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Membrane 34d. |
July 20.
Westminster. |
To the warden of the Flete prison. Order by mainprise of Thomas
Skelton of Cumberland, James de Ramesey and John Whyte of London
and Luke Cosyn of Kent to set free John Quenyld until the octaves of
Michaelmas, he having surrendered to a judgment of the justices of the
Bench at suit of Thomas Mareschall chaplain for debt. |
July 17.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John Kyngesmulle of Berkshire, John Laghwhyrry of Cornwall,
Nicholas Husse of Devon and Robert Char of Dorset, in favour of
Richard Wightlond at suit of William atte Halle for an account when
he was plaintiff's bailiff and receiver in Esthorp. |
July 12.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Hugh de Malpas,
John de Wetehale, William de Walshall, John Cokayn, John Ryston
and John de Molynton of Staffordshire to set free John Haywardyn
from Neugate prison, to which he was committed upon information
of Philip de Burton esquire that he is a spy and adherent of France. |
July 23.
Westminster. |
To William de Shipwith, Roger de Harleston, William Bateman and
Richard de la Laund and two of them, lately appointed to make
inquisition concerning alleged trespasses committed by William
Dulay of Paxton and other evildoers against the dean and chapter
of St. Mary Lincoln, and to hear and determine the same. Writ
of supersedeas, in the absence of Roger de Trumpiton knight, who is
at sea on the king's service in the company of John king of Castille
and Leon and duke of Lancastre. By C. at the instance of the duke. |
July 28.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Deigher
of London 'coteler,' John Berford of London 'taillour,' Hugh de
Miton and William Gisborne of Yorkshire to set free Walter Selk of
London 'goldsmyth' from Neugate gaol; as lately the king ordered
the sheriffs to certify in chancery the cause of his imprisonment and
the tenor of any command to them addressed, and they certified that
he was taken by the name of Walter Hales of London 'goldsmyth'
by virtue of a writ, a copy whereof they sent with the certificate,
containing that he was outlawed in Middlesex for disseising Richard
Sugworth of tenements in Lewes, which is in Sussex, on Thursday 30 June
Edward III, the year being omitted; and the king after commanded
the sheriff and coroners of Middlesex to certify in chancery whether
any outlawry was there published against the said Walter in
38 Edward III or later, and whether there was in the county a town
named Lewes, and they certified that after inspection of their rolls
and records they found do such outlawry, and that there is no such
town, so that there is manifest error in the process aforesaid; and
the writ is returnable three weeks after Michaelmas next. |
July 29.
Westminster. |
John Chichestre the younger and Richard White to John de Asshe.
Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Dorset. |
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Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition the said John Chichestre
and Richard shall before Christmas next give security for a yearly
pension of 6 marks payable to John Asshe at Exeter for his life, payment
to begin at Michaelmas next. |
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John de Asshe to Sir John de Fordham and John Chichestre, and
to Richard White to whom the king has granted the wardship and
marriage of the heir of John de Rale. Quitclaim of the said wardship
and marriage, granted to John de Asshe by the late king. Dated
London, 30 July 2 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 July. |
July 30.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order at his peril to arrest and detain
until further order for their deliverance all men at arms, armed men,
archers and seamen found within the sheriff's bailiwick coming from
the expedition at sea in company of John king of Castille and Leon
and duke of Lancastre before the same be at an end, if they may not
shew licence to withdraw therefrom, men at arms and archers from
their captains and masters, and seamen from the admirals,
certifying in chancery from time to time his action and the names
and condition of those arrested; as the king is informed that great
number of those retained to sail on that expedition, who of the
king's money received divers sums for their wages, have without
licence withdrawn themselves. By C. |
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The like to the following, mutatis mutandis: |
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The sheriff of Wiltesir. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of the city of Winchester. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton. |
Aug. 5.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Order at his peril to arrest and detain
until further order for their deliverance John Breylond, Nicholas
Wymbourne, John de Hethe, John Brynkele, Robert Cookes, Thomas
Goldsmyth, John Brunnan and Thomas Baker, who were retained
to sail on the present expedition in a barge of Faversham and received
money for their wages; as the king is informed that they have eloigned
themselves without licence. By C. |
Aug. 12.
