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Oct. 11.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by
mainprise of John Bedeford of London 'brewere,' John de Berle,
Richard Kays, both of Derbyshire, and Robert Malpas of London
'brewere,' in favour of Thomas Fynyel 'taillour,' Maud his wife
and Alice their daughter at suit of William Berham averring threats. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 200l., made in
chancery 20 October this year by John Kentwode, Gerard Braybroke
the younger knights, John Wydevylle and John Hervy of Bukinghamshire, in favour of John Aylesbury and Thomas Aylesbury
knights, and of their undertaking under a pain of 1,000 marks,
that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Clysseby. |
Oct. 16.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by
mainprise of John Treverbyn, Richard Crise, John Cardicaun and
Joceus Penrose of Devon, in favour of Philip Derneforde citizen
of London at suit of John Michell citizen and vintner of London
averring threats. |
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Like writ to the sheriff of Middlesex. |
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Membrane 32d. |
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Nicholas Brekle to John de Burton clerk. General release of all
actions real and personal for debt, account etc. Dated the feast of St.
Luke 15 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment at London 19 October before
Robert de Garton clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which
is on the file for this year. |
Oct. 30.
Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
supersedeas in respect of their demand against William de Horbury
clerk, John Colyn, Thomas Laue and William Grilleston, lately
appointed to take John son, and heir of John Luscote, pertaining
to the king as the chattels of John Cary knight who forfeited to
the king, and as speedily as might be to bring him unmarried before
the king and council; and order to proceed against John Brightricheston of Devon and John Cokworthi of Cornwall, who mainperned
in chancery for safe custody of the heir without marriage, and
to deliver him to the king, if adjudged to pertain to him. |
Oct. 31.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and
order by mainprise of Thomas Bernard, William Grice, both of
London, John Roukelande and John Reynald of Essex to set free
Richard Barre 'tiler,' Thomas Shirburne 'tiler' and Thomas Walssheman 'laborer,' if taken at suit of John Assheburne averring threats. |
Oct 25.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by
mainprise of William Mekysburgh, Adam Gernoun, John Ayleberne
and Thomas Alewyk of Bedfordshire, in favour of Robert Michel of
Sutton, Margaret his wife and John Michel at suit of Simon Bolyner
averring threats. |
Oct. 27.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Norton,
Master John Blawe, John Howeson 'goldesmyth' and William
Staunton of London to set free Thomas Bailly 'smythesman,' if
taken at suit of the king and Benedict Rede for leaving the service
of Benedict Rede before the term agreed. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1,000l., made in
chancery 29 October this year by Hugh Wolf knight of Oxfordshire, Philip Fitz Waryn, William Golafre, Robert James and John
Arches of Berkshire for Edmund Spersholt and James Spersholt,
and of a mainprise by the said Edmund and James under the
same pain, that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Thomas
de la Mare knight. |
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Also of a like mainprise that day made by John Copuldiche of
Lincolnshire knight, Ralph Cheyne and Thomas Bekerynge knights
and John Wolfe of Wiltesir for Thomas de la Mare knight, and
of a mainprise by him, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm
to Edmund Spersholt and James Spersholt. |
Nov. 8.
Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Hugh de Browe
knight, appointed with others by letters patent of 15 October 14
Richard II to make inquisition in Norffolk and Suffolk concerning
goods and chattels there to the king belonging and concealed by
the escheators in their accounts, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as the said Hugh meddled not in
aught in that commission contained, as he has made oath in chancery. |
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Oliver Mauleverer knight to Adam Fraunceys knight and his
executors. Acquittance of 50 marks this day received in full of
350 marks which the said Adam was bound to pay for the marriage
of Thomas son and heir of John Basynge knight and son of
Elizabeth now wife of the said Oliver. Dated London, 1 October
1391, 15 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
9 November. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 400 marks, made
in chancery 11 November this year by Thomas Comberton, Gilbert
de la Saucerie of Bukinghamshire, John Lopinforde of Somerset
and John Ferour of Berkshire for John Drake of Wyndesore clerk,
and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he shall
make no suit or attempt on either side the sea which may tend to
prejudice of the king or crown, or of the laws, customs or statutes
of the realm. |
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Maurice son of Thomas de Berkeley knight, cousin and heir
of Maurice de Berkeley knight, to the dean and chapter of the
new collegiate church of St. Mary Leycestre and to their successors.
Renunciation and quitclaim of the manor of Wolaston, whereof
a fine levied in the late king's court in the octaves of Trinity 14
Edward III between Maurice de Berkeley knight plaintiff and Thomas
son of Maurice de Berkeley knight and Master Edmund Morteyn deforciants, and strife is moved concerning the same before the justices of
the Bench at Westminster, the said Maurice son of Thomas suing execution of the said fine against the dean and chapter as cousin and heir
of the said Maurice, namely son of Thomas his son; as on the eve of
Allhallows 15 Richard II before John duke of Aquitaine and
Lancastre, after view and examination of evidences and muniments
on either side the said Maurice, seeing that he had no right or title
in the said manor, renounced his claim. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November. |
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Membrane 31d. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise body for body and under a pain of
200l., made in chancery 23 October this year by John Dynyngton
and John Elmede of Devon and Stephen Baut and William Eyr
of Cornwall, to have William Langadoun before William Rikhill
and William Brenchesle justices of assize in Cornwall at their next
session there in order to answer touching matters to be laid against
him on behalf of the king, and for his good behaviour. |
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Stephen Draper, son and heir of Richard Draper of White
Rothyng, to William Castellacre knight, Thomas de Feriby clerk,
William Sudbury citizen and draper of London, Thomas de Braunston, John Asshle of London, John Welles of Wetheresfelde, William
Norreys, Richard Dunstaple and Richard Hoge, their heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents and services
in Rothyng of freeholders and neifs which he had by inheritance,
namely those sometime of John Clerke brother of Richard his
father. Witnesses: John Warde, Thomas de Rocheforde, John
Rede, Lawrence Sakevile, John Penyfader, John Osbarne, John
Mannynge. Dated Rothyng, 3 September 15 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October. |
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Michael de la Pole knight to Edmund de la Pole knight, John
Burton, Robert Bolton clerks and Robert James, their heirs and
assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Colthorp co. York.
