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Aug. 11. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John
Swan chaplain, and order by mainprise of Thomas Gander, William
Barell of London, Walter Hoke and Thomas Westby of Kent to set
him free, if taken at suit of John Dautry, clerk of John de Hermesthorp one of the chamberlains of the exchequer, for render of 100s. |
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John Humbercolt to Roger Ruston, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands etc. in Beverley which the said
Roger has by gift or demise of the said John. Dated Sunday before
St. Bartholomew 13 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 August. |
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John Humbercolt of Beverley to Roger Ruston. Bond in 48l.
11s. 4d. payable at London on Easter day next. Dated 22 August
13 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 August. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 10,000 marks, made
in chancery 26 August this year by William Lescrope and Stephen
Lescrope knights, that they or their men shall do or procure no hurt
or harm to Walter bishop of Durham, his men, tenants or servants,
and shall not hinder a process which the bishop etc. are suing in form
of law. |
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Subsequently the said William craved like security of the bishop,
who answered that he would give none, nor was bound so to do,
because William was his man and vassal of life and limb, but he
freely promised the bishop of Winchester, the chancellor, that he
should do no hurt or harm to the said William and Stephen or their
men, and should likewise warn his men and servants within the
bishopric of Durham so soon as he should have time. |
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Vacated, because on 8 November this year by writ of privy seal,
which is on the file for the year, the king commanded the bishop
of Winchester his chancellor to quash this recognisance, according to
an agreement between the parties made before the council; therefore
the same is cancelled. |
Aug. 20. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John Fitz Leoun of Somerset, Robert Gilberd of London 'taillour,'
John White of Gloucestershire and Walter Grey of Essex, in favour
of Margaret who was wife of John Barry knight at suit of Thomas
Ikham and William Preston of Canterbury for several debts. |
Aug. 18. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John White parson of Crosseley, John More chaplain of Wiltesir,
Thomas Burton vicar of Nasshe and Nicholas Leverton of London
'sadeler,' in favour of Nicholas Cooke vicar of Stanstede Monfichet,
ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to
pass over sea in order to prosecute suits to the prejudice of the king
and many of the people. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 20l., made in chancery,
18 August this year by William Evory, William Gelot, Roger Cryps,
Thomas Rycard, Thomas Felawe and John More, all of London, for
the good behaviour toward the patron of David Wodeford chaplain of
the chantry at the altar of St. Thomas the Martyr in the church of St.
Leonard in the Estchepe London, lately accused in chancery of
divers defaults, for his obedience to the lawful commands of the
rector, for his peaceable and honest living according to his estate,
and that he shall duly celebrate etc.; and on 18 August the said
David appeared in person there at the king's command, and made
oath so to do. |
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Membrane 23d. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in
chancery 12 October this year by John Hatfelde and John de
Kylynghale of Yorkshire for Hugh de Middelton and his servants
and for John de Lincoln 'travaillyngman,' and of an undertaking
by the said Hugh under the same pain, that they should do or procure
no hurt or harm to the prior and canons of St. Mary Suthwerk,
their men or servants. |
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Indenture of defeasance of a statute staple in 110l. 13s. 4d.,
whereby Nicholas de Lacre of Hempstede co. Essex is bound to Sir
John de Burton, John de Lincoln clerks and Nicholas Brakle, upon
condition that he pay 41 marks 6s. 8d. at Swaveseye at the feasts
of St. Luke, the Annunciation, St. Peter's Chains and Allhallows
next by even portions, or within seven days of those terms, and the
same sum every year for three years after at the feasts of the Annunciation, St. Peter's Chains and Allhallows, taking for every payment
an acquittance indented dated at Swavesey. Dated Swavesey, 13
October 13 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties at London 13
October before Robert de Faryngton clerk, by virtue of a dedimus
potestatem which is on the file for this year. |
Oct. 12. Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until the octaves of St. Hilary next in respect of their demand
upon the late escheators in Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and
Bedfordshire, or the now escheators there, to answer for the issues of
the lands of Joan who was wife of John de Clynton knight since the
death of Thomas Tryvet knight, who took to wife Elizabeth daughter
and heir of the said Joan; as on 3 August 12 Richard II the king
took the homage and fealty of the said Thomas, due by reason of
issue between him and Elizabeth begotten, and ordered the then
escheators aforesaid to take of him security for payment of his relief,
and to give him seisin of the said lands; and by his death the same
are again seized into the king's hand, and inquisitions by virtue of
writs of diem clausit extremum are not yet returned in chancery,
wherefore the king is not fully informed whether without a second
homage and fealty or payment of a second relief he ought to give
the said Elizabeth livery of the said lands and those issues or no. |
Oct. 14. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Roteland. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by
mainprise of John Empyngham, William Wright of Staunforde,
William Thomas of Staunforde and Roger Wymark of Glaston of
Roteland, in favour of Robert Halyok of Uppyngham at suit of
John Frensshe parson of Uppyngham averring threats. |
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Robert Braibrook bishop of London, Gregory de Bekenesfelde,
John Talworth of Wycombe, Thomas Fitz Johan of Aldenham clerk,
William Webbe of Agmondesham and William atte Merssh of Little
Messenden to Sir George Wykyng chaplain. Quitclaim of all the
lands, reversions, rents, lordships, wards, marriages etc. in Bekenesfelde in Hertfordshire and in la Penne, Bekenesfelde, Burnham,
Hucham, Dorneye, Tappelawe and Chalfunte St. Peter in Bukinghamshire which the bishop and the others had by feoffment of
Richard Gregory of Bekenesfelde. Witnesses: William Coliere,
Hugh Garston, John Dalton, Robert Broun, Thomas Riche, John
Riot, William Nethere. Dated Bekenesfelde, Thursday after St.
