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Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VII: Volume 2, 1500-1509. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1963.

'Close Rolls, Henry VII: 1505-1507', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VII: Volume 2, 1500-1509, (London, 1963) pp. 278-300. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen7/vol2/pp278-300 [accessed 18 April 2024]

1505-1507


	1507.

	735
July 14.	Two recognizances to the king for 40l. each by Lewis Orrell of Wisbich co. Cambridge, William Fitzwilliam of Hull co. York and William Aleyn of London, gentlemen. Condition (English): payment of 50 m. at St. John Baptist 1508 and 1509.
	736
	Richard Nyghtyngale, son and heir of William Nyghtyngale late of London, draper, to Edward Halys, William Aylof, John Carell, John Scott and Ralph Lygh gentlemen, John Archer, Thomas Legat and Thomas Eton. Release and quitclaim of all actions etc. a principio mundi to date. Dated 12 July, 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 July.
	Membrane 5d.
	737
	Sir Robert Sholdham clerk, brother and heir of Edward son and heir of John Sholdham of Marham co. Norfolk, to Henry Wyat esquire and his heirs for ever. Indenture of sale for 50 m. (of which he acknowledges receipt of 66s. 8d.) of Watlyngton manor with appurtenances (including courts, leets, suits of court, waifs, strays and 'bestgates') and the lands late of John there and elsewhere in Norfolk; estate in fee simple to be made as required, evidences delivered before Michaelmas next and premises discharged; before St. John Baptist next he will release the said manor with the advowson of St. Peter's, Watlyngton, and all lands, courts, leets, 'free folde' etc. in Watlyngton, Roungton Holme, Holmbyght, Thorplond and Garbesthorp co. Norfolk late [of] Hugh Sholdham of Watlyngton; bond for performance in 100l. Sealed 12 March, 22 Henry VII. English.
	The same, to the same, Robert (fn. 1) Wyat clerk and Reynold Pegge, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim of the premises in Watlyngton, Roungton Holme etc. with warranty to the use of Henry and his heirs. Dated 20 May, 22 Henry VII.
	The same, to John Scotte esquire, Richard Legh and George Emerson, their heirs and assigns. Charter confirming gift with warranty of Watlyngton manor with appurtenances; appointment of Thomas Carvell gentleman as attorney to convey seisin. Dated 14 May, 22 Henry VII.
	Memoranda of acknowledgment of all three writings, 12 July.
	Membrane 6d.
	738
	Richard Nyghtyngale (as above, No. 736), to Edward Halys gentleman. Release and quitclaim of all actions etc., in accordance with the award made on 28 Nov., 22 Henry VII, by Robert Rede knight, chief justice of the Common Bench, and John Kyngesmell another justice of the same, arbiters chosen by both parties, whereby Edward and his heirs should hold 2 messuages, 150 a. land, 30 a. meadow, 110 a. pasture and 12 a. marsh called 'Gardeyns, Manlond and Raynold Croftes' and all the lands late of Richard's father William in Pelstrete in Haveryng at Boure co. Essex, on payment to Richard of 40l., of which he acknowledged receipt of 20l. on 10 Dec. and has this day received the remaining 20l. Dated 24 June, 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 July.
	739
July 18.	Five pairs of recognizances to Thomas Lovell knight and Edmund Dudley and Henry Wyatt esquires for 80l. each to the king's use, by Edmund Davy of London, mercer, together with (i) William Strynger draper and John Camby grocer, (ii) Walter Wratisley and Richard Page gentlemen, (iii) John Mydelton and William Gilbert gentlemen, (iv) Thomas Shurley gentleman and Edmund Johns 'merchaunt,' and (v) John Josson 'skynner' and William Orford 'merchaunttaillour,' all of London. Condition (English): ten annual payments of 100 m. at All Saints. Signed: Malhom.
	Cancelled by warrant, 24 Henry VII.
	Membrane 7d.
	740
	Richard earl of Kent, Giles lord Daubney, John Bourghchier lord Fitz Waren and others (as above, No. 566, with the omission of John Brudenell, William Husye and Edmund Busshye), to Robert Brudenell and others (as above, No. 702). Charter indented confirming demise with warranty at the earl's request of manors etc. in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire (as above, No. 702) to the use of the earl and countess and the heirs male of their body with remainder to the use of John Husey knight his heirs and assigns; appointment of Oliver Lokwode clerk, Owen Holand and John Englysshe as attorneys to convey seisin. Dated 10 Nov., 22 Henry VII.
	The same, to the same. The like of Ayssheby Davyd and Yerdeley Hastynges manors etc. (as above, No. 702). Dated (as above).
	Memoranda by the earl that these feoffments are only to the uses and behoof expressed in the deed and in indentures of 8 Nov. (No. 702). English.
	The same earl, to Sir John Husye knight for the king's body. Indenture witnessing that in consideration of his debt to Sir John of 300l. he has 'graunted, betaken and to ferme leten' the manors of Assheby David, Yerdley, Towecetre and Dame Ellyngesbery with appurtenances for 20 years from Michaelmas last without payment for the first 3 years and thereafter for 200 m. a year, with right of distress; during the said 3 years Sir John will pay from the issues 40l. twice yearly to John Kyrkeby, tailor of London, till he has discharged the earl's debt to him of 208l.; to be voided if the earl die within the said 20 years; bond for performance in 1,000l. Given 4 Dec., 22 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the above writings by the earl, 7 December.
	Membrane 8d.
	741
	Memorandum of substitution on 12 May of Roger Touneshend esquire for Robert Tailbos deceased in a recognizance (No. 361) for the allegiance of Thomas Wyndham. Signed: Malhom.
	742
	John Ernele esquire of Canynges co. Wilts, to Edward Darell and Christopher Wroughton knights, John Ernele his brother, Thomas Unwyn, John Burley, Edward Banaster and Thomas Byrley clerk. Charter confirming gift with warranty of the manor of Palestholt, Urfunt and Wedhampton with lands etc. in Wiltshire to the use of the donor and Anne his wife for life and thereafter for the fulfilment of his will. Dated 28 June, 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 June.
	743
	Christopher Godwyn, to Robert and John Brent, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of Godwynsbower and Estbagborough manors with lands etc. in Godwynsbower, Estbagborough, Compton Episcopi, Wybbyngton, Berton, Okehole, Wellis, Westbury, Estbower, Northbower, Northbower [sic], Southbower, Mollysney, Slape, Dunwere, Hamme, Peryton, Pawelet, Dowenend, Andresey, Weston, Cheddesey and Bradney co. Somerset. Dated 15 June, 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 June.