Witnesses: Ralph Neville, Robert Neville, John Busshey knights,
John Colthorp, John Deyveille. Dated Colthorp, 31 August 15
Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment at London 26 September before
Nicholas Bubbewyth clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which
is on the file for this year. |
Oct. 28.
Westminster. |
John Hagham parson of Swafeld to Henry Maupas and William
Saxy clerks. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. of his
lands and church goods in Lincolnshire. |
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Richard Henry parson of Shyngford to the said Henry and
William. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. of his lands
and church goods in Essex. |
Oct. 27.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Master John
Blawe, John Norton, John Howeson 'goldesmyth' and William
Marowe to set free John Chilton 'smythesman,' if taken at suit of
the king and Benedict Rede for leaving the service of the said
Benedict before the term agreed. |
Oct. 26.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and
order by mainprise of John Stapelton, William Starky, Adam
Pentenay and Thomas Clyfford to set free Robert Neel, if taken
at suit of William atte Hacche averring threats. |
Oct. 12.
Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
supersedeas until the quinzaine of St. Hilary next in respect of
their demand upon the prior of the Hospital of St. John of
Jerusalem in England for 15s. of two smithies lately built in
'Fletestrete' and by the insurgents cast down. |
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John Treweswythan to John Bodilly, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the town of Bodilly, and of one acre of
land in Gwykunyowe claimed by John Bodilly to pertain thereto.
Dated 7 November 15 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 8
November. |
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John Colyn parson of Styfforde to Robert de Marny knight for
life, with remainder to Ingram Brun knight and the heirs male of
his body, remainder to William de Marny son and heir of the said
Robert and to the heirs male of his body, remainder to Maurice Brun
knight, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of gift with warranty of
the manor of South Wokyndoun co. Essex,, which by charter enrolled in chancery the said Ingram lately gave to the said Robert
and Alice his wife, mother of the said Ingram, and to the heirs and
assigns of the said Alice, and by fine levied in the king's court the said
Robert and Alice gave the same to Robert de Bourton parson of
South Wokyndoun and John Colyn and to the heirs of Robert
de Bourton, and Robert de Bourton made a quitclaim thereof to
John Colyn, his heirs and assigns; also of the advowsons of the
parish church, the chapel within the said manor, and the hospital
of St. John Baptist 'Sydenbourgh broke' in the parish of Welde,
with power to Robert de Marny and his assigns to make waste
during his life in all houses, woods, gardens, arable lands, hays,
ditches, etc. thereto pertaining. Witnesses: Thomas Belhous of
Alvethele, Warin Ardale, John Stodeye, William Andreu, John
Wade. Dated South Wokyndoun, 29 October 15 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 November. |
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Membrane 30d. |
Sept. 30.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John Dymmoke, John Hirst and John de Morden of London, in
favour of John Hamersham of Southwelde at suit of Robert Golsholme for debt. |
Sept. 30.
Westminster. |
To the mayor and constables of the staple of York. Writ of
supersedeas omnino, upon complaint of Roger Dautry, in respect
of a plea before them between William de Midelton parker of
Catton and the complainant, and the execution of any judgment
rendered thereupon, and order to tell the said William to obtain a
writ of covenant, if he shall think fit; as in the statute published
at Westminster in 27 Edward III it is contained, among other things,
that the mayor and constables of staples shall have jurisdiction and
cognisance within the towns where a staple is of men and matters
of every sort which concern the staple, that all merchants coming to
the staple, their servants and household there being, shall in all things
which concern the staple be dealt with (deducantur) by the law
merchant and not by the common law, nor by customs of cities,
boroughs or other towns, that in a plea of debt, covenant or trespass which concerns the staple they shall not plead nor be impleaded
before justices of such places, but in all pleas and actions whereof
the cognisance pertains to ministers of the staple shall implead all
of whom they will complain, such as are not of the staple and such
as are, if found there, before the mayor and constables of the
staple deputed for the purpose, and shall likewise be impleaded before
them, but that pleas of land and freeholders shall be at the common
law; and now the king has learned that, at suit of the said William,
they are holding a plea that the complainant shall keep a covenant
with him made concerning a water mill to him demised by the
complainant for a term of three years. |
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Michael de la Pole knight to John Deyveille and John Stone.
Letter of attorney, appointing them to deliver to Edmund de la
Pole knight, John Burton, Robert Bolton clerks and Robert James
seisin of the manor of Colthorp co. York. Dated Colthorp, 31
August 15 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment at London 26 September before
Nicholas Bubbewyth clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which
is on the file for this year. |