Matthias 12 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, by the said Thomas, William
and William at Bekenesfelde 10 June 12 Richard II, by the bishop
at London 7 October following, the said John 8 October, and the
said Gregory 9 October at Westminster, all before William de
Roudoun clerk by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the
file for this year. |
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Richard Gregory of Bekenesfelde to Sir George Wykynge chaplain,
his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands etc.
(as in the last) which the said chaplain had by his feoffment.
Witnesses (as above). Dated Bekenesfelde, the feast of St. Matthias
12 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment at Bekenesfelde co. Bukingham
10 June 12 Richard II, before William de Roudoun (as above). |
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Richard Gregory of Bekenesfelde to John Rous of Queynton and
Thomas Fitz Johan of Aldenham clerk. Quitclaim of all the lands
etc. in Bekenesfelde co. Bukingham which they had by his charter
of feoffment. Witnesses: John Bakere, John Dalton, Hugh Garston, Robert Broun, William Nethere. Dated Bekenesfelde, the feast
of the Annunciation 12 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment (as the last). |
Oct. 19. Westminster. |
To J. bishop of Hereford. Nomination of John Hadham to
receive the pension wherein the bishop by reason of his new creation
is bound to one of the king's clerks until by the bishop provided
with a benefice. By p.s. [5252.] |
Oct. 16. Westminster. |
To the abbot and convent of St. Mary York. Nomination of
Robert Lyncolne 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. By p.s. [5431.] |
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Membrane 22d. |
Aug. 23. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order at their peril, for particular
causes moving the king and council, to cause proclamation to be made,
that all farmers and bailiffs of the king who have a term for payment
of their farms at the exchequer in Michaelmas term next shall under
pain of losing their farms or bailiwicks make full payment within a
month after Michaelmas day of demesne lands and other farms
whatsoever, and shall be in person before the king and council at
Westminster in the quinzaine of Michaelmas. By bill of the treasurer. |
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Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England. |
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To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Ralph Ledes of Kent, William Couele, John Louelane and John
Bromle of Middlesex, in favour of Richard Broke of Holynborne at
suit of Thomas Remys for debt. |
Aug. 22. Westminster. |
John Candevre of Bristol to the king. Recognisance for 1,000
marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in the county of
Bristol. |
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Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said John,
being one of the collectors of the subsidy of 12d. in the pound and
3s. upon every tun of wine, shall come to the receipt of the exchequer on the morrow of the Exaltation of Holy Cross, bringing
with him all sums of money due to the king. |
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Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor. |
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Memorandum that on the said feast the said John paid those sums
at the receipt of the exchequer, as the treasurer has informed the
king and council, wherefore on 18 November this year by writ of
privy seal, which is on the file for the year, the king ordered W.
bishop of Winchester the chancellor to cancel this recognisance; and
it is cancelled accordingly. |
Aug. 24. Westminster. |
Richard Newenham and William Dalton monks, proctors of the
house of St. Mary York, in name of the said house, to the king.
Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. of the lands, chattels
and church goods of that house in Yorkshire. |
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Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said proctors
pay 100 marks at the exchequer on the day named. |
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Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor. |
Aug. 17. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
of John Broke 'cordewaner,' Thomas Tauenhurst 'bakere' of Middlesex, William Haukyn of London 'bakere' and John Yonge of Kent,
in favour of William Salesbury clerk at suit of John Horsle, William
Mayde and John Forster averring threats. |
Sept. 4. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Leycester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Richard Hervy, Walter Fescoke, both of Suthwerk of Surrey, William
Suddebury and John Pokeryche of the town of Westminster of
Middlesex, in favour of John Sadynton of Coventre, William Kynton
of Coventre 'bocher' and John Colman of Stoke at suit of Edmund
Doyly knight before the justices at Westminster for trespass. |
Sept. 2. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Leycester. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in regard
to a suit before the king. |
Oct. 2. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas in favour of
John Loudoun of Wynchestre, and order by mainprise of William
Morene, Edmund Picard, Peter Gillyngham and John Snell, all of
Wynchestre, to set him free, if taken at suit of Philip Popham
knight for render of 20l. |
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William de Sandalle clerk to Thomas de Arundell bishop of Ely,
Robert de Wylughby of Eresby, John Playse knight, Richard Waldegrave, Robert Hawarde, John Dengayn, John Wilton knights, John
Brunne, James de Grancestre, William Scot, John Toppeclyve of
Melrethe of Cambridgeshire, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of
the manors of Burghhalle in Swafham Bulbeke and Burgh and of
the advowson of Burgh church co. Cantebrigge, the manors of Walton
and Calthorne and the advowsons of Myrfelde, Heton and Hegholand
co. York, and the manor and advowson of Somerton co. Suffolk,
which by fine levied in the king's court one month after Easter 8
Richard II the said clerk had jointly with the bishop and the others
by feoffment of John de Burgh knight. Dated Swafham Bulbeke,
Friday after Ascension day 8 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 6
September this year. |
Oct. 8. Westminster. |
To Henry Grey knight and his fellows, justices of the peace in
Bukinghamshire. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of
Ralph Ganyly and Richard Metheros of Cornwall, John Fitton of
Cambridgeshire and Roger Brislee of London, in favour of John
Meisy at suit of John Kymbell averring threats. |
Oct. 10. Westminster. |
To the abbot and convent of St. Edmund. Nomination of Richard
Shroesbury 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. By p.s. |
Oct. 13. Westminster. |
Alice who was wife of John de Gestnyngthorp, William de Toppesfelde and Thomas de Toppesfelde to Robert de Garton clerk and
Clement Spice. Recognisance for 500 marks, to be levied etc. of
their lands and chattels in Essex. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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John lord Lovell knight to John Sandes knight and Joan his wife,
their heirs and assigns. Charter of the manor of Knyghtesenham
with the knights' fees, advowsons, reversions etc., lands etc. called
'Hamondeslonde' within the hundred of Andevere, and all the
grantor's lands in Andevere, Charleton and Kyngesenham, with
proviso that he be not hereby bound to warranty thereof. Witnesses:
John Massy knight, William Hankeforde, Robert Dynele, John
Chitterne. Dated 12 October 13 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 October. |
Oct. 13. Westminster. |
Nicholas Brakle of Swaveseye to Robert de Garton and Master
John Skeftlynge clerks. Recognisance for 53l. 6s. 8d., to be levied
etc. in Cambridgeshire. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Robert. |
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Membrane 21d. |
Aug. 28. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John
de la Halle, and order by mainprise of John de Lincoln and John
Asplioun clerks to set him free, if taken at suit of Peter Thommesson
clerk for trespass. |
Aug. 26. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
Hertesley clerk, Thomas Holkam, Roger Clebury and Peter Huwet
of Kent, in favour of William Canoun at suit of John Bedforde
parson of Fotyscraye for trespass. |
Aug. 18. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
by mainprise of Simon Barbour of Middlesex, John Boxford of
Essex, William Benham of London and John Corkeby of Cumberland to set free James Boxford clerk, if taken in default of finding
mainpernors that he should not repair to foreign parts without
special licence of the king, nor there prosecute any suit or attempt
which might tend to contempt or prejudice of the king and hurt of
the people, nor send any man thither for the purpose. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 21 August this year by Richard Shirbourne 'coteller,'
William Lambourne, Walter atte Forde 'tapiser' and Peter Colcok
'tapiser,' all of London, for Thomas Noket citizen and vintner, John
Sutherey 'tapiser,' both of London, Richard Palmer esquire and
John Gentyle, that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
Neopolion de Spinola of Genoa merchant. |
Aug. 16. Westminster. |
William Wyncelowe the king's yeoman is sent to the abbot and
convent of Percheor, to take of that house for life such maintenance
as Walter Hayne deceased had therein at the late king's request. |
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By p.s. [5432.] |
Sept. 6. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John Harlyngton the younger, William atte Dane of Rissheden,
John Swalwe of Rissheden, all of Huntingdonshire, and Nicholas
Savage of the city of London, in favour of Thomas Staundoun vicar
of Rissheden and William Chaumberleyn of Rissheden at suit of
Hugh Blounville of Stevenache for debt. |
Sept. 14. Clarendon. |
To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
de Lincoln clerk and John Kele parson of Doresleye, in favour of
William Foundour at the several suits of Stephen Jones and John
Pynchon of London for trespass. |
Sept. 8. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by
mainprise of Walter Prike and Thomas Dale, both of Wilyngham of
Cambridgeshire, and John Candelsby of Lincolnshire, in favour of
John Dale 'millere' at suit of John de Burton clerk for debt. |
Oct. 3. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Henry Overton 'mercer,' Henry Pepir 'glover,' both of
London, Philip Gilbert and William Stransale of Yorkshire, in
favour of Thomas Ecton, upon any complaint now or hereafter made
against him by John Garnyser and William Lorymer, both of London; as the said Henry and the others have mainperned in chancery
that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to those complainants. |
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Robert Braybroke bishop of London, Ralph Kestevene rector of St.
