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Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 6, 1454-1461. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1947.

'Close Rolls, Henry VI: 1458', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 6, 1454-1461, (London, 1947) pp. 300-317. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol6/pp300-317 [accessed 23 April 2024]

1458


	37 HENRY VI.

June 10. Westminster.	Peter Alfold of the parish of St. George by 'Estchepe' London 'mercer,' to the king. Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc. in the city of London.
	Condition, that Lewis Vaskes master of a ship of Portugal called the 'Saint Mary de Nazareth,' Lupus Vaskes and other the merchants and seamen who in December last touched therewith at the port of Dertmouth co. Devon, have not had free egress from that port, so that they may not sail to Portugal therewith and with their goods and merchandise, or that either the said Lewis or Lupus shall before 10 June next, deliver to the chancellor for the time being letters of Alfonso king of Portugal and Algarve and lord of Ceuta (Cepte) containing his answer to a matter specified in letters of the king now sent over by the said Lupus to the said Alfonso, or if neither of them shall before 10 June next, deliver such letters to the chancellor, then within eight months after one of them shall so deliver letters with the answer of the said Alfonso containing also a reasonable cause wherefore neither of them might deliver the same before the date aforesaid.
	John Brampton of the parish of St. Michael in 'Crokedlane' London 'fysshmonger,' to the king. (Like) recognisance.
	Like condition.
	Nonus Gunsalve of Lushborne in Portugal merchant, to the king. (Like) recognisance for 100 marks.
	Like condition.
May 10. Westminster.	John Neville late of Middelham co. York knight and William Brandon of Suthwerk co. Surrey esquire, to Queen Margaret. Recognisance for 100l., payable on the feast of St. Martin in winter next, to be levied etc. in the county and city (sic) aforesaid.
	Cancelled upon her acknowledgment.
	The said John Neville and Fulk Stafford late of Hervyngton co. Worcester esquire, to Queen Margaret.
	Like recognisance payable on Whitsunday 1459.
May 9. Westminster.	John Neville and Thomas Neville late of Erysby co. Lincoln knight, to Queen Margaret. Like recognisance payable on the feast of St. Martin in winter 1459.
	John Neville and Thomas Neville, to Queen Margaret. Like recognisance payable on Whitsunday 1460.
May 10. Westminster.	John Neville and Thomas Bekwith of Clynte co. York esquire, to Queen Margaret. Like recognisance payable on the feast of St. Martin in winter 1460.
	John Neville and Humphrey Bourghchier of Chesthunt co. Middlesex esquire, to Queen Margaret. Like recognisance payable on Whitsunday 1461.
	John Neville and John Radclyff of Attilburgh co. Norffolk esquire, to Queen Margaret. Like recognisance payable on the feast of St. Martin in winter 1461.
	John Neville and Richard Fenys of Herst Mounceux co. Sussex knight, to Queen Margaret. Like recognisance payable on Whitsunday 1462.
May 11. Westminster.	John Neville and Gerard Salvan late of Northalverton co. York, to Queen Margaret. Like recognisance payable on the feast of St. Martin in winter 1462.
June 27. Westminster.	John Neville and Robert Babthorp of Babthorp co. York esquire, to Queen Margaret. Like recognisance payable on Whitsunday 1463.
	Richard Burdon citizen and skinner of London, to Richard Snowdon skinner and John Snowdon tailor citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one standing silver piece with cover called a 'chalice pece' worked with leaves upon the 'knop,' and two silver salts partly gilt with one cover. Dated 4 July, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 July.
June 10. Westminster.	John Browe of Wodehede co. Roteland esquire, to the king. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Roteland.
	Condition, that he shall appear in person in chancery on the morrow of St. Martin next, and meantime shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Robert Danvers or any of the people.
	Memorandum (in margin) that he did that day appear.
June 10. Westminster.	Walter Blount of Ayelwaston co. Derby, Henry Inglos of Delham co. Norfolk, William Holgyll of Chesewyke co. Middlesex esquires and Thomas Pygge of Boston co. Lincoln 'gentilman,' to the king. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in the counties aforesaid.