[Westminster.] |
Like order to the sheriff of Suffolk to arrest Robert Brom, John
Laughege, Edmund Bene and William Parc retained to sail in a balinger
of Gippewich. By C. |
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July 20.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Thomas de Multon, William Kirke of Lincolnshire, Robert de Blithe
and William Huette of London, in favour of Alan Raynaldson of
Fossedyke at suit of Stephen de Welby of Fossedyke for trespass. |
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The like to the same sheriff in favour of John son of John Raynaldson
of Fossedyke. |
July 15.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John de Hexham and John de Lincoln clerk of Northumberland, in
favour of Bertram Monboucher knight at suit of John Henle clerk
before the justices of the Bench for render of 10l. |
July 15.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Edmund de Hyndon of Hertfordshire, Thomas Farndon of Middlesex,
Philip Mosselle of Wiltesir and Thomas Joell of the county of Suthampton, in favour of John Passemounteyne, William Heyward of Little
Berkhampstede, William atte Hulle, Richard atte Welle, John Toky,
John atte Hoo, Philip atte Hoo, John Edelyne all of Little
Berkhampstede, John Smyth of Holewelle, Walter Chappe and Henry
Le . . of Hermynesgate at suit of John Olneye of London for
trespass. |
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The like to the said sheriff by the same mainprise in favour of John
Passemounteyne. |
July 15.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William
de Roudon, Thomas Ligeart of Yorkshire, Thomas de Kendale and
John de Walesby of Lincolnshire, in favour of Hugh de Waldeby of
Willardby at suit of Amice de Ryall for trespass. |
June 24.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
de Beverlay of London 'skynner,' John de Louth of London 'skynner,'
Walter Taillour of London 'taillour' and Thomas de Huntyngdon
of London 'skynner,' in favour of John de Neswyke of Beverley
'litster' and Alice his wife at suit of Richard Caldwelle 'litster'
averring threats. |
July 12.
Westminster. |
To the searcher in the port of London. Order, for 60s. paid by him
wherewith the searcher shall be charged, to dearrest and deliver to
John Laurence the master a ship called 'la Seintmariship' of Lescluse
in Flanders and all things therein; as on his behalf it is shewn the
king that he received of divers persons cloths and other merchandise
to be taken to Flanders, the customs, subsidies and duties being first
paid, that on search being made by the searcher according to his
commission there were found therein 4 ells of white cloth, 5½ ells of
other cloth, six pairs of boots, 8 ells of linen web, 12 cheeses, 18
candlesticks of 'laton,' one pair of black boots, one hat and one silver
cup on which the custom was not paid, and that although before the
search the master knew nought thereof the searcher arrested and is
detaining the ship; and appearing in person in chancery the master
has made oath that before the search he had no knowledge of those
things. |
July 30.
Westminster. |
To the mayor and bailiffs of Newcastle upon Tyne and the collectors
of customs in that port. Order on sight of these presents to cause
proclamation to be made that from Monday last to 1 December next
ships of Scotland or England whatsoever shall not be arrested nor
detained or hindered for any robbery, disturbance, manslaughter,
fault, forfeit or attempt contrary to the truce touching the marches
or elsewhere, and to cause this to be observed, according to the concord
made on 20 June last between John bishop of Hereford and other
commissaries on the king's part and certain commissaries of Robert
his cousin of Scotland, with promise that the same should be
proclaimed in the ports of either realm. By C. |
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The like to the following: |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull and the
collectors etc. |
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The bailiffs of the town of St. Botolph etc. |
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The bailiffs of Gippewich etc. |
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The bailiffs of Great Jernemuth etc. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Berewic upon Twede etc. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Lenne etc. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich etc. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of the city of Cicestre etc. |
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The mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton etc. |
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The mayor and sheriffs of London etc. |
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Oath of Sir Robert Howard, who was committed to the Tower of
London for certain misprisions whereof he was impeached, and promise
as a true knight made 2 August before the council, that as soon as
might be he would take the body of Margery de Nerford and bring
her before the council, if the council should then be at London, and
if not that he would deliver her to Madame de Bedeford to abide in
her custody until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next, whereupon a
writ out of the chancery was ordered to the constable of the Tower
to set him free, upon condition that he should return to prison on the
said quinzaine at latest under a pain of 1,000l. in case he might not
secure the body of the said Margery; and the earl of la Marche became
his surety. |
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Like oath and promise that while the said Margery should be in
his company he would do her no duress, compulsion or villainy, and
suffer none to be done her, nor should she be induced to consent to
aught against her own will. |
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Agreement that all others arrested and indicted for the same cause
be set free until the date aforesaid, save Richard Coke who is in the
marshalsea, for that Sir Robert has made undertaking for them to
surrender that day under a pain of 100l. |
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Promise of the said Robert before the council under a pain of 1,000l.,
that he nor his shall do or procure hurt, violence, duress or grievance
to Dame de Neville or any of hers. |
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Like promise under a pain of 1,000 marks, respecting Sir John
Lestrange. |
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Like promise on the part of Sir John respecting Sir Robert. |
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Agreement that all others who may be impeached for that cause
and are not arrested shall be at large until the date aforesaid. |
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Order and agreement that the chancellor shall enter of record upon
the chancery rolls the matter aforesaid and the security given in his
presence. French. |
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Memorandum that on 3 August 2 Richard II this schedule was
delivered by the council for enrolment to William de Burstall keeper
of the rolls of chancery, namely by the bishop of Karliol, the earl of
March and the keeper of the privy seal. |
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July 10.