	744
	Richard Nyghtyngale, to Edward Halys, William Aylof, John Carell, John Scot and Ralph Lygh gentlemen, John Archer, Thomas Legat and Thomas Eton, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty to the use of Edward, his heirs and assigns, of messuages and lands (as above, No. 738) and 39s. 7d. rent in Haveryng atte Boure, two messuages in Pellestrete and 40 a. land in Haveryng atte Boure co. Essex. Dated 24 June, 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 July.
	745
July 10.	Two recognizances to the king for 800l. each by Nicholas Vaux of Harrowedon co. Northampton, knight, and Thomas Parre of Kyrkebykendall co. Westmorland, esquire, together with (i) Thomas Brandon of Southwerk co. Surrey, knight, and Robert Straunge of Carbroke co. Norfolk, esquire, and (ii) Peter Lygh of Bradley co. Lancaster and Thomas Cheyne of Artilborowe co. Northampton, knights. Condition (English): payments of 1,000 m. at All Saints next and St. John Baptist 1508. Signed: Malhom.
	Cancelled by warrant.
	Membrane 9d.
	746
April 22.	Two like recognizances for 200 m. each and one for 200l. by Thomas Tyrell of Gippyng co. Suffolk, esquire, together with (i) Giles Capell of London, esquire, (ii) William Husee of Northduffeld co. York, esquire, and (iii) James Tyrell of Stowemarkett co. Suffolk, esquire. Condition (English): payment of 100l., 100l. and 146l. at the Annunciation next. Signed: Malhom.
	Cancelled by warrant to master John Yong, 3 Henry VIII.
	747
April 28.	Two recognizances by John Althorp of Warmyngton co. Northampton, gentleman, vice Thomas Pole, deceased, for George Kirkham (above, No. 655). Signed: Malhom.
	Cancelled by warrant cancelling the previous recognizance.
	1505.
	748
	Robert Gaynesford late of Alyngton co. Kent, esquire, to Edward Culpeper of Aylesford, esquire, his heirs and assigns. Indenture witnessing sale for 50l. (of which he acknowledges receipt of 20l.) of the lordship of Preston with heriots, rents, suits, wards, marriages and other rights of old time thereto belonging in Aylesford, Dytton, Syfflatton, Hunton, Lynton or elsewhere in Kent; estate to be made before the Purification next and evidences concerning the title of Robert or Margaret his wife delivered; Edward to enter on the issues and profits at Michaelmas last. Given 9 Oct., 21 Henry VII. English.
	1507.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 May this year.
	Membrane 10d.
	749
July 7.	Eight recognizances to the king for 120l. each by Henry Vernon of Haddon co. Derby, knight, together with (i) John Dygby of Ketelby co. Leicester, knight, (ii), (iii) John Ogan of Weston co. Pembroke, knight, (iv), (v) Thomas Blount of Kynlet co. Salop, knight, (vi), (vii) John Longvyle of Wolverton co. Buckingham, knight, and (viii) John Wellys of London, gentleman. Condition (English): eight half-yearly payments of 100l., to St. John Baptist 1511. Signed: Malhom.
	Cancelled by warrants, latest 8 Henry VIII.
	Membrane 11d.
	750
	Richard earl of Kent, to Charles Somersette knight and Christopher Ursewike and Edmund Staynbanke clerks, their heirs and assigns. Writing confirming gift with warranty to the use of Charles and his successors of the manors and advowsons of Roydon, (fn. 2) Foxley, Sperham and Bawdeswell co. Norfolk and Badmondesfeld (with park) co. Suffolk; appointment of Richard Pynson and (fn. 3) as attorneys to convey seisin; release and quitclaim of the premises. Dated 16 May, 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 May.
	751
May 19.	Recognizance by Edmund Wotton of London, mercer, vice John Peynter, deceased, for Antonio Spynell (as above, No. 339).
	752
	Edward Stannop knight, to George earl of Shrewsbury etc. (as above, No. 714, iv). Release and quitclaim with warranty of Ansty manor with 30 messuages etc. recovered by them in Easter term last. Dated 26 May, 22 Henry VII.
	The same, to the same earl. Release and quitclaim of all actions etc. a principio mundi to date. Dated (as above).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of both writings, 11 June.
	753
	Robert Weller and Helen (Elena) his wife, to Henry Argentyne and Margaret his wife, daughter of Thomas Snelling the elder, their heirs and assigns. Charter confirming gift of all the lands etc. in Esthorsley co. Surrey which they had by feoffment of John Bigges, Ralph Agmondesham, Thomas Snelling the elder, John Fyndon, John Hichehurst and Richard Ferrour; appointment of Thomas Agmondesham and John Redford as attorneys to convey seisin. Witnesses: Richard Snelling, William Fyndon, Thomas Dekon and others. Dated at Esthorsley, 29 June, 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 June.
	Membrane 12d.
	754
	(i) Indenture between George Kyrkbryd esquire on the one part and John Dalston, Thomas Beauchamp and Robert Clybborn gentlemen and their respective wives Elizabeth, Isabel and Emmot, his daughters and heirs apparent, of the other: whereas Walter Kyrkbryd knight, son of Richard, gave to Richard his son, ancestor of George, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, the manors of Kyrkbryd and Dokray and his lands in Kyrbryd, Dokray, Morehouse, Wygton and Ulton (fn. 4) co. Cumberland, by deed dated 1330, which is greatly impaired by evil keeping and the seal defaced since it came into George's hands, as he has deposed in Chancery; and whereas since that date one Richard Kyrkbrid, besaiel (veseall) of George, contrary to right and good conscience discontinued the premises and took estate to himself and the heirs male of his body contrary to the first entail, whereof great variance may hereafter ensue between his heirs male and the general heirs of Richard son of Walter, 'wherof myght ensue grete trouble, costes and charges and displesure amonge theym and their frendes'; and whereas George accordingly desired Roger bishop of Carlisle, Humphrey Conyngesby serjeant at law and other men of honour of that country to advise 'howe the trouth of the premisses shall ever herafter appere and howe the seid George myght best do to order the seid maneres, londes and tenementes in his lif rightwysly and accordyng to trouth and gode conscience and to eschewe the seid troubles,' and Roger and Humphrey at his desire have witnessed under their seals the said deed of general entail: George now covenants and agrees that he will do all things to enforce the gift to the heirs general and the deed containing it and will make estate of the premises and of all his other fee simple lands etc. which his brother Richard Kyrkbrid and Jane wife of Richard Skelton severally hold for term of their lives by his deed tripartite to be enrolled in Chancery to Sir Edward Crakanthorp parson of Asby, Sir Ninian Kyrkbrid parson of Kyrkbrid, Sir Richard Suthak (fn. 5) parson of Bolton and Sir Roland Clybborne clerk and their heirs in fee simple to the use of George and the heirs of his body with remainder to the heirs of the body of Richard son of Walter Kyrkbrid according to the form and effect of the old deed of entail, and that the feoffees shall stand seised thereof during his life without making estate to any person, provided always that at the reasonable request of John, Thomas and Robert and their wives or any of them or their heirs they shall allow others to recover against them to the same use; George is to have liberty to grant out of the premises to Annes his wife an annuity of 10l. for life, with a proviso that after his death she release to the feoffees her title in the residue. Given 1 Feb., 22 Henry VII.
