Folios 41 - 50

Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: A, 1275-1298. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1899.

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'Folios 41 - 50', in Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: A, 1275-1298, (London, 1899) pp. 88-116. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/london-letter-books/vola/pp88-116 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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Folio 41.

xiiijd.

On Maundy Thursday, 13 Edward I. [A.D. 1284-5], Andrew Winter, Stephen de Tilleberi, and Thomas de Loffam acknowledged themselves bound to Thedmar le Estreys (fn. 1) in the sum of £7 for wool and dyed yarn; to be paid on Whitsun Eve, and unless, &c.

nil.

Thursday the morrow of St. Ambrose [4 April], the same year [A.D. 1285], Johanna, relict of Roger le Chaundiler, and Richard le Furners acknowledged themselves bound to William de Betoyne in the sum of £11 7s.; to be paid, viz., 60s. at the Ascension and at the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.], and 20s. at Michaelmas, and so from term to term until the whole be paid, and unless, &c.

(On Monday the morrow of Quasi modo geniti, (fn. 2) 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1287], came the said William and acknowledged that the aforesaid sum had been fully paid. It is therefore cancelled.)

nil adhuc.

Monday before the Feast of SS. Philip and James [1 May], 13 Edward I. [A.D. 1285], William de Mareys acknowledged himself bound to William le Mazeliner in the sum of 40s. for wine; to be paid at Midsummer, and unless, &c.

nil quia retraxerunt.

Wednesday the eve of the Ascension [3 May] Richard le Seur acknowledged himself bound to Edmund Trentemars in the sum of £4 10s. for a horse; to be paid at the Feast of St. Bartholomew [24 Aug.], and unless, &c.

Saturday after the Feast of St. Dunstan [19 May] Nicholas le Seur acknowledged himself bound to Clement le Seur in the sum of 60s.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 6s. 8d.; and unless, &c.

The same day Thomas de Conduit acknowledged himself bound to Godsalin Bonet and Geoffrey Segin de Burdeus in the sum of £6; to be paid, one moiety at Midsummer, and the other within fifteen days of Midsummer Day; and unless, &c.

nil quia retraxerunt.

Wednesday after the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul [29 June] Robert de Mareys, "cotiler," acknowledged himself bound to John de Canterbury, blader, in the sum of 40s.; to be paid at Michaelmas, and unless, &c.

Folio 41 b.

vacat.

Wednesday after the Feast of Translation of St. Thomas of Canterbury [7 July], 13 Edward I. [A.D 1285], Katherine de Boys came before Sir Ralph de Sandwich, Warden (fn. 3) of the City, and acknowledged herself bound to Robert Stoyl in the sum of 5 marks.

Friday before the Feast of St. Margaret [20 July] Robert de Suffolk acknowledged himself bound to John Fungevin (?) in the sum of 40s.; to be paid, one moiety at Martinmas and the other at the Purification; and unless, &c.

xvjd.

Tuesday the eve of St. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.], 13 Edward I. [A.D. 1285], Henry de Evere, Richard de Caumpes, Richard de Evere, Henry le Bole, John de Riplawe, and Geoffrey de St. Alban came to the Guildhall before Sir Ralph de Sandwich, Warden of the City, and acknowledged themselves bound to Bartholomew de Rivers, merchant of "Tholouse," in the sum of £8 15s. for wine sold to Henry de Evere; to be paid to the said Bartholomew, or to Simon Godard his attorney, on Monday after the Feast of the Assumption [15 Aug.]; and unless, &c.

(Thursday the morrow of the Decollation of St. John [29 Aug.], 13 Edward I. [A.D. 1285], Perot Enkem, valet to Bartholomew de Rivers, received the money from Henry de Evere and caused the recognizance to be cancelled.)

vijd.

Thursday after the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.] Ranulf de Winchester acknowledged himself bound to John Boyhz and Juliana his wife in the sum of 73s. 4d.; to be paid, viz., 20s. at the Feast of All Saints, at Christmas, and on Ash Wednesday, and 13s. 4d. at Whitsuntide; and unless, &c.