Botolph without 'Aldrygisgate' London, John Wytteneye clerk and
William Stowe citizen of London to the king. Grant of the next
presentation to the church of Edilesburgh co. Bukham, saving thereafter the advowson thereof to the king and the grantors and to their
heirs; as the abbot and convent of Bardenay in the diocese of Lincoln
of the order of St. Benedict have by charter given to the king and
to them, their heirs and assigns, one acre of land in Osgodby upon
Bromholm co. Lincoln as glebe of the said church with the advowson
thereof. Dated 5 October 13 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, by the bishop 8 October, and
by the said Ralph, John and William 9 October. |
Oct. 9. Westminster. |
William prior of Hurle to John Terry of Braye, Recognisance
for 100l., to be levied etc. in Berkshire. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in
chancery 12 July this year by Geoffrey Newenton, Richard Tistede,
Thomas Squyry and John Boteller for Richard Wayte, Gilbert
Estene, Simon Jurdan and Robert Jugeler, that they shall make no
unlawful assemblies which may tend to disturbance of the people,
shall do or procure no hurt or harm to any of the lieges, and shall
prosecute their business in form of law and not by an armed power. |
Sept. 24. Westminster. |
Hugh Bisley of Gloucestershire esquire to Richard Blomville citizen and fishmonger of London. Recognisance for 30l., to be levied
etc. in Gloucestershire. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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John de Burton, John de Lincoln, Robert de Garton clerks, Master
John de Skeftlynge, Henry Maupas and Simon Gaunstede clerks to
Nicholas de Lacre of Hempstede, his heirs and assigns. Demise of
all lands, rents and services which the grantors have in Swavesey and
Fendrayton, with marshes, wards, marriages, scutage etc., a piece of
land excepted containing 40 feet in breadth and 40 feet in length
which lies by Swavesey chapel on the south side, and two selions by
the way leading to the common marsh of Swavesey. Witnesses:
Hugh le Zouche knight, Stephen Wandesford, John Rooke 'malt
man,' Peter Gybbe, William Lovechild. Dated Swavesey, 10 October
13 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment at London 13 October before
Robert de Faryngton clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which
is on the file for this year. |
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Membrane 20d. |
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Henry Sautre to Dame Elizabeth who was wife of John de
Gildesburgh knight. Confirmation with warranty of an estate for life
in the manor of Wenyngton and all lands, rents and services in
Wenyngton, Alvythele, Reynham and Upmenstre late of Henry
Gernet knight, grandfather of the said Henry, which she has by grant
of Richard de Waldegrave knight, John de Burton, Thomas Feriby
clerks, Thomas Coggeshale, Simon de Burgh, Edmund fitz Symond,
Clement Spice and William Copeto. Witnesses: Thomas Belhous,
John Stodheye the elder, William Kelet, John Stodheye the younger,
Warin de Ardale. Dated 10 October 13 Richard II. |
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Henry Sautre to Richard de Waldegrave knight, John Burton,
Thomas Ferby clerks, Thomas Coggeshale, Simon de Burgh, Edmund
fitz Symond, Clement Spice and William Copeto, their heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor and lands (above
mentioned). Witnesses (as the last). Dated Wenyngton, 14 October
13 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings at
Westminster 15 October before Robert Faryngton and John Scarle
clerks, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for
this year. |
Oct. 14. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Oxford and Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas
omnino, by mainprise of Richard Bedewynde, Thomas Smyth and
John Kyngesmulle of Redynge, in favour of John Passelewe of
Wikyngham 'glasiere,' Alice his wife, John their son and Thomas
Boston at suit of Walter atte Mersshe 'tannere' averring threats. |
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Like writ to the sheriff of Wiltesir. |
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Ralph de Barton to Sir John Fairfax parson of Prescotes, Thomas
Gerard knight and Thomas Fairfax of Walton, their heirs and
assigns. Grant with warranty during the grantor's life of the manor
of Midelton in Salfordshire. Witnesses: Sir Ralph de Hastynges,
Richard de Rokcliffe knights, Thomas Gower, Robert de Thornton,
John Wyvell. Dated the feast of the Exaltation of Holy Cross 13
Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 October. |
Oct. 18. Westminster. |
John Pilkyngton knight to Edmund Noon knight. Recognisance
for 200l., to be levied etc. in Lancashire. |
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The said Edmund to the said John. Like recognisance, to be
levied etc. in Norffolk. |
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John Dysforde clerk parson of Watton atte Stone and Nicholas
Massyngham to John Wyndesore. Quitclaim of the manor of Cotenham co. Cantebrigge called Sahames. Dated Cotenham, 12 October
13 Richard II. French. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 19
October. |
Oct. 18. Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until the octaves of St. Hilary next in respect of their demand