	English.
	(ii) The same George, to Edward Crakenthorpe rector of Asseby etc. Charter tripartite confirming gift with warranty of the premises to the uses specified in (i). Dated 13 Feb., 22 Henry VII.
	(iii) The same: appointment of William Rogers clerk and Thomas Alenby as attorneys to convey seisin. Dated (as above).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of all three writings, 13 February.
	755
	John Fyneux knight, chief justice of the King's Bench, William Grevyle and Lewis Pollard serjeants at law, John Rooper, Richard Broke and William Eyre, to John Rysley knight. Charter indented confirming demise and feoffment of Totyngham, Penbrokes, Bruces, Daubeneys and Mokynges manors with 300 messuages, 2,000 a. land, 500 a. meadow, 2,000 a. pasture, 400 a. wood and 20l. rent in Totyngham, Edelmeton and Envylde co. Middlesex which they recovered against Thomas Cawes and William Beteryng in Hilary term, 22 Henry VII, as appears in the records, rot. (fn. 6), to the use of John Rysley for life with remainder to Richard bishop of Winchester, Giles Dawbeney knight lord Dawbeney, Charles Somerset knight lord Harbarde, Thomas Lovell, Richard Empson and James Hubbarde knights, Edmund Dudley esquire, Humphrey Conyngesby and Robert Brudenell serjeants at law and Thomas Lucas, to the use of the king, his heirs and assigns; appointment of Henry Rysley and Edward Sterne gentlemen as attorneys to convey seisin. Dated 13 Feb., 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Rooper, 15 February.
	756
Jan. 24.	Recognizance to the king for 300l. by Thomas Gray marquis of Dorset vice Edward Hastynges knight for the safe-keeping of Hampnes castle by William Blount lord Mountjoye (as above, No. 228).
	Cancelled by warrant, 1 Henry VIII.
	Membrane 13d.
	757
	Richard earl of Kent, to Sir John Husey knight and his heirs. Indenture of sale, in recompense and satisfaction of many great sums of money paid in discharge of his debts to merchants and others and of other great services and pleasures, of his manors of Brampton co. Huntingdon and Assheby Davy with the advowson and Awnfordyshowe and Wymersley hundreds co. Northampton with appurtenances; estate to be made before Ascension next and assured by Richard and Elizabeth his wife; evidences to be delivered and premises discharged; in case of non-performance, Sir John may take advantage of all former bargains, grants and covenants in as ample and available form and manner as if this indenture had never been made. Sealed 26 Jan., 22 Henry VII.
	English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 April.
	758
	William Coope esquire, to Edmund Dudeley king's counsellor and Edward Belknap esquires and their heirs. Indenture of sale for 240l. (of which they acknowledge receipt of 140l.) of all lands etc. in the counties of Oxford, Leicester, Warwick and Stafford late of Sir Robert Harecourte knight, which William bought from Thomas Stoner, Richard Bekyngham, Thomas Nevell and George Gaynesford and their respective wives Katharine, Helen (Elyn), Lettice (Lethis) and Elizabeth, Robert's sisters and heirs; evidences to be delivered, and no release to be made to the prejudice of the purchasers without their licence. Sealed 12 May, 22 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 May.
	Membrane 14d.
	759
	Edmund Grey lord of Wilton and his brothers Richard Grey clerk and John, sons of John Grey of Wylton knight, to Hugh Denys esquire and Mary his wife, Edmund Dudley esquire, Roger Lupton clerk, Godfrey Toppes, Edward Chamberleyn, William Stafford, John Erneley, Thomas Pygott, Richard Broke, William Tey and Michael Fissher. Release and quitclaim with warranty to the use of Hugh and Mary and Hugh's heirs of Purle manor with 56 messuages, 24 tofts, 500 a. land, 200 a. meadow, 400 a. pasture, 200 a. wood and 26l. rent in Purley and Maldon, and Snoram, Southouse and Sayers manors with 3 messuages, 200 a. land, 200 a. pasture and 500 a. marsh in Maldon, Purley, Lachendon and Caneudon co. Essex, Portpole manor etc. (as above, No. 732, substituting a toft for the site of a windmill) in St. Andrew's Holborne co. Middlesex and 1 a. land parcel of Shenley manor co. Buckingham with advowson. Dated 15 Feb., 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 February.
	1506.
	760
	Bartholomew Mikelfeld gentleman, to Robert Drurey, William Walgrave, Thomas Tyrell and William Clopton knights, Henry Monnyng and Robert Clyfford, their heirs and assigns. Ratification of a feoffment of Whatfeld manor and advowson with lands called 'Mapill Roos' and 'Plasshehattes' in Whatfeld and Seymer co. Suffolk made at his request by James Ryvett and Agnes his wife and John Kyngeston by charter dated 8 Oct., 22 Henry VII. Dated 9 Oct., 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 December.
	761
	Eustace and John Knyll, mercers of London, to Richard at Wyke of Laleham co. Middlesex, yeoman. Indenture of sale, for 20 m. at livery of seisin and two 'toddes' of wool at the next shearing time, of 20 a. land, 20 a. pasture, 25 a. wood and 2s. rent with appurtenances called Ipwellis in Strode in Eggham co. Surrey late of Thomas Awbrey or Richard Aubrey son and heir of Richard Aubrey late haberdasher of London, which they recovered against Richard the younger together with Hugh Lecherd, who has since released his right to them by deed; estate to be made in fee simple as required and evidences delivered. Given 28 March, 21 Henry VII. English.