	Condition, that John Browe shall appear etc. (as above).
	John Browe (as above), to Walter Blount esquire. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Roteland.
	(Like) condition.
	John Browe (as before), to Henry Inglos esquire. (Like) recognisance.
	(Like) condition.
	John Browe (as before), to William Holgyll esquire. (Like) recognisance.
	(Like) condition.
	John Browe (as before), to Thomas Pygge 'gentilman.' (Like) recognisance.
	(Like) condition.
	Membrane 9d.
Aug. 2. Westminster.	John Wyche of Bristol 'marchaunt,' to the king. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Bristol.
	Condicion, that John Wyche bring the custumes, subsidies etc. due unto the kyng in his porte of Bristowe fro the day of makyng of his letters patentes unto John Wyche of the office of serchershipp in the said porte in a quarter of a yere folowyng 100 marc in encresse and surplusage over the precedentes of eny quarter two yeres last afore passed in the eschequer accompted, or prevayle the kyng by wey of forfeitez the said 100 marc in the seide quarter, and so quarterly 100 marc as long as he shall occupie the seide office, yf the navye passe and come lade with merchaundise in saufte as hath done hertofore in the said two yeres, provided he shall stonde soole serchour in the saide porte, reteynyng to his proper use half the forfeitz of the goodes etc. by him lawefully forfeited within the seide porte or any porte, place or crike longyng, and occupie the office as long as he berith him wele and prevayleth the kyng; and yf he be discharged of his office, or eny supervisoure or countrouller of the serche intromitte by auctoritee of the kynges lettres patentes in his office duryng the saide quarter and as long as he berith him wele, this reconisaunce be hadde for nought and elles to stonde in his strength and effecte. English.
	William Medewe 'yoman,' John Dynne 'barbour,' both of Westminster, John Baffe of the parish of St. Sepulchre without 'Neugate' London and William Langthorn of York 'marchaunt,' to the king. Recognisance for 400 marks, to be levied etc. in the town and city aforesaid.
	Condicion, that John Wyche bringe etc. (as above).
Aug. 7. Westminster.	Thomas Stucley of Walden co. Essex 'gentilman,' to Richard Stucley esquire. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Essex.
	Condition, that Edmund Grey lord Grey and Ruthyn, William Lakyn serjeant at law, John Ansty the elder esquire and William Roger citizen of London shall before Christmas day next at the request of the said Thomas make a quitclaim to Richard Stukeley esquire or his nominees of the whole place or tenement in Chepyngwalden co. Essex called Stucle which they had (fuerunt) by feoffment of Thomas Stukeley late of Cambridgeshire.
	Robert Dodyngton citizen and vintner of London, to Robert Heworth 'gentilman,' John Beauley 'gentilman,' John Humberston vintner and John Brampton fishmonger citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm and over seas, and all debts to him due. Dated 12 August, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 August.
	Master Gerard van Delf physician, to Paul van de Bessen, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels within the realm or elsewhere. Dated 25 August, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 August.
	John Stodard citizen and tailor of London, to John Grenefeld 'gentilman,' John Hedlam 'gentilman,' John Fourmere' gentilman,' William Kesburgh 'haberdassher' and Thomas Rokesburgh 'skynner' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere in England. Dated 18 August, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 August.
	Martin Peytewyn citizen and tailor of London, to Thomas lord Roos, John Ormond, Humphrey Stafford, Edward Aysshton esquires, John Kelk citizen and goldsmith of London and Richard White gentilman, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere in England. Dated 9 August, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 August.
	William Heron citizen and 'haberdassher' of London, to John Colrede citizen and 'haberdassher' of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated London, 20 January, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 August.
	Manta Wulfrey of London widow, to Richard Mariot 'gentilman' and Humphrey Hayford citizen and goldsmith of London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all her goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 21 August, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 August.
	Membrane 8d.
	John Pygot of Dunstable, to Thomas Pygot 'gentilman,' Edmund Pygot citizen and skinner of London, John Holme of Dunstable and Henry Leynard, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels on either side the sea. Dated 1 May, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 August.