upon Thomas Kempe of Wy escheator in Kent to answer for the
issues of the lands of Thomas Tryvet knight since his death, although
by writ of diem clausit extremum the king lately ordered him to
take the same into the king's hand until further order; as inquisition
is not yet taken before him nor returned in chancery. |
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Robert Bassyngbourne to Robert de Swynbourne knight. Bond
in 100l., payable at Little Horkesley at Easter next and Michaelmas
following. Dated 16 October 13 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 October. |
Oct. 18. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Edmund Fraunceys, Walter Kynge, John Olney and Walter
atte Welle of London, in favour of Richard Spencer of London
'spicer' at suit of John Attilburgh against John Bonefaunt and
the said Richard averring threats. |
Oct. 9. Westminster. |
Isabel who was wife of John Ponynges knight to the king. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Norffolk, Suffolk and Surrey. |
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Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that she pay 50l. a
year at Easter and Michaelmas or within a month after for the
farm of divers lands etc. of her husband which she holds of the king
at farm, so long as she shall have the farm thereof. |
Oct. 22. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Richard Goulde, Stephen Shurfelde, Peter Draper and John
Davy of the county of Suthampton, in favour of Richard Ladde the
elder, Richard Ladde the younger and John Ladde of Wokyngham
at suit of John Yeudoun 'fysshere' averring threats. |
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Membrane 19d. |
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John Dysseford parson of Wattone atte Ston to Sir Edward
Benestede knight and Dame Alice his wife. Charter indented tripartite, giving to them for their lives all the lands etc., rents,
customs, services, wards, marriages, reliefs etc. which the grantor
has in Coulynge and Lygate co. Southfolk, the manor of Harpesfeld
Halle co Hertford, all his lands etc. in St. Albans in the parish of
St. Peter with bondages, homages, suits of court etc., all his lands
in Croumerehyde called Chewelle and Herons in the parish of Hatfeld Episcopi and in Kympton co. Hertford, Kertelynge, Dittone
Waloys, Dyttone Camoys, Cheveleye, Sulverleye, Saxtone and Asshe
leye co. Cantebrugge, the manor of Great Stanbrug co. Essex with
the advowson of Stanbrug church, all his lands etc. in Rocheforde,
Raurethe, Reyle, Estwode, Hokkele and Haukewelle co. Essex, and the
manor and advowson of Little Perendoun co. Essex with the water mill,
all which the grantor jointly with Robert Peretre and John Dunton
had by feoffment of Sir Edward, the said Robert and John Dunton
having made him a release thereof; and after the decease of Sir
Edward and Dame Alice the manor of Harpesfeld Halle, the said
lands in St. Albans and in Croumerehide shall remain to John their
son for his life, the other manors, lands, advowsons etc. to Edward
their son and to the heirs of his body, likewise the reversion of the
manor and lands aforesaid after the death of John his brother, remainder for lack of issue of Edward the son to the said John his brother
and to the heirs of his body, remainder to the right heirs of Sir
Edward. Witnesses: Sir John Thornbury knight, William Hosell,
Philip Botill, John Qwynyld, William Gobioun. Dated Benyngton,
Thursday after the Purification 7 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October this year. |
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Joan late the wife of John son of John Codyng and Roger
Aschbournham. Indenture witnessing the confirmation by the said
Joan during her life of an estate made to the said Roger by William
Batelesforde her father, late tenant for life of the manor of Iwherst
in Sussex which was sometime of John father of her said husband,
with remainder to her for life, the fee after their decease pertaining
to the said Roger and his heirs, by a demise for term of his own
life to the said Roger and his assigns of 117 acres of arable land,
51 acres of thicket (broci) and marsh and 35 acres of wood at a
yearly rent of 9l., the lessor performing all services for the same
due and accustomed, with covenant for payment of 13s. 4d. to the
lessor over and above the said rent as often as the same should be
forty days in arrear after any term, and for power to distrain upon
the premises and upon all other lands of the said Roger in Iwherst,
Northiham, Bekkele, Iden and Pesemersch. and a covenant by the
said Roger to pay the same rent to the said Joan for life, with like
covenants; also the confirmation of an estate for sixty years in a messuage and 3 acres of land, more or less, in the parish of Iwherst, one rood
excepted, at a rent of one rose. Witnesses: William Cheyne, William
Brynchesle, Vincent Fynche, Robert Oxebreege, Thomas Oxebregge.
Dated Iwherst, the feast of St. Luke 13 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 22 October. |
Oct. 24. Westminster. |
William Stransall to John Morker. Recognisance for 20l., to be
levied etc. in Yorkshire. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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Stephen de Shirfelde to Robert de Garton and Henry Maupas
clerks. Recognisance for 100 marks, payable in the octaves of St.