	1507.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 April this year.
	762
	William Felde, to Edmund Dudley esquire, king's 'councelour' and his heirs. Indenture of sale for 20l. (of which he acknowledges receipt of 10l.) of his messuages, lands etc. in Hemyngford Grey co. Huntingdon, which he warrants to be of the yearly value of 46s. 8d.; estate to be made and evidences delivered before St. John Baptist next. Sealed 3 June, 22 Henry VII.
	English.
	The same, to the same Edmund, Andrew Wyndesore, John Ernley, John Caryll, William Everard and John Keche, their heirs and assigns. Charter confirming gift of the premises with warranty to the use of Edmund and his heirs. Dated 5 June, 22 Henry VII.
	Memoranda of acknowledgment of both writings, 5 June.
	Membrane 15d.
	763
	Indenture tripartite between Sir Richard Emson knight, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster (who retains two parts), and Sir John Husee knight: John to discharge all his interest etc. in Towcestre manor acquired by virtue of an indenture with Richard earl of Kent (No. 554 (i) above), the earl having since desired him to change the uses therein expressed for other recompenses, viz. Brampton manor co. Huntingdon and Assheby Davy manor etc. co. Northampton; release and quitclaim accordingly to Richard, John Danvers knight, Thomas Emson, Nicholas Malory, Robert Mathewe, Thomas Langeston, Edward Bulstrode, Richard Drewell, Thomas Hawetriff, Thomas Hasilwode and John Dey and Thomas Coweley clerks. Sealed 31 March, 22 Henry VII.
	English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 April.
	764
May 27.	Six recognizances, to the king for 50l. each by Walter Hungerford of Haytysbury co. Wilts, Edward Ponynges of Westynhangger co. Kent, Nicholas Vaus of Harrowedon co. Northampton and William Sandes of Vyne co. Southampton, knights. Condition (English): six half-yearly payments of 50 m., down to All Saints 1510.
	One by Walter alone for 500 m. for finding substitutes in case of need.
	Cancelled by warrant.
	Membrane 16d.
	765
	Indenture between the king and Richard earl of Kent: whereas in Michaelmas term last past Richard bishop of Winchester, Giles Daubney knight lord Daubney, Thomas Lovell, Richard Emson and James Hubart knights, Edmund Dudley, Thomas Lucas and others recovered against the earl the manors and lordships of Ruthyn and Dyffryncloyde with 10,000 a. land, 4,000 a. meadow, 4,000 a. pasture, 4,000 a. wood and 100l. rent, being manors and lordships royal in Wales and therefore recovered in Shropshire as the county next adjoinant; and whereas the earl is indebted to the king in divers great sums of money, viz. (a) 1,800l. for livery of his lands and for debts with which the lands were chargeable by bargains made by his father George late earl of Kent and (b) 4,000l. by recognizance (No. 553, above) whose days of payment were then plainly past; and forasmuch as he 'was not of power, habilite ne havyour to content and pay to our seid Sovereign lorde the seid sommes of money . . . without in maner his utter undoyng unlesse the kynges highnes of his most gracious and benigne mercye and pitye liste to consider his grete daunger that the same Erle was like to renne and fall in by meanes of the same'; the king of his great mercy and abundant grace is pleased to accept in satisfaction of (b) the reversion of the premises to himself and his heirs for ever after the earl's death, and in satisfaction of (a) the issues and profits of the same, of the yearly value of 216l., and also of the manors of Podyngton, Tyngryff, Brookeburgh and Northwode co. Bedford and Yardeley Hastynges co. Northampton, affirmed to be of the yearly value of 84l., making 300l. in all, from Easter last till the sum of 1,800l. is paid; if the earl live till (a) is paid in full, he shall then receive an annual rent of 216l. for life from the premises in Wales, and the other manors etc. shall be ensured to him and his heirs for ever; the premises in Wales to be discharged and evidences concerning them delivered before Michaelmas next. Sealed and signed 6 May, 22 Henry VII. English.
	766
	Indenture between Thomas earl of Surrey, treasurer of England, and Thomas Haward knight lord Haward, his son and heir apparent: covenant and promise, for the promotion and comfort of the latter and for pleasures and sums of money given by him to the earl, that William archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas archbishop of York, Richard bishop of Winchester, James bishop of Ely, Giles Daubeney knight lord Daubeney, Henry Daubeney esquire, William Blount knight lord Mountjoye, Henry Scrope knight lord Scrope of Bolton, Henry Scrope lord Scrope of Upsale, John Seymor and Philip Tylney knights, John Bygot, Edward Guldeford and Thomas Burgh esquires, John Erneley gentleman, Richard Broke and Gilbert Stoughton, William Hedge and John Jacob clerks, Henry Chauncy, Alfred Berwyke and Thomas Gawdy, who recovered against James Hobert knight in this Easter term, 22 Henry VII, the manors and lordships of Southwalsham, Halveryate, Dychingham, Kenynghale, Ersham, Siselond and Dykelburgh, a third part of Loddon manor, the hundred of Gyldecros, half-hundred of Ersham, castle and town of Bungay, Soham Comitis, Stonham Comitis, Donyngworth, Hollesley, Sutton, Crattfeld, Staverton, Bromeswall, Walton, Tremley and Hoo, cos. Norfolk and Suffolk, shall stand seised thereof to the earl's use for life and thereafter of Thomas his son and the heirs of his body, with remainder to the heirs of the earl's body according to his old evidences and deeds of entail. Sealed 15 May, 22 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 July.
	Membrane 17d.