Alianora, Queen of England, mother of the lord the King, acknowledged by Walter de Piro her clerk that she had received on Saturday after the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.] the sum of 100 marks from Peter "Agulum" and Godsalin Bonet by the hands of Geoffrey Segin his valet, in part payment of £200 in which the said Peter and Godsalin stood bound to the Queen for money received.

nil pro inrot' ad instanc' Radulfi de Sandwico.

Sunday before the Feast of the Assumption [15 Aug.] came William de Egemor before Ralph de Sandwych, Josep le Akatur, Henry le Galeys, and many others [not named] and attorned John le Rous by letters patent to demand and receive the sum of 46½ marks from the executors of John Wolvrekin, in which sum the said John stood bound, when alive, to the said William.

iiijd.

Tuesday after the Feast of St. Giles [1 Sept.], 13 Edward I. [A.D. 1285], Richard de Laufare and William his brother, chaloners, acknowledged themselves bound to Thomas de Reyns in the sum of 40s.; to be paid, one moiety at Michaelmas and the other at Easter.

nil.

The same day Laurence Crips acknowledged himself bound to William de Betoyne in the sum of 34s.; to be paid, one moiety on the morrow of the Nativity B. M. and the other on the Feast of All Saints; and unless, &c.

Folio 42.

nil.

Tuesday after the Feast of Exaltation of H. Cross [14 Sept.], 13 Edward I. [A.D. 1285], came Robert de Russinden and acknowledged himself bound to William de Betoyne in the sum of 19s.; to be paid by instalments of 4s. 9d. at Michaelmas, at the Feast of All Saints, at Christmas, and at the Purification; and unless, &c.

jd.

Wednesday after the Feast of St. Luke [18 Oct.] Geoffrey de Hundesdich, Thomas Broning, [and] Robert Canun acknowledged themselves bound to Hugh de Viene in the sum of 13s. 4d. on behalf of John de [sic] Marescal de Bissopesgate; to be paid to Ralph Peket his attorney on the Sunday following.

viijd.

Wednesday after the Feast of All Saints [1 Nov.], 13 Edward I. [A.D. 1285], came Ralph de Len to the Guildhall and acknowledged himself bound to Simon de Littlebrock in the sum of £4 6s.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of half a mark.

Saturday after the Feast of St. Katherine [25 Nov.], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1285], it was agreed by Johanna de Alemaine that the sum of 40s.; which Robert de Bokelinton owed her in respect of a certain tenement in London, should remain in the custody of Clement le Cornur and Thomas Lingedraper until the said Johanna came to the next Court of Husting after the Feast of St. Hillary to acknowledge her deed, when the money should be delivered to her.

nil.

Wednesday before the Feast of St. Nicholas, Conf. [6 Dec.], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1285], Walter Hauteyn, senior, acknowledged himself bound to Giles le Quilter and Cristiana his wife in the sum of £20; to be paid, one moiety within fifteen days of Christmas and the other on the morrow of the Feast of St James, and unless, &c.

nil.

The same day John de Waltham, "ferrun," (fn. 4) acknowledged himself bound to the above Giles and Cristiana in the sum of £22; to be paid, viz., £8 at Christmas, and £7 at the Feast of St. Botolph and at Christmas following; and unless, &c.

(Quitclaim enrolled Wednesday after the Epiphany, 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1286-7].)

The same day the said, Giles and Cristiana covenant to indemnify the above Walter and John for all demands made in respect of the above sum of £42, which sum Roger de Evre had bequeathed to his children, as by his testament fully appears.

xvjd.

Friday the Feast of St. Thomas, Ap. [21 Dec.], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1285], William Barache acknowledged himself bound to Bernard de Chauce de Gaylac (fn. 5) in the sum of £8 13s. 4d. for wine; to be paid three weeks after Christmas, and unless, &c.