	John Derykson of Westminster 'beerbrewer' and 'hatmaker,' to Henry Logan citizen and mercer of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated 4 August, 1458, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 August.
	Thomas Stucley of Walden co. Essex 'gentilman,' to Richard Stucley esquire, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents and services etc. in Chepyng Walden and Abbot's Walden sometime of Dionysia Stucley, and of a tenement or inn called the 'Belle' with houses, shops, gardens etc. at the 'Stronde' without Temple bar London, all which the said Richard has in possession. Dated 6 August, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 August.
	John Selle the elder of Enefeld co. Middlesex 'maltman,' to Thomas Doo 'yeman,' William Cordell 'maltman,' both of Enefeld, Richard Smyth brewer and John Beretyn draper citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels, property, merchandise and wares in Enefeld, Middlesex and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 6 July, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 August.
	John Noone, son and heir of Thomas Noone of Tilney co. Norffolk, to Robert Noone his brother and to his heirs. Grant of the reversion of certain messuages, lands etc. in Tilney late of Thomas his father, now in the tenure of Richard Roger of Bishop's Lenn, and Katherine his wife, mother of the said John, subject to a rent of half the yearly value; and gift of all other his lands there subject to a yearly rent of 30s. Dated 13 July, 36 Henry VI.
	John Noone, to Robert Howson vicar of Tilney and John Maune of Tilney 'gentilman.' Letter of attorney, appointing them to give Robert Noone his brother seisin of all his lands etc. in Tilney. Dated (as the last).
	John Noone (as first above), to Robert Noone his brother of London, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of his capital messuage in Tilney and all other his lands there and in Teryngton, Issynglyngton and Well co. Norffolk, and Wysebeche co. Cantebrigge or elsewhere in those counties, rendering to the grantor after the death of Katherine his mother half the yearly value of the same. Dated 10 August, 36 Henry VI.
	John Noone (as before), to William Walton esquire and Robert Howson vicar of Tilney. Letter of attorney, appointing them to enter his capital messuage in Tilney and all other his lands there and in Teryngton, Issynglyngton, Well and Wysebeche or elsewhere in Norffolk and Cambridgeshire, and to give Robert Noone his brother seisin thereof. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings and charter, 11 August.
	Thomas Hovyngham of London 'fysshmonger,' to William Marowe citizen and alderman of London, John Colyns chaplain and Richard Flete of Southampton 'gentilman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm. Dated 8 August, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 August.
	Membrane 7d.
	Nicholas Parker notary public of the city of London, to Geoffrey Coytmore gentleman, Robert Kent, Thomas Kenegey, John Naseby proctors general of the court of Canterbury and John Warham citizen and 'taloughchaundeler' of London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 12 May, 1458, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 June.
	John Veysy citizen and 'peautrer' of London, to Henry Aleyn draper and John Maun baker citizens of London, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due within the realm. Dated 17 December, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 June.
	Nicholas Broke citizen and 'wodemonger' of London, to William Laken, William Wangford, Thomas Littelton, William Notyngham, William Skyerne, Thomas Froddesham and John Crosse. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm and elsewhere. Dated 7 June, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 June.
	Thomas Heldar of Abrygge in the parish of Lamburn co. Essex 'husbondman,' to Richard Vere knight, Thomas Scargyll esquire, John de Boys of Haveryng atte Boure 'yoman,' Thomas Brittell citizen and mercer of London, Richard Bankys of Lamburn and John Trappys of Theydon Boys, son and heir of John Trappys of Lamburn, their heirs and assigns. Charter of demise and feoffment of the whole tenement with garden and curtilage adjacent in Abrygge, namely between high ways on the east, south and west and a brook on the north, which with John Lambe now deceased the grantor had by feoffment of John Trappys the father. Witnesses: Stephen Pykeman, Thomas Laxton, Richard Poyntell, John Trappys the younger, John Poyntell. Dated 9 June, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 June.
	John Olyf citizen and brewer of London, to William Marowe alderman citizen and grocer of London, Robert Walsham 'gentilman,' Sir Robert Porter clerk and Robert Cappys 'gentilman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property, debts and chattels within the realm and elsewhere. Dated 10 June, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 June.