	767
July 7.	Recognizances to the king for the safe-keeping of Guysnes castle by Sir Nicholas Vaus knight (as above, No. 131), by the following in place of former recognizors (deceased): Henry earl of Northumberland vice George earl of Kent; Peter Aleegh of Bradley co. Lancaster vice Anthony Broun knight; Roger Darcy of Danbury co. Essex, esquire, vice Thomas Grene knight; Alexander Baynam of Wesbury co. Gloucester vice Humphrey Stanley knight; Robert Straunge of Carbroke co. Norfolk, esquire, vice Thomas Laurence knight; Edward Belknap of Weston co. Warwick vice Robert Elond; George Hastynges of Fenwik co. York, esquire, vice William Norres knight; John Wogan of Wiston in the march of Wales, knight, vice John Paston knight; Thomas Marmyon of Ryngeston co. Lincoln, esquire, vice Thomas Sapcotes; Thomas Nevyle of Slyford co. Lincoln, gentleman, vice Robert Burdon; Henry Milborne of Laverstoke co. Wilts, esquire, vice Robert Wittelbury; John Constable of Burton Constable co. York, knight, vice John Savyle knight; (Francis Cheyne of Sherlond co. Kent, esquire, vice Guy Wolfstan knight) (fn. 7); Maurice Berkeley of Yeates co. Gloucester vice John Villers knight; Edward Darrell of Rammesbury co. Wilts, knight, vice Thomas Pulteney knight; Thomas Stafford of Tottenho co. Buckingham, esquire, vice John Missenden; Henry Willughby of Middelton co. Warwick, knight, vice Roger Urmeston knight. Signed: Coweley.
	Cancelled by warrant, 1 Henry VIII.
	768
	Robert Reede knight, chief justice of the Common Bench, and John Craford brother and heir of Robert Craford clerk, to Robert Mathewe, Richard Fyssher, Richard Burton, George Nicols and Thomas Mountagu. Release and quitclaim of the manors of Apethorp etc. (as above, No. 727). Dated 16 March, 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 July.
	Membrane 18d.
	769
July 12.	Nine recognizances by Francis Southwell late of Gymyngham, John Curson, John Berney of Redham and Richard Methwold of Langford, esquires, all of Norfolk, to Thomas Lovell, Richard Emson and John Husee knights and Edmund Dudley and Thomas Lucas esquires for 200 m. each to the king's use. Condition (English); seven payments of 50l. and two of 50 m. twice yearly to Martinmas 1511.
	The first three cancelled by warrant, 23 and 24 Henry VII.
	Membranes 19d to 28d.
	1506.
	770
	Indenture between Margaret countess of Richmond and Derby the king's mother and John Islip abbot and the prior and convent of St. Peter's Westminster:
	(i) Confirmation of deed dated 31 Dec., 1496, whereby John late abbot and the prior and convent bound themselves to find a monk to say mass daily while the world shall endure at the altar and shrine in St. Edward's chapel for her good estate during life and for her soul after her decease; masses to be said on Sunday and principal feasts in the time of the chapter and on other days immediately after chapter mass; the monk henceforth to say every Sunday mass of Holy Trinity, every Monday of requiem, every Tuesday of St. Edward, every Wednesday of the Holy Ghost, every Thursday de corpore Christi, every Friday de quinque vulneribus Christi and every Saturday of Our Lady.
[m. 20d.]	(ii) Whereas by the king's letters patent (fn. 8) she has granted to them the advowsons of Swyneshede co. Lincoln and Chesthunt co. Hertford, accepted at the yearly value of 26l. 13s. 4d. each, besides Drayton manor with lands in Middlesex late purchased of Sir Reynold Bray knight and accepted at the yearly value of 27l. 13s. 4d., and lands in Great Chesterford co. Essex to the yearly value of 6l., in consideration of these grants to the total yearly value of 87l. they undertake to find in fulfilment of her devout mind and intent, as more fully expressed below, two additional chantry masses and an anniversary assessed at the yearly cost of 30l., a 'converse' assessed at 100s., readers in theology at Oxford and Cambridge receiving annuities of 13l. 6s. 8d. each and a perpetual preacher at Cambridge receiving 10l., making a total of 71l. 13s. 4d. She has also given them books, chalices, vestments and other ornaments to be used and occupied only about the altars where the chantry masses shall be said and intends to give them many more. Moreover at her great costs and charges she has purchased of the Pope bulls of great indulgence and pardons for all persons seeing or hearing any of the said two chantry masses or any other mass to be said by any priest at the altars provided therefor, as great as is in the place called Scala Celi beside Rome, and daily plain remission to the great comfort and relief of the monastery and of all Christian people resorting thereunto. At her desire they have surrendered as much of the licence for 150l. as should have been of the yearly value of 107l., and they shall take the advantage to purchase at their pleasure lands to the yearly value of the 9l. 6s. 8d. yet remaining unpurchased and unsurrendered. Whereupon they bind themselves, in addition to the daily mass in St. Edward's chapel, to observe the following.
[m. 21d.] [m. 22d.	(iii) Two other monks priests of the monastery, sufficiently learned and of good and virtuous disposition, to say prayers (recited) for the prosperous estate of the said Margaret and the king her son during their lives and thereafter for their souls and also for the souls of her late husband Edmund earl of Richmond father of the king, her parents John duke of Somerset and Margaret his wife and all her other progenitors and ancestors, her late husbands Thomas earl of Derby and Henry lord Stafford, Elizabeth late queen of England late wife to the king and their issue deceased and all the souls that Margaret will have prayed for and all Christian souls; and to say masses daily while the world shall endure except on 'Sherethursday', Good Friday, the Vigil of Easter and the days of coronations of kings and queens of England at the altar in the Lady Chapel on the north side of the church called 'the olde lady pewe' till the completion of the king's new chapel and thereafter at the altars therein; one of them beginning soon after 6 o'clock to say every Sunday mass of the service of the day, every Monday of St. Margaret, every Tuesday of St. Anne, every Wednesday of the vigil of the Nativity of St. John Baptist, every Thursday of St. Mary Magdalene, every Friday of the Name of Jesu and every Saturday of the Annunciation of Our Lady; the other beginning soon after 8 o'clock to say every Sunday mass of the birth of Our Lord Jesu Christ Puer natus est nobis, every Monday of the Angels, every Tuesday of Salus Populi, every Wednesday of Requiem, every Thursday of the Apostles de Communi Apostolorum, every Friday of Requiem and every Saturday De Compassione Virginis Marie; both with divers collects, secrets and postcommons (recited); either monk to receive 20d. a week and have his free disposition, use and administration thereof as far as he may by the law or the rules of his religion.