Martin next, to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire and the county of
Suthampton. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Henry. |
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The said Stephen to the said Robert and Henry. Like recognisance for 40 marks payable on the morrow of the Conception of Our
Lady. |
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Likewise cancelled. |
Oct. 18. 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 escheator in Oxfordshire to answer or account for
the farm or issues of the manors of Wygynton, Weston and Ardele,
taken into the king's hand by forfeiture of John de Beauchamp of
Holt knight by reason of a judgment against him rendered in the
parliament last holden at Westminster; as a plea is pending in
chancery between the king and Philip la Vache knight, whether the
wardship of the said manors ought to pertain to the king or to him. |
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To the same. Like writ in favour of John Thame late escheator. |
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Membrane 18d. |
Oct. 17. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and
order by mainprise of Simon Bokenham clerk, John Drake and
Nicholas Chariewode of Norffolk and John Martyn clerk of the
county of Suthampton to set free Richard Grey clerk, if taken in
default of finding mainpernors upon an information that he purposed
to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute suits to the prejudice
of the king and many of the people. |
Oct. 19. Westminster. |
John Babyngle clerk of Norffolk to William Venour citizen of
London and Nicholas Stone clerk. Recognisance for 1,000l., to be
levied etc. in Norffolk. |
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Edward Benstede lord of Benyngtone knight to Sir John Disforde
(Dysforde, Dyssheforde) rector of Wattone atte Ston, Sir Robert
Peretre (Perotre) rector of Benyngtone and John Duntone, their
heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents,
customs, services, wards, marriages etc. in Coulynge and Lygate co.
Southfolk. Witnesses: Sir John de Bourgh, Sir William Chene,
Sir George Mochet knights, Thomas Sawale, Henry Englis. Dated
Coulynge, Thursday before St. Philip and St. James 5 Richard II. |
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Edward Benestede (as above) to (the same). Charter with warranty
of all his lands, rents, customs, services, wards, marriages etc. in
Kertelynge, Dyttone Camoys, Dyttone Waleys, Cheveley, Sulverleye
and Saxtone co. Cantebrigge. Witnesses: Sir John de Bourgh, Sir
William Chene, Sir George Mochet knights, Thomas Sawale, Ralph
atte Wyke. Dated Kertelynge, (as the last). |
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Edward Benstede (as before) to (the same). Charter with warranty
of the manor of Great Stanbrugge co. Essex with the advowson of
Stanbrugge church, and all his lands there and in Rocheforde, Raurethe,
Reyle, Estwode, Hokkelee and Haukewelle with bondages, homages,
rents, reliefs, waters, 'wrak' etc. Witnesses: Sir John Fitz Symond
knight, Geoffrey Barsham, William Pagelesham, William Danewebury, Sir William Byrlonde knight, Thomas Stanbrugge, Thomas
Waldene. Dated Stanbrugge aforesaid, Wednesday the feast of St.
Gregory the Pope 5 Richard II. |
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Edward Benstede (as before) to (the same). Charter with warranty
of his manor called Harpesfelde Halle co. Hertford, all his lands in
St. Albans in the parish of St. Peter, all his lands in Crowemerhyde
called Chewelle and Herouns in the parish of Hatfelde Episcopi, and
all his lands in Kympton, with bondages, homages, rents, reliefs,
suits of court etc. Witnesses: John Lodewyke, Nicholas Fitz Symond, Ralph atte Ree, Thomas Whattone, Walter Waterishipp.
Dated Benyngtone, Friday the feast of St. Peters Chains 6 Richard
II. |
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Edward Benestede knight to Sir John Dysseforde (as above), his
heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Little
Perendoun co. Essex with the advowson of Perendoun church, the water
mill, rents. customs etc. Witnesses: Sir Thomas Maundeville knight,
William Rokesburgh, William Giffard, John Sporiere, John Heygate. Dated Benyngtone, Thursday after the Epiphany 7 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters, 20
October this year. |
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Robert Peretre rector of Benyngtone and John Duntone to Sir
John Dysforde rector of Wattone atte Stone. Quitclaim of the manor
of Great Stanbrugge, the advowson of Stanbrugge church, and lands
etc. in Rocheforde, Reyle, Estwode and Haukewelle co. Essex, the
manor called Harpesfelde Halle, lands etc. in the parish of St. Peter
St. Albans, lands called Chewelle and Herouns in Crowemerehyde in
the parish of Hatfelde Episcopi and lands etc. in Kympton co.
Hertford, in Coulynge and Lygate co. Southfolk, Kertelynge, Dittone
Camoys, Dyttone Waleys, Cheveleye, Sulverleye and Saxton co.
Cantebrigge. Witnesses: Philip Botill, John Chyld, William Sandone, Robert Custaunce, William Saman. Dated Thursday after
Allhallows 7 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October this year. |
Oct. 23. Westminster. |
John Corbet and John Dorewarde to John de Lincoln clerk, Robert
Hamond and John atte Hoo chaplain. Recognisance for 400l., to be
levied etc. in Essex. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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Membrane 17 d. |
Oct. 6. Westminster. |
To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer
in Cambridgeshire. Writ of supersedeas omnino, until special order
of the king and council, in respect of any process upon indictments
for felonies, trespasses etc. against the chancellor and scholars of
Cantebrigge university and their servants, or any of them, and order
by advice of the council to send into chancery under seal without
delay all indictments now or hereafter made before them until the
next parliament, and from time to time until then to send all such
indictments into chancery under seal, bringing this writ before the
king and council at the said parliament. By K. & C. |
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Dame Mary who was wife of Sir John Seyntcler to Sir Philip
Seyntcler son and heir of the said John, his heirs and assigns. Lease
during her life of the manors of Brembeltye, Lavertye, Jevyngton
and Heghton co. Sussex, rendering to her 92 marks 6s. 8d. a year
payable in the cathedral church of St. Paul London at a place in
the body of the church called the Resurrection, acquittances under
seal of Dame Mary's arms to be dated in the said church, and payment to begin on the twentieth day after Michaelmas next, power
being reserved to enter those four manors again and hold them in
her former estate in case the rent be one month in arrear, or a
discharge in any other form be alleged in any court of record, saving
the reversion to Sir Philip and his heirs. Witnesses: Sir John
Fallesle, Sir Edward Dalyngrugge, Sir Thomas Sakevyle, Sir Philip
Mestede knights, John Cobeham, John Halsham, Richard Manfee.