June 15. Westminster.	Thomas Percy knight lord Egremond, to Richard earl of Salisbury. Recognisance for 4,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
	Condicion, that lorde Egremond duryng ten yeres next kepe the pees ayenst the erle, his wyff, his children, servauntes and tenauntes, and if he kepe not the pees, and that shewed unto the chaunceller and the two chief juges so evidently that they thynke resonable to trye it, then it be laufull to the erle and his executours to sewe execucion of the seid reconisaunce and elles not. English.
	Robert Kirkeham clerk dean of the free chapel of St. Stephen within Westminster palace and the chapter, to John Sturgeon and Thomas Frowyk, executors of Nicholas Sturgeon clerk. General release of all personal actions by reason of their administration or executorship. Dated the chapter house, 10 June, 36 Henry VI.
	(The said) dean and chapter, to John Sturgeon of London 'mercer.' General release of all personal actions. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings in the chapter house at Westminster, 10 July.
	John Upnore of London draper, to Ralph Joselyn citizen and alderman, William Dyxson citizen and 'shepman' and Walter Langcryche citizen and draper, all of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels on either side the sea. Dated 1 August, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 16 June this year.
June 13. Westminster.	John Poutrell, to William bishop of Winchester. Recognisance for 100l. payable on the feast of St. Peters Chains next, to be levied etc. in Middlesex.
	Cancelled upon the bishop's acknowledgment, made 18 July this year.
	The said John, to the said bishop. (Like) recognisance for 120l. payable on the feast of St. Andrew next.
	Cancelled upon the bishop's acknowledgment, made 1 December, 37 Henry VI.
	William Askham otherwise Boston of Suthwerk co. Surrey 'glover,' to John Smyth, Peter Sivyll, Richard Askham and Robert Drope, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm or elsewhere, and all debts to him due. Dated 29 June, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 July.
	Membrane 6d.
	Nicholas Peke of Higham co. Suffolk 'clothemaker,' son of William Peke the elder late of Higham, to John earl of Oxford, Robert Broke of Dedham co. Essex merchant, John Buk of Stratford co. Suffolk and John Skynner of Higham, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents and services etc. in Higham and Stoke co. Suffolk; and to the earl and the others, their executors and assigns, of all his goods and chattels. Witnesses: Richard Stratford 'gentilman,' John Chirchehawe, William Whitby, John Palmer, Robert Melle, John Smyth, Robert Hakon. Dated Higham, 20 June, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 June.
	Thomas Stokdale esquire, to Thomas Hedlam citizen and draper of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 4 May 1458, 36 Henry VI.
	Thomas Stokdale esquire, to Thomas Hedlam (as above) and Alice wife of the grantor, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents and services in the town and parish of Berkyng co. Essex. Witnesses: Nicholas Woleneaux esquire, Robert Welle chaplain, Hugh Hunte. Dated Berkeyng, 5 January, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 June.
	Membrane 5d.
	John Tabour of Gyng Margrete co. Essex 'tanner,' to William Welde, John Welde his son of Wretill, John Wodecok of Gyng Margrete 'husbondman,' John Lyghtffote the elder and John Lyghtffote his son of Gyng Mounteney, their heirs and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his lands, rents and services in Gyng Margrete or in Essex, and of all his goods and chattels, property and debts within the realm and elsewhere. Witnesses: John Celvester 'tanner,' Robert Frensche, Thomas Crowcheman. Dated Gyng Margrete, 26 May, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 July this year.
	Miles Standissh citizen and grocer of London, to Robert Joce 'gentilman,' Thomas Hertwell saddler and Richard Rose brewer citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property and chattels 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 10 October, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 July.
	Henry Molle of Suthwerk co. Surrey 'bierbrewer,' to William Dodde citizen and 'haberdassher' of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated 21 July 1458, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 July.