[m. 23d.]	(iv) A solemn anniversary to be observed during her life on 31 May for the souls of her husbands, her parents and ancestors, the late queen Elizabeth etc. and after her decease on the day of her sepulture for her soul also, and for the soul of the king her son after his decease; the abbot (if present), prior and convent to come together on the eve of the anniversary in the choir 'revested in honourable and solempne wise' and there sing solemnly with note placebo and dirige with nine lessons and the lauds with orations and observances; on the day itself the abbot to sing mass of Requiem with note, all the convent helping and the bells being solemnly rung as in any other most solemn anniversaries there holden, with collects etc. (recited) and a hearse of 70 tapers; to be followed by distribution of 12d. each to every monk priest of the monastery helping in the masses etc., 20d. to every such lying sick, 6d. to every monk professed and no priest and to every converse, 4d. to every monk neither professed nor priest, 10s. to the abbot being present or sick or absent for a reasonable cause and 6s. 8d. to the prior on like terms, besides 10l. in alms to the poor between 8 a.m. and noon at the rate of 1d. each, the residue (if any) being divided among the lame, blind, bed-rid and most poor folk within the monastery, in the town of Westminster or the city and suburbs of London, or the prisoners of the King's Bench and 'Marchalsie' and in the city of London, and payments of 13s. 4d. to the monk distributing the same; if the anniversary should fall upon Palm Sunday or within 12 days after Ascension etc. or on the day of the king's weekly obit, it shall be observed within the 15 days ensuing.
	(v) One brother called a 'converse' to be found in the monastery, in addition to the six already found and the two ordained by the king, to attend and serve the said chantry monks and others saying mass at the same altar, to keep the countess's chapel and lights and after that to do such other things as the other converses use to do, receiving the customary meat, drink, clothing and lodging.
[m. 24d.] [m. 25d.] [m. 26d.]	(vi) Whereas by the king's licence (fn. 9) the countess by her several letters patent in the form of indentures tripartite (Latin: recited), both dated the Nativity of St. Mary, 18 Henry VII [18 Sept. 1502], has founded perpetual readerships of theology in the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, the first readers being respectively master John Roper and master John Fyssher, the abbot, prior and convent by their several deeds (Latin: recited), both dated 1 July 1503, have granted to the said readers and their successors perpetual annuities of 13l. 6s. 8d. each issuing from the said lands in Middlesex and Essex, with a clause of distress and a penalty of 40s. a day for default.
[m. 27d.] [m. 28d.]	(vii) And, whereas by the king's licence (fn. 10) the countess by her letters patent (Latin: recited) in like form dated 30 Oct., 20 Henry VII, has founded a perpetual chantry of a preacher of God's Word in the university of Cambridge with the status of a corporation (unum corpus re et nomine), the first preacher being master John Fawn bachelor of theology, to preach at least six solemn and public sermons a year, viz. one at St. Paul's Cross, London (or, if ever he is not there admitted, in St. Margaret's church, Westminster, or failing that at any more excellent church in the city of London, but at least once every two years at Paul's Cross without fail) and in the churches of Chesthunt and Ware, London diocese, Bassingbourn, Orwell and Babram, Ely diocese, Maxey, Depyng (viz. the two parish churches of St. James and St. Andrew), Burn, Boston and Swynneshede, Lincoln diocese, at his pleasure, the abbot, prior and convent by their deed (Latin: recited) dated 6 Nov., 1505, have granted to the said preacher a like annuity of 10l. with a like clause and penalty of 20s. a day.
	(viii) If any of the said advowsons or lands should be lawfully evicted out of their possession to their loss, their obligations shall be proportionately abated in form following, viz. first the 70 tapers and distribution of alms at the anniversaries, second the preacher's annuity, third the finding of the converse, fourth the rewards of abbot, prior and monks at anniversaries; the readers' salaries shall be paid notwithstanding any such eviction. Each successive abbot shall take an oath in the chapter-house, holding in his hands the part of these indentures sealed with the countess's seal, to observe all these covenants as he shall answer before Almighty God at the dreadful day of final judgment. Sealed 2 March, 21 Henry VII. English.
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	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 March this year.
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	Declaration by Thomas Crathorn of Crathorn, esquire, that William Fayrefax serjeant at law, Thomas Fairefax son of Guy Fairefax knight and John Bielby, who recovered certain lands etc. in Yorkshire against him in Michaelmas term, 22 Henry VII, shall be seised thereof to the following uses: (a) a 'mease' and 'garthyn' and 52 a. land in Crathorn late in the holding of William Moddersalle worth 5 m. a year to the use of Thomas Crathorn and Alice his wife for life and thereafter of Ralph his son and heir apparent and the heirs male of his body, with remainder to James Crathorn son of Thomas and Alice, born before their espousals, the heirs male of his body and remainder over to Thomas' right heirs; (b) Crathorn manor and advowson and all other lands there to the use of Thomas Crathorn for life with the like remainders; (c) lands to be named in Estnesse worth 10l. a year as (a) above; (d) Estnesse manor and all other lands there as (b) above; (e) Styllyngflete manor and all the lands there to the use of Thomas for life and thereafter of James for life, with successive remainders to Ralph and the heirs of his body, the heirs male of James' body and Thomas' right heirs; estate to be made accordingly; the above uses not to prejudice Alice's claim to dower. Sealed 28 Nov., 22 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 December.
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	772
	Roger Porter gentleman, to William Hardyng of Came co. Gloucester and his heirs. Release and quitclaim with warranty of a messuage, 40 a. land, 7 a. meadow, 20 a. pasture and 1 a. wood in Alkerton (in Estynton and Stonehowse) co. Gloucester late of John Oswolde, in which Richard Pilme his kinsman and heir, begotten of the bodies of William Pilme and his wife Rose, daughter and heir begotten of the bodies of John and his wife Joan, sold his interest to Roger. Dated 30 Jan., 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 February.
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	773
July 27. Cambridge.	Recognizance to the king for 400l. by Richard Carew knight. Condition (English): allegiance, safe-keeping of Caleis castle and appearance before king and Council when commanded.
	Recognizances on his behalf for 100l. each by Henry earl of Essex, William Willoughby lord of Willoughby, William Blounte lord Mountjoie, Edward Ponynges, Thomas Brandon, Thomas West, John Petche, Edward Darell, Robert Payton, John Bothe and John Wyngfeld knights, and John Crowmer, Edward Guldeford and Wistan Broun esquires; and for 100 m. each by Robert Cotton and Hugh Vaughan knights and Roger Darcy esquire. Capt' per Cristofer' Baynbrig'.
	774
August 17.	Recognizance by Edward Chambers late of London, gentleman, to Robert Suthwell and John Husee knights for 200l. to the king's use. Condition (English): Edward to appear on 24 Nov. next before Robert and John and others of the king's Council and pay what shall be adjudged to be due of the issues of land late of Abraham Sibilis late of Newe Wyndsore, or else yield his body to the Flete as prisoner before 31 Dec. next. Signed: Waren.