Dated 25 August 13 Richard II. French. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 18 October. |
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William Batelesforde to Roger Aschbournham, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of lease during the life of the lessor of 117 acres
of arable land, 51 acres of thicket (broci) and marsh and 35 acres
of wood in the parish of Iwherst, namely on the east side to lands
of the lessee, westward to lands late of John Okham and a street
called 'Daggelane,' northward to a watercourse running from Bodyham towards Niewenden, and southward to the high street leading
from 'Daggelane' to Iwherst church, as enclosed by metes and
bounds, also of 2 acres of marsh in Iden, rendering yearly 9l., the
lessor performing the services to the chief lords; every time that the
rent shall be forty days in arrear the lessee shall pay 13s. 4d. in
addition, and it shall be lawful to distrain upon all other his lands
in Iwherst, Northiham, Bekkele, Iden and Pesemersche. Witnesses:
William Cheyne, William Brenchesle, Robert Oxebregge, Vincent
Fynch, Thomas Oxebregge. Dated the feast of Michaelmas 13
Richard II. |
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William Batelisforde to Roger Asshburnham, his heirs and assigns.
Indenture of lease for sixty years of a messuage and land containing
about 3 acres more or less in the parish of Iwherst, namely on the
east to the principal messuage of the lessee, on the west to the street
leading from Iwherst to Brede, on the north to the street leading
from Iwherst church to Bodyham, and on the south to the
lessee's wood called 'Doclonde,' one rood thereof excepted which lies
to the high street on the west and north sides, as enclosed by metes
and bounds, rendering yearly one rose at Midsummer for all services
and demands. Witnesses: William Cheyne, William Brynchele,
Vincent Fynch, Robert Oxbregge, Thomas Oxbregge. Dated Iwerst,
the octaves of Michaelmas 13 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties of the foregoing
indentures, 22 October. |
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Maud prioress of Blakebergh and the convent to Sir Hugh Burre
of Lynton clerk. Gift for life of a yearly pension of 20l., to be
taken of all their lands in Middilton, Wygenhale, Clenchewarton,
Southlenne, Northlenne, Reynham and elsewhere in Northffolk; and
they have put him in possession thereof by payment of 6d. Dated
Blakebergh in the chapter house, Wednesday the feast of St. Jerome
12 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the prioress at Blakebergh
13 August this year before John Cranewys, by virtue of a dedimus
potestatem which is on the file for this year. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise, made in chancery 14 October this
year by John Raven of Bedfordshire, John Gloucestre of Oxfordshire and Richard Musshat and William Chapman of Middlesex, for
payment to Robert Osprynge of London, administrator of Thomas
William late 'spicer' and citizen of London, of 200l. wherein
William son of Thomas Page of Eggewere of Middlesex was bound
to the deceased by a writing made in the staple of Westminster, as
appears by the said writing produced and by certificate of the mayor
of the said staple, in case it may not be proved that a release of all
actions real and personal to Monday before St. Gregory the Pope
4 Richard II made to William son of Thomas by the said Thomas
William, concerning which a plea is pending in chancery without
debate, is a true writing of his. |
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Membrane 16d. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in
chancery 23 October this year by William Clophille 'brewere,' Richard
Notyngham 'mercer,' Leonard Norton 'brewer' and Thomas Morice
'taillour,' all of London, for good behaviour of Richard de Gaynesburgh and John Luton toward the king and people, and especially
toward the prior and convent of the house of Carthusians London,
that they shall cast down none of their houses, nor procure them to
be cast down, nor do them hurt or harm, nor cause any to be done
to houses or rents of the prior and convent in the city and suburbs
of London and in Middlesex, nor aught else contrary to justice, the
law of the land and the king's peace. |
Oct. 24. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
mainprise of Walter Hoke, Gilbert del Hamme, John Halle and
Bartholomew Wylmyngton of Sussex to set free Master William
Gates clerk, if taken in default of finding mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to
prosecute suits to the prejudice of the king and many of the people. |
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John Bierdene to John Deye chaplain, his heirs and assigns.