	John Smert late of Northmymmes, son and heir of Robert Smert of Northmymmes, to John Fortescu knight, John Gough, John Nicoll and John Knyghton and to the heirs and assigns of John Fortescu. Quitclaim with warranty of the whole tenement in Northmymmes called 'Walterestenement,' and the whole croft called 'Foxecrofte,' with all lands, appurtenances etc., which John Fortescu and the others had by demise and feoffment of Robert Smert the father and Alice his wife; also of a grove called 'Walteresgrove' and 1½ acre of land and meadow there which they had by demise and feoffment of Robert Hoton, and he by feoffment of Robert Smert. Dated 17 July, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 July.
May 26. Westminster.	John Breknok, Thomas Parker, each of the king's household esquire, Homo Bonegrete and Frederick de Palacio, each of Genoa merchant, to the king. Recognisance for 1,200l., to be levied etc. in Buckinghamshire and Herefordshire.
	Condition, that whereas by letters patent of 27 May, 36 Henry VI, the king has given licence to Lawrence Barbarigo and Homo Bonegrete, themselves, their factors or attorneys to buy for the king in his name 2,400 sacks of wool, and one or divers times as they please in the ports of London and Cicestre and other ports and places to one of them adjacent to ship the same in his name in carracks, galleys or other vessels and carry it beyond the mountains to Italy and through the straits of Marrok as they please, 1,200 sacks before 1 June, 1459, and 1,200 before 1 June, 1460, rendering to the king 26s. 8d. a sack and the duties of Calais and no more, to be taken to the king's use by the factors or deputies to be by the king or the treasurer appointed without rendering other account, the wool first laded shall be truly carried thither without unlading or demise of any parcel thereof this side Italy, and within one year after shipment letters under seal of some city or town beyond the said mountains and straits shall be brought into chancery witnessing that the same was carried thither.
	John Breknok, Frederick de Palacio and Homo Bonegrete (all as above), to the king. (Like) recognisance, to be levied etc. in Buckinghamshire.
	Like condition concerning 1,200 sacks of wool to be shipped before 1 June, 1460.
Aug. 29. Westminster.	John Broddesworth citizen and mercer of London, to Henry Gairstang. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in the city of London.
	Condition, that whereas the said John is attached to answer to the said Henry for a debt of 40 marks, and by reason thereof is committed to the Flete prison, he shall appear in person in chancery in the octaves of St. Hilary next and render himself to the said prison, and meantime shall not alien any lands whereof he is now seised or possessed, or whereof any others are seised or possessed to his use.
	Membrane 4d.
March 15. Westminster.	To the abbot and convent of Athelney. Request to admit to their house Edward Bromflete esquire the king's servant, whom he has sent thither, and minister to him for life such corrody or maintenance a year as John Wykeham otherwise Wycambe deceased or any other person heretofore had, making him letters patent under the seal of the house with mention of what he shall take, and writing again by the bearer what they will do. By K.
March 15. Westminster.	To the abbot and convent of Athelney. Nomination of John Bowdon the king's servant, one of the clerks of the signet, to receive the pension wherein by reason of the abbot's new creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks until by them provided with a benefice; and order to make him letters patent concerning the same under the chapter seal, writing again by the bearer what they will do. By K.
March 24. Westminster.	William Swyllyngton of Dryffeld the younger, Christopher Burgh of Burgh, John Askham of the city of York, John Redmayn of Semer esquires, all co. York, and Roger Gentyle, to the king. Recognisance for 375l., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
	Condition, that whereas by advice and assent of the council the king has made order that 2,000 sacks of wool of Cotteswold, the 'Marches' and Lempster, or of such wool as used of old time to be worked into cloth beyond the mountains, be yearly carried (thither) in his name during three years, as in an act of council it appears, and the king was indebted in divers sums to Henry Percy earl of Northumberland, elder son of Henry late earl, for keeping of the castle and town of Berwick upon Twede and the Estmarch towards Scotland, in part payment thereof by letters patent of 23 March, 36 Henry VI, he granted licence to Roger Gentyle, his executors, deputies, factors or attorneys native or alien in the ports of London and Cicestre in his name once or divers times as they please to ship in one or more galleys, carracks, ships or vessels 130 sacks, parcel of the 2,000 sacks to be there shipped in his name for the first year beginning 16 July, 35 Henry VI, and 245 sacks of the 2,000 to be shipped in the second year and carried beyond the mountains, and to carry the same beyond the mountains or through the straits of Marrok, reckoning and answering to the king at the rate of 4 marks only a sack for all customs, subsidies and duties thereupon, and to keep those 4 marks in his own hands to be applied in part payment as aforesaid, the whole of that wool shall be taken thither, and within one year after shipment letters testimonial under seal of some good town beyond the mountains shall be brought into chancery witnessing that the same was brought thither.