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	775
	(i) Appointment by Christopher Baynbrig clerk, master of the Rolls of Chancery, of John Richardson and John Meyns as his attorneys to take seisin of Russheton and Moreyne manors with 12 messuages, 600 a. land, 40 a. meadow, 40 a. pasture, 20 a. wood, 2 dovecotes and 12d. rent in Hoggynton, Longstaunton and Melton co. Cambridge, which he recovered in Trinity term last against Thomas Baxster and Elizabeth his wife. Dated 16 July, 22 Henry VII.
	(ii) The same Christopher, to Christopher Ursewyk and John Wyders clerks and John Richardson, their heirs and assigns. Charter indented confirming demise of the premises; appointment of John Catelen and John Fepurs as attorneys to convey seisin. Dated 18 July, 22 Henry VII.
	(iii) Schedule indented of even date, annexed to the above, declaring that the said feoffees shall stand seised to the intent that Elizabeth Baxster shall receive an annuity therefrom of 8l. for life, and after her death to the use of her daughter and heir apparent Elizabeth Wytton and the heirs of her body, with remainder to Christopher Baynbrig and his heirs and assigns for ever. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the above writings, 18 July.
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	776
	(i) Richard Grey earl of Kent, to Christopher Bainbrigge clerk, dean of York, David Owen, John Huse and George Maners knights, Henry Somersette esquire and John Newdegate gentleman, their heirs and assigns. Charter indented confirming gift with warranty of Sympson, Magna Brickehill and Stokehamond manors and Magna Brickehill park with lands etc. there and in Fennistratford, Wegynton on the Grene and Walton co. Buckingham; Gooderston, Foxley, Bawdeswell and Sperham manors with lands etc. in Norfolk; and Roydon and Badmondesfeld manors with lands etc. in Suffolk; to the earl's use for life and thereafter of Charles Somersette knight, lord Herbert of Gower, and his heirs for ever; appointment of Edmund Staynbanke clerk, John Hunte and John Hurste as attorneys to convey seisin. Dated 10 August, 19 Henry VII.
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	(ii) Indenture between the said earl and Charles declaring that Christopher Ursewyke and Edmund Staynbanke clerk, who recovered the premises in Buckinghamshire with the advowsons of Sympson, Grete Brickehill and Stokehamond and 40 messuages, 200 a. land, 200 a. meadow, 300 a. pasture, 1,000 a. 'hethe and firres,' 10l. rent and 40 a. wood, those in Norfolk with the advowsons of Foxley, Bawdeswell, Sperham and Gooderston and 20 'meses,' 200 a. land, 100 a. meadow, 300 a. pasture, 1,000 a. heath and furze, 10 m. rent and 300 a. wood, and those in Suffolk with Badmondesfeld park, the advowsons of Roydon and Badmondesfeld and 10 'meses,' 300 a. land, 200 a. meadow, 300 a. pasture, 600 a. heath and furze, 100s. rent and 100 a. wood against the said feoffees in Trinity term, 21 Henry VII, shall stand seised to the said use. Sealed 24 June, 21 Henry VII.
	English.
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	Memorandum of acknowledgment of both writings, 1 July this year.
	777
July 7.	Three recognizances to the king by Richard Assheton son and heir of Richard Assheton knight, vice his father deceased, for Peter Legh knight (as above, No. 564).
	778
July 10.	Recognizance to the king for 200l. by the said Peter (alias Sir Pyers a Lygh) knight for the king's body. Condition (English): safe-keeping of Clydrowe gaol under Robert Russheton, appointed by patent.
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	779
	William brother of Thomas son and heir of Roger Wake late of Blisworthe co. Northampton, to John Fitz James, Richard Bartilmewe and Simon Grene, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Milton Clivedon alias Milton juxta Brewton co. Somerset, recovered by them in Trinity term, 22 Henry VII, against his mother Elizabeth Wake widow, John Catesby and John Bernard esquires, Richard Wake, John Wake, John Roberttis clerk and himself. Dated 28 July, 22 Henry VII.
	The like by Thomas Wake and his brothers John and Richard severally. Dated (as above).
	Memoranda of acknowledgment of all four writings, 28 July.
	780
July 6.	Recognizance by Robert and John Dobbys of St. Botolph's by Billingesgate, London, 'merchaunt haberdasshers,' and Robert Staunson of St. Mary atte Hill 'taillour,' to John Dobbys the elder, father of Robert, for 100l. Condition (English): Robert to pay his father an annuity of 6l. for life.
	Membrane 34d.
	781
	(i) Richard earl of Kent, to Giles Daubeney knight, lord Daubney, the king's chamberlain, and his heirs. Indenture of sale to his proper use for 400l. (of which he acknowledges receipt), plus an annuity of 100l. for life, of the manors of Harold, Relegh alias Tyrlye, Shefford, Camelton, Clophill and Caynho co. Bedford, of which he had previously sold him the reversion. Given 18 June, 22 Henry VII. English.
	(ii) The same earl and Elizabeth his wife. Appointment of Edward Johnson and William Cokkes as attorneys to take seisin of the premises from Robert Sheffeld and Thomas Bryan knights and Thomas Englysshe esquire. Dated 21 June, 22 Henry VII.
	(iii) The same earl, to Richard Broke and John Fitzjamys the younger, gentlemen, their heirs and assigns. Charter indented confirming gift of the premises; appointment of Edward Johnson and John Gale as attorneys to convey seisin. Dated 24 June, 22 Henry VII.
	Memoranda of acknowledgment of all three writings, 24 June.
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	782 (fn. 11)
	Indenture between the king and Henry Willoughby knight and John Zouche esquire concerning Codnore castle and lands etc. in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Sealed 10 July, 22 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 July.
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	783
July 13.	Eight recognizances to the king for 100 m. each by Thomas Curwen of Wyrkyngton co. Cumberland, John Huddeleston of Sudely co. Gloucester and Henry Kyrkeby of Kyrkeby co. Lancaster, knights. Condition (English): eight half-yearly payments of 50l. at St. Andrew and St. John Baptist.
	Cancelled by warrants.
	One recognizance by Thomas alone for 40 m. Signed: Malhom.