Quitclaim with warranty of the third part of a messuage and two
thirds of another messuage in the suburb of Bristol which, by fine levied
at Westminster on the morrow of the Purification 9 Richard II, were
granted by William Bierdene and Agnes his wife to John Bierdene
and his heirs, and the reversion after the death of certain tenants for
life of two thirds of a messuage, one third of another messuage and
divers other tenements which was thereby granted to John Bierdene
and John Deye and to the heirs of John Bierdene, to whom the said
tenants for life have attorned tenants by their several writings and
by payment of 1d. each. Dated 1 February 10 Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 28
October this year. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in
chancery 22 October 13 Richard II by William Parker 'mercer,'
William Sharpynge 'vynter,' both of London, Roger Barree of
Suffolk and Roger Sely of Cheshire for William Somerforde clerk,
imprisoned in the Flete prison by command of the council, that he
shall be ready upon warning received to answer before the council
for wines of merchants of Prucia arrested in the port of Falmuth. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in
chancery 23 October that year by Geoffrey Nywenton of London and
William Overton of the county of Suthampton for Robert parson of
Clanefelde and John Colmere, that they shall be ready upon warning
received to answer before the council touching whatsoever shall be
laid against them on behalf of the king. |
Oct. 30. Westminster. |
Walter Haywode to Richard Pauncefote and William Entirby,
executors of Walter Haywode of Somburne. Recognisance for 80l.,
to be levied etc. in the county of Suthampton. |
Nov. 3. Westminster. |
Richard Cotyngham clerk to the prior and convent of St. Mary
Suthwerk. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. of his lands and
chattels and church goods in Kent. |
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John Feryby, son of Hugh de Feryby of Barton upon Humbre, to
Richard de Geytyngton parson of Ufforde. General release of all
personal actions and demands. Dated Sunday after St. Leonard 13
Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 November. |
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Richard de Geytyngton (as above) to John Feryby (as above).
(Like) release. Dated (as the last). |
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Richard de Geytyngton parson of Ufforde by Staunforde to John
de Feryby (as before). Bond in 20l., payable at Ufforde in the
octaves of St. Hilary next. Dated Tuesday after St. Leonard 13
Richard II. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 9
November. |
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William de Swynhowe, son and heir of William de Swynhowe, to
Gerard Heroun knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty
of all lands of William the father in Newcastle upon Tyne which the
said Gerard has by gift of William the son, and of all lands in
Weperden, Lilburne and Bednale co. Northumberland which the said
Gerard has by gift of Roger de Bothe vicar of Wodhorne and William
de Meryngton chaplain. Dated 6 November 13 Richard II. |
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William de Swynhowe (as above) to Gerard Heroun knight.
General release of all actions real and personal. Dated (as the last). |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 16
November. |
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Membrane 15d. |
Oct. 26. Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Atherston and
William Folyot as executors of John Sapy, by reason of the king's
commission of 3 August 2 Richard II to the testator, by name of
the sheriff of Worcester, with others to arrest Robert Hayle 'bocher,'
outlawed at suit of John Bedwardyn clerk, and bring him to the
city of London for delivery to the custody of the warden of the
Flete prison, and to make inquisition in Worcestershire concerning
his lands and goods, the value and price thereof, to seize his goods and
the issues of his lands and answer to the king for them, and by reason of
another commission, appointing the testator a justice of the peace in
Worcestershire, a justice to keep the statutes of Winchester, Norhampton and Westminster concerning the peace, and a justice of
oyer and terminer there, and order to release any distress made upon
the executors, proceeding nevertheless against others who did meddle
therein; as those commissions were not delivered to John Sapy nor
by him received for execution, neither had he knowledge thereof,
nor meddled in aught therein contained, as the executors have made
oath in chancery. |
Oct. 28. Westminster. |
John Porter parson of Carreu, William Eliot parson of Begly,
Gilbert Nichol and John Hiot canons of St. Davids, and Maurice
Vaghan parson of Nerbarde to John de Ravenser clerk and John
Hende citizen and draper of London. Recognisance for 93l. 6s. 8d.,
to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels and church goods in
Wales. |
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Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that a moiety of that
sum be paid at the day named. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
Oct. 26. Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Brian de Stapelton
knight, lately appointed with others to survey and amend the weirs,
mills, stanks, stakes and kiddles set in the river Ouse, and all other
defects thereof, and order to release any distress upon him made,
proceeding nevertheless against others etc.; as that commission was
not delivered to him etc. as he has made oath in chancery. |
Oct. 2. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Cumberland. Order at his peril to cause proclamation to be made, that no merchant or other of whatsoever estate,
degree or condition shall under pain of forfeiture sell any sort of
corn to any stranger or alien, or secretly or openly send any over to
foreign parts without special licence of the king; as by frequent
storms and sudden floods this summer the crop of corn is much
diminished, wherefore in parts of the realm it is growing dear, and
it is feared will in process of time grow dearer unless a remedy be
speedily applied, as the king is fully informed. By C. |
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Like writs to the sheriffs of the following counties etc.: |
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Northumberland. |
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Westmorland. |
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York. |
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Lincoln. |
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Norffolk and Suffolk. |
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Essex. |
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Kent. |
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Sussex. |
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Suthampton. |
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Somerset and Dorset. |
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Devon. |
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Cornwall. |
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Gloucester. |
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Bristol. |
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London. |