot doctor of laws and Walter Veer esquire to Edmund Langto and William Crokeye. Letter of attorney, appointing them to receive from Stephen Chipman otherwise Chapman seisin of a manor in Laverkestoke, otherwise called the manor of Laverkestoke, and lands, rents, reversions and services in Laverkestoke and Rolveston co. Wiltesir, Brokenhurst, Brokleye, Pylle, Paysforde and Crowe co. Suthampton. Dated 2 May 18 Henry VI.
	Memorandum [of acknowledgment] at Marleborgh co. Wiltesir 16 August before William Westbury . . . (Incomplete.)
	Vacated, because otherwise in the nineteenth year. [Calendar, 1435–1441 p. 492.]
	Membrane 28d.
	Thomas Deyr otherwise Welles citizen and draper of London to Thomas Redynge 'powchemaker,' John Croppynge draper, William Walter 'powchemaker,' Richard Messanger goldsmith and John Tailliour tailor citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, his property merchandise and wares and his debts within the realm and elsewhere; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of twelve silver spoons. Dated 14 November 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 14 November.
	Sir John Conyngesby clerk to William Fulburne, his heirs and assigns. Charter of demise and feoffment of a dwelling house in Fulburne by the manor of Shardolowes there as enclosed with walls and ditches, a piece of land in 'Rosshecroft' called the 'Glebe' with the advowson of the church of St. Vigor Fulburne, and all other lands, rents and services with rights etc. in the town and fields of Fulburne which the said John, Sir William Derby archdeacon of Bedforde and Master John Derby clerk had by feoffment of William Fulburne. Witnesses: Richard Wryghte, William atte Wode, John Clement, Roger Gylot, Thomas Russell. Dated London, Tuesday the Decollation of St. John Baptist 19 Henry VI.
	John Conyngesby clerk to Nicholas Adam. Letter of attorney, appointing him to give William Fulburne seisin of a dwelling house by the manor of Shardelowes, a piece of land in 'Rosshecroft' called the 'Glebe' with the advowson of the church of St. Vigor Fulburne, and all other lands, rents and services to him and others given by charter of the said William. Dated London, Monday in the feast of St. Augustine 19 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing, 17 November this year.
	John Heydoun and Reynold Rous to James Davy 'brewer,' Juliana his wife and Robert their son and to the heirs and assigns of the said James. Charter of demise and feoffment of the whole messuage at 'Charyngcrosse' co. Middlesex called the 'Swan,' with three dwelling houses and gardens thereto attached, namely between the high road leading to the church of St. Martin in the Field on the west, the high road leading from 'Charyngcrosse' to London on the south, a tenement of the abbot of Westminster on the east and the churchyard of the said church on the north; also of 4 acres of meadow and 4 acres of arable land in the fields of St. Giles of the Lepers, the arable land lying in two pieces there and the meadow in one piece, namely between the high road leading to St. Giles of the Lepers on the east, land late of the baron de Castello on the west, land of lord Beaumount on the south and land of the house of St. Giles on the north, all which the grantors had by feoffment of John Clerk of Westminster, jointly with Master Peter Stukele clerk, John Joos and Thomas Depden who have made them a quitclaim thereof. Witnesses: Robert Nyk, John Olyver, Robert Hoo, John Faune, Richard Meredryk. Dated 'Charyngcrosse,' 14 November 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 November.
	John Emonde of Craneworth co. Norffolk esquire, son and heir of Roger Emonde son and heir of Maud Botourde daughter and heir of Baldwin Botourde knight, to John Wodehous esquire, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Kymburle co. Norffolk called Botourdis. Witnesses: Henry Gray, Nicholas Appilyerde, Robert Mortymer esquires, William Cursoun, John Middelton, both of Kymburle. Dated 16 October 20 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.
	Robert Pounde citizen and grocer of London to Robert Whityngham, Richard Alrede esquires, John Poutrell, Thomas Pounde, Thomas Frost 'gentilman,' John Melborne, Richard Lee and Walter Pounde citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Charter of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable within the realm and elsewhere on either side the sea. Dated 20 March 17 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 November this year.