June 25. Westminster.	John Houghton esquire, to Henry Uvedale and Thomas Rogers the elder. Recognisance for 4l. payable on Michaelmas day next, to be levied etc. in the city of London.
	Cancelled upon the acknowledgment of the said Henry, made 2 June, 37 Henry VI.
	The said John, to the said Henry and Thomas. Like recognisance payable on Midsummer day next.
	Likewise cancelled.
July 1. Westminster.	John Uffenham of Dounton 'gentilman,' Robert Floure of Worton 'gentilman' and John Floure of Bishops Lavyngton 'husbondman,' all co. Wiltesir, to Henry Upton. Recognisance for 21l. payable on Michaelmas day next, to be levied etc. in Wiltesir.
	The said John Uffenham, Robert and John Floure, to the said Henry. Like recognisance payable on Michaelmas day, 1459.
July 20. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Roteland. Order to cause a regard to be made of the forest of Roteland according to the capitula following, and that the same be made before 8 August next.
	Capitula.
	William Chaunt of London notary, to Geoffrey Feldyng, Richard Lee aldermen and citizens of London, Geoffrey Coytmore, Adam Wodham 'gentilmen' and Master John Naseby notary, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Witnesses: Nicholas Parker, Richard Gouxhill notaries, John Castre citizen and barber of London. Dated 25 July, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 July.
	Membrane 3d.
	Richard May of London 'gentilman,' to John Dobbys the elder 'salter,' William Large 'peautrer' citizens of London and John Porte of Pryttilwell co. Essex 'mercer,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm; and in name of possession he has delivered to them one silver spoon. Dated 28 July, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 July.
May 31. Westminster.	Homo Bonegrete of Venice, Julian Salvaegus of Genoa, Francis Dyes of Spain, Nicholas de Pezolo, Lewis Tronus, both of Venice, Jerome Duodo of Venice, John de Barde of Florence, John Lomelinus of Genoa, Gregory Senturionus, Francis Spynola, Gregory de Laveto and Simon Cataneus, all of Genoa merchants, to the king. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in the city of London.
	Condition, that whereas certain hired soldiers of Calais with great power of other subjects of the king joined with them in ships of Calais furnished and arrayed for war did by main force take at Tylbury in the river Thames and bring to Calais three ships of Holand wherein, by virtue of letters patent of 8 December, 35 Henry VI, to John Walcomstraso merchant of Venice and the said Homo, Lawrence Barbarigo and the said Homo as attorneys of the said John did on 25 January, 35 Henry VI, in the port of London ship 122½ sacks 18 cloves of wool in 52 sarplers and two pockets in a ship of John Sotard called 'le James' of Borough, 82½ sacks 14 cloves in 36 sarplers in a ship of James Petirson called 'le Thomas' of Middelburgh, and 67 sacks 19 cloves in 30 sarplers in a ship of John Bartefoteson called 'le Martion' of Ermuth, all to be taken to Seland and thence beyond the mountains, after paying the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due, as appears by the books of the customers or collectors of customs and subsidies upon wool, hides and woolfells in that port, and did there dispose of the wool at their pleasure, damages 3,200l. as estimated by the king and council, and for restitution to them by advice of the council the king by letters patent of 27 May last, did grant the said Lawrence and Homo licence themselves, their factors or attorneys to buy in his name certain wool, and in the ports of London and Cicestre and other ports and places adjacent once or divers times as they please to ship the same in carracks, galleys or other vessels, and carry it to Italy beyond the mountains or through the straits of Marrok, if within one year it may be duly found by the king or council that the value of the wool taken by the soldiers, and the costs and payments made by the said Lawrence and Homo for recovery thereof amount not to 3,000l. or exceed that sum, they shall abide the judgment of the king by advice of the council concerning all such excess or deficiency.