The same day Pontius Maynade de Tolose and Reginald de Fridaystrate acknowledged themselves bound to William Barache in the sum of £6.

nil.

Monday the eve of Christmas Roger, son of Richard de Waledene, deceased, and Elias Russell came to terms before Robert de Rokesle, Stephen de Cornhill, and the Chamberlain, who for the purpose were deputed by the Warden; the said Roger granting a general release to the said Elias on receiving the sum of £15.

Folio 42 b.

Ingelram.

vjd.

Sunday the morrow of St. Thomas of Canterbury [29 Dec.] in Christmas week, 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1285], William Uggel acknowledged himself bound to Sir Ingelram de "Hetrus," clerk, in the sum of 5 marks for wine; to be paid on Whitsunday, and unless, &c.

John Skip.

iiijd.

Wednesday the morrow of the Feast of Circumcision [1 Jan.], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1285-6], Robert Beynard acknowledged himself bound to John Skip in the sum of 50s. in which he was attainted upon a wine account; to be paid, one moiety on Ash Wednesday and the other at Hokeday; and unless, &c.

(Friday before the Feast of St. Thomas, Ap., before Christmas Day, 18 Edward I. [A.D. 1289], came John, son and heir of the said John Skip, and acknowledged that the said Robert had satisfied him of the money mentioned in the above recognizance. It is therefore cancelled.)

Idonia de Cantebregge.

iijd.

Monday the morrow of St. Hillary [13 Jan.], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1285-6], came Robert de Neugate and acknowledged himself bound to Dame Idonia de Cauntebrege in the sum of 33s. 4d.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 6s. 8d.; and unless, &c.

The same day Robert de Cockefeud acknowledged himself bound to Godfrey "Rossemunnd" in the sum of 20s.; to be paid at mid-Lent, and unless, &c.

Reymund.

vijd.

Wednesday after the Feast of St. Hillary [13 Jan.] came Richard de "Munpeylers" and acknowledged himself bound to Reymund Batayle in the sum of 5½ marks; to be paid at midLent, and unless, &c.

On the following day came Richard de "Munpeylers" and acknowledged himself bound to Gaylard Despaus (Despans ?) in the sum of 46s.; to be paid on the Tuesday called "Hokeday," and unless, &c.

nil.

Memorandum to the effect that 89½ marks were seized upon Matthew Ruggepoyl de Luka and Guydo Chiffayne, merchant of Florence, on Friday after the Feast of St. Hillary [13 Jan.], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1285-6], at the suit of Olyver de "Cerculo" and his fellow-merchants of Florence, in respect of a certain debt in which Peter le Clerk and James his brother, merchants of Douay, stood bound to the said Olyver and his associates, as declared before Ralph de Sandwych, Warden of the City.

Folio 43.

Galfi' cleric' respond'.

Saturday before the octave of St. Hillary [13 Jan.], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1285-6], came Henry Banquer and acknowledged himself bound to John le Swart, merchant, in the sum of £7 3s.; to be paid, one moiety at St. Ives Fair and the other at Winchester Fair; and unless, &c.

xijd.

Friday after the Feast of Conversion of St. Paul [25 Jan.] Robert de Bedeford, glover, acknowledged himself bound to Richard de Pelham in the sum of £6; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 5s., and unless, &c.

nil.

The same day the sum of £67 was attached upon Stephen de Cornhull, which the said Stephen by his recognizance owed to Peter le Clerc and James his brother, merchants of Douay, at the suit of Oliver de "Serculo" and his fellow-merchants of Florence, for a debt due by the said Peter and James to the said Oliver and his associates, as declared before R[alph] de Sandwich, the Warden, &c.

Gr'.

The same day Master John de Wych came and acknowledged himself bound to John de Boketon, "coffrer," in the sum of 20s.; to be paid at Easter, and unless, &c.

iiijd.

