Close Rolls, Richard II: September 1390

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 4, 1389-1392. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1922.

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'Close Rolls, Richard II: September 1390', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 4, 1389-1392, (London, 1922) pp. 283-286. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol4/pp283-286 [accessed 23 April 2024]

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September 1390

Sept. 12.
Westminster.
To W. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at Westminster on the morrow of St. Martin next, with the clause premunientes. By K. and C.
Like writs to Th. archbishop of York, R. bishop of London and eighteen other bishops.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 735.]
To the abbot of St. Albans. Summons to the said parliament.
Like writs to the abbot of Rameseye, 21 other abbots, and brother John de Radyngton prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England.
[Ibid., p. 736.]
To John duke of Lancastre. Summons to the said parliament.
Like writs to the dukes of York and Gloucestre, Edward earl of Roteland and nine other earls, Nicholas de Audeley of Helegh and 41 others, of whom three only are styled chivaler.
[Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause two knights of the shire girt with the sword, two citizens of every city and two burgesses of every borough thereof to be elected and come to the said parliament. The king's will is that the sheriff be not elected, nor any other sheriff.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to John duke of Aquitaine and Lancastre or to his chancellor there for the duchy.
[Ibid., p. 737.]
To the sheriff of Bristol. Order to cause two burgesses of that county to be elected and come to the said parliament. The king's will etc. (as above).
Like writ to the sheriffs of London, for election of four citizens.
[Ibid.]
To Walter Clopton chief justice. Summons to the said parliament.
Like writs to Robert Cherlton chief justice of the Common Bench, John Cassy chief baron of the exchequer and ten others, two being styled clerks.
[Ibid.]
To John Devereux constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports. Order to cause two barons of every such port to be elected and come to the said parliament.
[Ibid., p. 738.]
Membrane 41d.
Aug. 10.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William Gererd 'taillour,' John Humbercolt, Roger Hillome and John Gelle of London to set free Henry Vanbrame, if taken at suit of Michael de Middelton for an account.
William atte Lee to John Rougheved. General release of all personal actions. Dated 25 July 14 Richard II.
William atte Lee to William Gounyld. (Like) release. Dated (as the last).
William atte Lee to John Gerard. (Like) release. Dated (as before).
William atte Lee to Abell Beman. (Like) release. Dated (as before).
William atte Lee to Robert Hessete. (Like) release. Dated (as before).
William atte Lee to John Bacoun. (Like) release. Dated (as before).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings 16 August in the monastery of Bury St. Edmunds before the abbot and John Rome clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Sept. 1.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Order not to compel John Blakeneye citizen of London to find security for keeping the peace toward John Gayton, William Clerke of Gedeneye or any other of the people; as Walter de Leycestre serjeant at arms, William Wightman and Edmund Gissynge of Middlesex have mainperned in chancery for him under a pain of 100 marks, and he has undertaken under the same pain, to do or procure no hurt or harm to John Gayton, William Clerke or any other.
Sept. 13.
Westminster.
To W. bishop of Durham, the abbot of St. Mary York, Richard Lescrope knight, Master John Clifford treasurer of St. Peter York, Master William Kellyt and Master Alan Newerk clerks, lately appointed to visit the hospital of St. Leonard York in the head and the members, the masters, brethren, sisters and ministers thereof, and to correct defaults there found. Writ of supersedeas omnino, for reasonable and honest causes nearly moving the king. By K.
Sept. 14.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Dunstan de Harcheregge, Robert Aleyn, Walter atte Gore of London and Walter de Lokyngton of Yorkshire, in favour of Robert atte Gore of Sydyngbourne at suit of John Bawedry for debt.
Sept. 16.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bristol. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Catour, John Kyngesmulle and Ralph Marche, all of Redynge, in favour of Richard Bedewynde of Redynge 'hosteler' and John Hosteler 'that was Richardesservant Bedewynde' of Redynge at suit of John Outlawe of Bristol for trespass.
To the sheriff of Bristol. Like writ in their favour at suit of Hugh Plomer of Bristol for trespass.
Sept. 7.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Roger Elinham, Henry Scogan of Norffolk, Lawrence Bailly of Lancashire and Simon Gaunstede of Yorkshire in favour of Nicholas Seggeforde and Cicely his wife, executrix of Robert Coyle, at suit of Henry Markeby citizen and goldsmith of London for detinue of 106s. 8d.
Sept. 25.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas atte Welle, Peter Wakeday and Thomas Gulle of Surrey and William Taverner of Middlesex, in favour of Richard Nichol 'fullere' at suit of the king and John Westram for leaving the said John's service at the parish of St. Sepulchre without Smythfelde bar before the term agreed.