May 4. Westminster.	John Bate clerk and Thomas Bate, to Ralph Pole. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels and church goods in Staffordshire.
	Condition, that John Bate shall abide and perform the award of Thomas Kyrkeby clerk keeper of the chancery rolls, Robert Kirkeham clerk, Robert Danvers and Walter Moile justices of the Bench, arbitrators indifferently chosen on his behalf and on behalf of the said Ralph, Nicholas Fyndern esquire, Thomas Assheby, Thomas Staunton, Henry Fylyngley and Henry Brokesby, touching all actions real and personal, all trespasses, offences, plaints, debts and demands between the parties, and touching the right and title of the manor of Stretton in the 'Felde' and all lands etc. in Twycrosse and Ednynghale and elsewhere in Derbyshire, Leycestershire and Staffordshire sometime of Margery who was wife of Aymer Taverner, so that the same be made before Allhallows next, and if the arbitrators may not agree, the award of William bishop of Winchester the chancellor as umpire, provided the same be made before Christmas day next.
	Ralph Pole the elder and Nicholas Fyndern esquire, to John Bate clerk. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels in Derbyshire.
	Like condition, mutatis mutandis.
	Richard Bonyfaunt of London 'mercer,' to Geoffrey Feldyng alderman of London, John Pemberton clerk, William Laken 'gentilman,' Thomas Stylle citizen and mercer of London, John Boterwyke, John Neve, John Gadde and John Bauknot, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels on either side the sea. Dated 1 December, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 July.
	Christiana late the wife of Thomas Hyll burgess and 'mercer' of Great Jernemuth in her widowhood, to Miles Stapylton knight and his assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels within the realm; and she has put him in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated Monday before Midsummer, 36 Henry VI.
	Christiana (as above), to Miles Stapylton knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all the messuages, lands, buildings etc. in Great Jernemuth sometime of Thomas Hyll, which she and the said Miles had by charter of demise and feoffment of John Pynnes of Great Jernemuth burgess and Thomas Drapere of Kessynglond, dated Great Jernemuth, Monday after Corpus Christi, 27 Henry VI. Dated Monday before Midsummer, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing at Great Jernemuth, 10 August, before Richard Fryston, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	Membrane 2d.
	William abbot of St. Mary and St. Botulph Thornhey co. Cantebrigge of the order of St. Benedict in the diocese of Ely and the convent, to John Delabere bishop of St. Davids. Gift, for 200 marks beforehand paid and for other benefits conferred upon them, of a yearly rent of 20l. for his life, with power to distrain for arrears upon the monastery and upon all their manors and lands; and they have put him in possession thereof by payment of 4d. Dated the chapter house, 19 October, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Thorney abbey, on the eve of the Assumption, before Walter Taylard, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	Simon Dallyng rector of Haliwell co. Huntingdon, to John Leek, Thomas Welles clerks, John Cheker the younger, William Judde the younger and John Bry, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Witnesses: William Judde the elder, Thomas Aungewyn, John Touslond, Henry Talle, John Donholt. Dated 18 April, 36 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at St. Ives co. Huntingdon, on Monday before the Assumption, before Gerard de la Hay, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
Aug. 25. Westminster.	To J. bishop of Landaff. Nomination of John Bury to receive the pension wherein by reason of his new creation the bishop is bound to one of the king's clerks, until by him provided with a benefice. (fn. 1)
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	Membrane 40. (fn. 2)
Oct. 12. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Salop for the time being. Order to pay to Margaret countess of Shrewsbury 20 marks a year during the nonage of Thomas viscount Lysle, son and heir of John viscount Lysle who was slain by the king's enemies while on his service in the duchy of Aquitaine, and to pay her the arrears since the said John's death; as for divers considerations him specially moving, by letters patent of 4 September last, the king granted her the wardship of the said Thomas, and from the death of the said John during his nonage for her relief and his maintenance 20 marks a year of the issues, profits etc. of the said county.