Saturday after the Feast of the Purification [2 Feb.] Roger le Barber of St. Laurence Street acknowledged himself bound to John de Ferreres, merchant of Burdeus, in the sum of 42s.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 3s., and unless, &c.

sol' xxjd.

Saturday before the Feast [] came John de Paris, "celler," and Adam de Irland, "seller," and acknowledged themselves bound to Hugh Motun in 100s.; to be paid at the Feast of the Ascension, &c.

Friday before Ash Wednesday [28 Feb.] John de Assindon and Thomas de Gloucester, saddlers, acknowledged themselves bound to Hugh Motun in the sum of 100s.; to be paid at Hokeday, and unless, &c.

Wednesday before the Feast of St. Gregory [12 March] came Ralph de Alegate and acknowledged himself bound to Laurence de Lodelawe, merchant, in the sum of £20; to be paid within three years, viz., by quarterly instalments of 2½ marks.

(On Wednesday before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude came John de Banquell, attorney of the above Laurence, and acknowledged that the above Ralph de Alegate had satisfied him of the above £20. It is therefore cancelled.)

Saturday before the Feast of St. Gregory [12 March] Richard de Ailesham acknowledged himself bound to Hugh Motun in the sum of 32s. 8d.; to be paid three weeks after Easter, and unless, &c Cancelled Monday the Feast of St. John ante portam Latinam [6 May].

Folio 43 b.

Gr'.

Monday after the Feast of St. Gregory [12 March], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1285-6], Henry, son of Hubert de Arraz, acknowledged himself bound to Thomas de Conduit in the sum of 60 marks; to be paid by instalments of 100s. at Michaelmas and Easter yearly; and unless, &c.

(Wednesday after the Feast of St. Edmund, Conf. [20 Nov.], 22 Edward I. [A.D. 1293], came Johanna de Conduit and Hugh de Dunthon', executors of Thomas de Conduit, and acknowledged that Henry de Arraz had satisfied them by the hands of John le Blound of the 60 marks in which he was bound to the said Thomas. It is therefore cancelled.)

nil quia cam'.

Saturday before the Annunciation B. M. [25 March], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1285-6], Peter le Furbur of Chepe acknowledged himself bound to William de Bettoyne in the sum of £8 18s. 6d.; being arrears of rent of a house inhabited by the said Peter, to be paid on Whitsunday, and unless, &c.

nil.

Tuesday after the Annunciation [25 March], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came William Bonet to the Guildhall and acknowledged himself bound to John le Potter de Paris in the sum of 54s. 6d.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 2s. The said John appoints Henry Hauteyn his attorney.

vd.

Friday after the Feast of Annunciation [25 March] came Richard de Laufare and acknowledged to Alice de la Vine, executrix of William de Kelwedon, and her coexecutors in the sum of 51s. 2d. in which he stood bound to the said William when alive; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 5s., and unless, &c.

ijd.

The same day came Ralph de Len and acknowledged to the same executors in the sum of 22s. in which he stood bound to the above William when alive; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 2s., and unless, &c.

arr'.

The same day came John Fitz Roger and acknowledged to Richard Viel in the sum of 5½ marks; to be paid, viz., 20s. fifteen days after Easter, 13s. 4d. at Midsummer, and 20s. at Michaelmas and Easter, in return for which the said Richard releases the said John from all contracts made between them; and unless, &c.

xijd.

Friday before Hokeday, 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came Margery la Ferr' and acknowledged herself bound to Peter Spar and Bartholomew Parten in the sum of £6; to be paid at Midsummer, and unless, &c.

iijs.

On the following Sunday came Robert de Russindon and acknowledged himself bound to Bertram Merbode in the sum of 17s.; to be paid, one moiety at Whitsuntide and the other at Midsummer; and unless, &c.

Folio 44.

nil.

Tuesday before the Feast of St. Dunstan [19 May], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came Ralph de Alegate, clerk, and acknowledged himself bound to maintain a chantry in the church of All Hallows de Gaschirche for one year and a half for the souls of Peter le Hoder, Martin de Gaschirche, and others; and unless, &c.

xd.