Westminster. |
John prior of Bustlesham Mountagu, for himself and the convent,
to John Hamslape vicar of Beneflet, John Wynchecombe chaplain,
John Godeson and John Fuller wardens of the work of Maydenhithe
bridge. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands
and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Berkshire. |
July 10.
Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas,
and order upon petition of William Cosham to discharge him and Robert
de Ferrers knight of Salop and Humphrey de Swynerton of Staffordshire
his mainpernors of a yearly farm of 53l. 6s. 8d. or the arrears thereof
for wardship of the manors of Aylmersthorp and Swepston co.
Leycester and Beulton co. Warrewyk to him committed by the late
king on 20 December 50 Edward III, Edward prince of Wales having
died thereof seised; as it is witnessed before the great council that
he never occupied the said manors nor took any profit thereof, and
the late king's letters patent are cancelled in chancery. |
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By the great council and by bill of the treasurer. |
July 16.
Westminster. |
John Bays to John Milbourne. Recognisance for 37 marks, to be
levied etc. of his lands and chattels in Somerset. |
June 24.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
de Beverley of London 'skynner,' John de Louthe of London 'skynner,'
Walter Taillour of London 'taillour' and Thomas de Hontyngdon of
London 'skynner,' in favour of John de Neswyk of Beverley 'litster'
and Alice his wife, at suit of Richard Caldwell 'litster' averring threats. |
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Memorandum that on 17 July 2 Richard II Thomas Foljambe, son
and one of the executors of Godfrey Foljambe knight, delivered in
chancery with his own hands a bag containing rolls, records and
processes of the said Godfrey's sessions determined in 35, 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45 [Edward III], and another bag containing rolls
etc. not determined of 46, 47 and 49 [Edward III], with the king's writ
(text follows), tested at Westminster 12 June 1 Richard II, commanding
the said Godfrey's executors to bring into chancery in the quinzaine
of Midsummer all rolls etc. in their hands relating to the said Godfrey's
sessions in Lancashire. |
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John Tankervile rector of Northbury, John Hay and Richard
Serjaunt of Clopton chaplain to Sir Edward Botiller of Northbury
knight, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manors
of Hegham Gobion and Hatle co. Bedford with lands etc. thereto
belonging. Dated Hegham Gobion, the morrow of St. Peter's Chains
2 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 September. |
July 24.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John de Penreth of London 'taillour,' John de Louth of London
'taillour,' Robert de Lincoln of London 'bowyer' and William fitz
Johan of London 'skynner,' in favour of Thomas son of Henry de
Carleton of Lincoln, who was put in exigents for that he came not
before William de Skypwyth and his fellows justices appointed to
hear and determine certain alleged trespasses by him committed
against Agnes who was wife of Roger de Tatersall of Lincoln. |
July 4.
Westminster. |
To William Berford, representative of John de Ipre keeper and
farmer of the king's manor of Istelworth. Writ of supersedeas, until
the return of the said John who is on the king's service, in favour of
Nicholas Est of Heston in respect of a distraint to perform service of
villenage, upon his petition in parliament shewing that he and his
ancestors were free men, and never performed such service, and that
a presentment of their neifty made in the court of the said manor by the
villeins thereof was made maliciously; as the king appointed William
Cressewyke, William Ayston of Istelworth and Walter Sprot of
Istelworth to make inquisition thereupon by true men of Middlesex,
whereby it is found that the petitioner, his ancestors and all his issue
are and were free men. |
Aug. 4.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Thomas Hexton, Thomas Dayvyle, William Louth and Henry Markeby
of London, in favour of John Carbonell 'goldesmyth' and William
Fraunceys 'goldesmyth' at suit of John Baudry of London
'fisshemonger' averring threats. |
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William Warrewyk citizen and skinner of London to Nicholas
Bluseworth the elder, his heirs and assigns. Gift with warranty of
the reversion of all lands in the parish of Herefeld held for life by
Isabel Bouche with reversion to the said William as heir of Geoffrey
Aston his uncle. Dated 11 September 2 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 September. |
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July 18.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Edmund Clay of Notynghamshire, John de Kirkeby of Yorkshire,
John Cauntelo of Wiltesir and William de Huntyngdon of London,
in favour of William Bromesford and Isabel his wife at suit of Agnes
who was wife of Henry Huntyngfeld for alleged trespass by them and
John Gower. |
July 27.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Richard
Mareschall, William Walden, Walter Stoke and John Drynkwater
of London to set free Haukin Fox, imprisoned at suit of Robert
Colan 'armurer' for leaving his service at London before the term
agreed. |