	Et erat patens.
Oct. 20. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Yorkshire for the time being. Order every year to pay to Lawrence Werham the king's servant, under clerk of his kitchen, the wages of janitor of York castle during his life, and to pay him the arrears thereof from 9 June last, on which day the king granted him that office for life, to be occupied by himself or by deputy, with the wages, fees, profits etc. thereto due and accustomed of old time, to be taken of the issues, profits etc. of the county.
	Membrane 38. (fn. 3)
Nov. 23. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Warwick and Leicester for the time being. Order to pay to Joan Asteley widow, late the king's nurse, 50 marks a year of life, and the arrears since Michaelmas 34 Henry VI; as the king has granted her for life from that date 50 marks a year of the issues, profits and revenues of those counties.
	Et erat patens.
	Membrane 31. (fn. 4)
Oct. 30. Westminster.	To the escheator in Wiltshire. Order to give Henry Ogaun and Emmot his wife seisin of the manor of Westrop otherwise Westhorp otherwise Westhorp and Hampton by Hyworth, a third part of the manor of Estbedwynd, and a moiety of twenty messuages and three virgates of land in Wotton Basset; as it is found by inquisition, taken before William Ovedale late escheator, that William Beauchamp knight, Nicholas Wotton, John Battescombe, Thomas Strangeferie (Strangefere) clerk and John Wotton were seised of the premises, and by charter indented demised the same to Robert Baker and William Wenlok chaplains, their heirs and assigns, by name of the manor and third part aforesaid and a moiety of all their messuages, lands, rents, reversions and services in Wotton Basset, having obtained licence of the king in respect of the said manor, that the said Robert and William by charter indented with like licence demised the said manor, by name of all their messuages, lands, rents, reversions and services in Westhorp and Hampton, the said moiety and third part to Nicholas Wotton for life without impeachment of waste, with remainder to Elizabeth one of the daughters of the said Nicholas and then wife of John Milis and to the heirs of her body, remainder to the right heirs of the said Nicholas, that Elizabeth by John Milis had issue Emmot and died, that Nicholas died seised of the estate aforesaid, with remainder to the said Emmot and to the heirs of her body, and that the manor of Westhorp and Hampton is held in chief by the service of the twentieth part of one knight's fee, the said third part in chief by the service of the fortieth part, and the said moiety of another than the king; and Henry Ogaun has proved the age of the said Emmot in Somerset before John Neweton and William Brownnyng the younger commissaries appointed in that behalf, and the king has taken his fealty.
Sept. 12. Westminster.	To the escheator in Warwickshire. Order to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with the manors of Overesley and Merston Botiller, delivering to John Nevyll esquire any issues thereof taken; as it is found by inquisition, taken before the escheator, that Mary who was wife of Ralph Nevyll knight at her death held the manor of Overesley with the advowson or patronage of the abbey of St. Mary and St. John Baptist Alyncestre and the advowson of the chantry of St. Mary in the parish church of Alyncestre, both appendent to that manor time out of mind, and the manor of Merston Botiller, that those manors are held of another than the king, and that the said John is her son and next heir.
	To the escheator in Staffordshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor of Tyrley, held for life by Ralph Nevyll knight by grant of John Nevyll, with reversion to John Nevyll esquire, son and heir of the said Mary and to his heirs.
	Membrane 23. (fn. 5)
Nov. 17. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London and Middlesex for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas Thorp the arrears of 12d. a day since 16 November last, on which date for good service the king granted to him for life the officer of keeper of the privy wardrobe in the Tower of London, to be occupied by himself or by deputy, with the wages, fees, profits and dwellings to that office pertaining of old time, to be taken of the farm of the counties of London and Middlesex and of the issues, profits and revenues of those counties; and 12d. a day were heretofore allowed for the fees and wages aforesaid, as appears by certificate of the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer sent into chancery at the king's command, and remaining upon the chancery file.