The same day came Henry le Burser de Soperlane and acknowledged himself bound to Hugh Motun in the sum of 108s.; to be paid, one moiety at Midsummer and the other at Michaelmas; and unless, &c.

ijd.

Tuesday after the Feast of St. Dunstan [19 May] came Adam Sareson and acknowledged to Walter de Byfolde in the sum of 20s.; to be paid from Midsummer next "in antea" 2d. every week until the whole be paid, and unless, &c.

viijd.

Tuesday after the Ascension [23 May] Alan de Suffolk, taverner, acknowledged himself bound to Bartholomew Parteyn in the sum of £4 for wine; to be paid at the Feast of St. Bartholomew [24 Aug.], and unless, &c.

ijs. viijd.

The same day came Alan de Suffolk, taverner, and Alan de Suffolk, cordwainer, and acknowledged themselves bound to Sir William de Montchesney, son of Warin de Montchesney, in the sum of £15 13s. 4d.; to be paid, one moiety at Whitsuntide and the other at Easter.

vjd.

Thursday before Feast of Pentecost [2 June] came John de Garscherch, taverner, and acknowledged himself bound to Bartholomew Parteyn in the sum of 65s. for wine; to be paid from the day of Pentecost 10s., and at the end of a month 10s., and so from month to month 10s. until the whole be paid; and unless, &c.

xd.

The same day came Cecilia, relict of John de Stebenhethe, and acknowledged herself bound to Peter Bertram (?) and William Baras in the sum of 100s. for wine; to be paid, viz., 50s. at Michaelmas, and 50s. at Christmas; and unless, &c.

ijs. iiijd.

The same day came Jaket de Columbarus and acknowledged himself bound to William Boer and John Boer his nephew (nepos) in the sum of 21 marks for wine; to be paid, viz., 10 marks on Tuesday after the Feast of H. Trinity, and 11 marks on the Feast of St. James, Ap.; and unless, &c.

Monday the morrow of H. Trinity [9 June] came William le Spenere and Beatrix his wife and acknowledged themselves bound to Matthew de [sic] Mercer, Arnald de [sic] Mercer, John de Ecclesia, and Peter "Mounku" in the sum of £6 3s. for wine; to be paid by instalments of 41s. at the Feast of St. Laurence [10 Aug.], the Feast of the Blessed Virgin in September, (fn. 6) and at the Feast of All Saints [1 Nov.].

Folio 44 b.

xxiijd.

Thursday before the Feast of St. Botolph [17 June], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came Richard le Seur and acknowledged that he had received from Ralph Poyntel and John Tilli the sum of £11 13s. on the understanding that the said Richard would remain in their service for a term of three years from Midsummer and render a yearly account of the said money and of all other goods he might have received or made during that term, and at its expiration return the money, with any profit he might have made, to the said Ralph and John, who on their part covenanted to provide the said Richard during his said term with all necessaries and pay him yearly a stipend of 1 mark for his service. To this agreement the parties aforesaid pledged their oath and faith.

xld.

Monday the morrow of H. Trinity [9 June] came Henry le Boke and acknowledged himself bound to William, son of Henry Kingeston, in the sum of £20 for fruits of the Church of Springefeud; (fn. 7) to be paid, viz., 6 marks at Midsummer, 8 marks at the Feast of St. Andrew, and 16 marks at the following Easter; and unless, &c.

(Tuesday after the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1287], the aforesaid William came and acknowledged that the above Henry had satisfied him of the above £20. It is therefore cancelled.)

Friday before the Feast of St. Botolph [17 June] came Thomas de la Bare and acknowledged himself bound to William de Chingeford in the sum of 18s.; to be paid by weekly instalments of 2d., and unless, &c.

xxjd.