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	784
	Richard earl of Kent, to Edmund Dudley esquire. Indenture of sale for 300l. (of which he acknowledges receipt of 150l.) of an annuity of 50l. reserved to him from the manor of Hemyngford Grey with lands there and in St. Ives co. Huntingdon which he previously sold to Edmund, Andrew Wyndesore, John Ernley and others. Sealed 20 Dec., 22 Henry VII. English.
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	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 July.
	785
July 24.	Recognizance by John Gawesein of London, gentleman, to James Jarford, merchant of the staple of Calais, and William Buttre and Thomas Baldry, mercers of London, for 1,000l. Condition (English): John to save them harmless against Henry Viat esquire, William Welbek, alderman of London, and John Worsop gentleman for an obligation of 1,000 m. for performance of their covenants for a marriage between John Gawesein and Anne Salford.
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	786
	Thomas Wake, son and heir of Roger Wake esquire, deceased, to Richard Knyghtley of Faulwesley co. Northampton, knight, and Richard Knyghtley the younger, esquire, his son and heir apparent. Indenture of sale for 47l. 10s. (of which he acknowledges receipt of 20l.) of the annuity of 5l. payable to himself and his heirs out of the manors of Middilton by Colyngtre and Colyngtre co. Northampton after the death of Elizabeth Wake widow of Roger, as specified in an indenture dated 12 July, 22 Henry VII, whereby he sold the premises to Elizabeth, and also in an indenture dated 16 July, 22 Henry VII, whereby she sold them to Edmund Hasilwode (who had recovered them to her use in the preceding Trinity term together with John Muscote and John Roberdis clerk against Sir Richard Emson knight and Thomas Stafford esquire), the latter indenture including a provision that the feoffees after taking seisin and receiving releases from Elizabeth and her sons William, Richard and John Wake gentlemen should make a lawful grant of the annuity to Thomas; a sure grant in law to be made before St. Andrew next; statute staple dated 23 July, 22 Henry VII, to be void on performance. Sealed 24 July, 22 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 July.
	787
Feb. 4.	Recognizance by Edward Oxenden of Wyngham co. Kent, gentleman, to Alice Wode of Canterbury, widow of Richard Oxenden, for 100l. Condition (English): if Alice re-enter the lands comprised in an indenture between them dated 20 Feb., 19 Henry VII, for non-payment of the annuity of 24l. there specified, he shall return to her the 206 pieces of evidence which she brought into Chancery before 10 Feb. and which were delivered to him by command of the chancellor.
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	788
August 4.	Six recognizances to the king for 20l. each by John Shelton of Shelton and John Heydon of Bakonysthorp co. Norfolk, esquires. Condition (English): six half-yearly payments of 25 m. at St. Andrew and St. John Baptist.
	789
	Three like recognizances for 200 m. each by John Hudleston knight together with (i) and (iii) George earl of Shrewsbury and (ii) Thomas Brandon knight. Condition (English): three yearly payments of 100l. at All Saints. Signed: Thomas Rowthale.
	Cancelled by warrants, last dated 3 Henry VIII.
	790
July 27. Cambridge.	The like for 2,400l. by Richard Carewc knight. Condition (English): safe-keeping of the castle of Caleys as keeper or lieutenant, together with the prisoners therein, and appearance before king and Council when commanded. Signed: Thomas Rowthale.
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	791
	John Bassyngborne the younger, esquire, son and heir on Thomas Bassyngbourne esquire, deceased, to Richard Mery chaplain, John Harpesfeld and Gilbert Gentill, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty to the use of John Gardyner gentleman, his heirs and assigns, of Manewden manor with lands etc. (as in No. 640 above). Dated 24 June, 21 Henry VII.
	John Bassyngbourne gentleman, son and heir of Thomas Bassyngborne esquire deceased, to John Gardyner gentleman. Acknowledgment of receipt of 50l. in full satisfaction of all sums due for the premises. Dated (as above).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of both writings, 28 August this year.
	792
	Richard Warde, a clerk of William Coope esquire, cofferer of the king's household, to Alfred Rawson, mercer of London and merchant of the staple of Calais. Release and quitclaim of all actions etc. a principio mundi to date. Dated 1 Dec., 21 Henry VII.
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	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 December this year.
	793
	Adrian Fortescu knight, to Alfred Rawson and John Crafford and Alfred's heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of Alvetley manor with a messuage, 100 a. land, 40 a. meadow, 160 a. pasture, 100 a. marsh and 10l. rent in Alvetley, Wenyngton, Pourflete, Reynham, Wokingdon, Stifford and Litill Thoroke co. Essex and the advowson of the church, free chapel or chantry in Alvetley. Dated 13 July, 21 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 August this year.
	794
	Richard earl of Kent, to John Fyssher, a justice of the [Common] Bench, John Saynt John, Edmund Lucy and Thomas Cheyne knights, William Gascoyn, William Marshall, Thomas Robertson and Thomas Guylham, their heirs and assigns. Confirmation with warranty of their estate in the manor of Assheby David co. Northampton with 20 messuages, 1,000 a. land, 200 a. meadow, 300 a. pasture, a water-mill and 100s. rent and the advowson, which they recovered against him in Michaelmas term, 22 Henry VII. Dated 4 Dec., 22 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 December.
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	795
	(i) Richard earl of Kent, lord Grey of Ruthyn, Hastynges and Wayforth, to William Botry of London, mercer, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of sale for a competent sum (of which he acknowledges receipt) of his manors of Henlowe co. Bedford and Blechelegh co. Buckingham, with lands etc.; estate to be made, premises discharged and evidences delivered before the Purification next; William to pay annuities of 10l. and 6l. respectively from the issues. Given 1 Dec., 22 Henry VII English.
Dec. 1.	(ii) Recognizance by the same to the same for 400l. for performance.
	(iii) The same, to the same William, Edmund Wotton, John Best and Philip Meredith mercers, their heirs and assigns. Charter confirming gift of Henlowe manor with warranty to the use of William, his heirs and assigns; appointment of John Morgan and William Gresham mercers as attorneys to convey seisin. Dated 19 Dec., 22 Henry VII.
	(iv) The like of Blecheleigh manor. Dated (as above).
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	(v) The same, to the same. Release and quitclaim of Henlowe manor. Dated 10 Jan., 22 Henry VII.
	(vi) The like of Blecheleigh manor. Dated (as above). Memoranda of acknowledgment of (i) and (ii) on 20 December, (iii) and (iv) on 10 January and (v) and (vi) on 12 January.