Saturday the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul [29 June] John de Horton, butcher, and John his son, John de Dichet, and John de Thelle came to the Guildhall and acknowledged themselves bound to Walter de Holeherst and Nicholas his son in the sum of £10 13s. 4d., money borrowed (ex causa mutui); to be paid, viz., 60s. on Sunday after the Feast of Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, and quarterly instalments of 26s. 8d. at Michaelmas, &c.

Wednesday after the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul [29 June] came William de Blithe and Juliana de Serteseye and Edmund le Cordewaner and acknowledged themselves bound to Sir Ralph le Blound, goldsmith, in the sum of 16s. 2d.; to be paid, one moiety at the Feast of St. Bartholomew and the other at Michaelmas.

nil.

The following day came Josep le Akatur before the Warden and the Aldermen and acknowledged himself bound to Barunchin de Luca, [and] Burnet and Richard his sons, in the sum of 8 marks; to be paid fifteen days after Michaelmas, and unless, &c.

Folio 45.

iiijd.

Friday after the Feast of Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr [7 July], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came Margery Winnegod and acknowledged herself bound to Arnald Mercer, John de Ecclesia, and Peter "Mounkuc" in the sum of 37s.; to be paid, viz., 12d. a week from the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula up to Michaelmas, and afterwards 18d. a week until the whole be paid; and unless, &c.

viijd.

The following Saturday came Robert Corteys and acknowledged himself bound to Matthew le Paumer in the sum of £4 5s.; to be paid, viz., 5s. on the Feast of the Assumption, and 8s. 4d. at Michaelmas and following quarter days until, &c., and unless, &c.

iiijd.

The same day came William Heyrun and acknowledged himself bound to Reymund Geraud de la Bard, merchant of Bordeaux, in the sum of £4; to be paid, viz., 20s. at the Feast of St. Bartholomew, and 60s. at Michaelmas, and unless, &c.

xvjd.

Tuesday before the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.] came William Barache and acknowledged himself bound to Elias Cucuk, merchant of St. Emilion (de Sancto Milion'), in the sum of £18 for wine; to be paid at the Feast of All Saints, and unless, &c.

(Saturday before the Feast of St. John Bapt., anno 20, the said Elias came and acknowledged that William Barache had satisfied him of the above sum. The recognizance is therefore cancelled.)

vijd.

Friday the morrow of St. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.] came Robert de Aswell, tailor, and Simon de Herefeud and acknowledged themselves bound to Reymund Gerard de la Barde in the sum of 13s. 4d.; to be paid at the Feast of All Saints, and unless, &c.

nichil.

The same day Ralph Hardel acknowledged to Philip Tailor in the sum of £6; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 40d., beginning at Michaelmas; and unless, &c.

ijd.

Saturday after the Feast of the Assumption [15 Aug.] came Stephen de Dunton' and acknowledged himself bound to Peter Bertram and William Baras in the sum of 20s.; to be paid at Michaelmas, and unless, &c.

The eve of St. Bartholomew [24 Aug.], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came William le Flauner and acknowledged himself bound to William de Bettoyne in the sum of 75s.; to be paid by weekly instalments of 20s., and unless, &c.

xd.

Wednesday after the Nativ. B. M. [8 Sept.] came Robert de Suffolk and acknowledged himself bound to Arnald de la Naude and Arnald "Gillem arduret," merchants of Bordeaux, in the sum of 100s.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 20s., and unless, &c.

iiijd.

Friday after the Feast of St. Bartholomew [24 Aug.], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came Walter de Ware and acknowledged himself bound to Peter "Mounkuc" and John de Ecclesia in the sum of 35s.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 5s.

Folio 45 b.

iijd.

Wednesday before Michaelmas, 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came Henry Baunquer and acknowledged to Gerard Solres, Ernard Jon, and William Servad in the sum of 30s.; to be paid at mid-Lent, A.D. 1286, (fn. 8) and unless, &c.

xd.

Saturday after Michaelmas came Roger de Clyve, pepperer, and acknowledged himself bound to John Jeudoun and Reymund de la Batyle in the sum of 100s.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 40d., commencing at Christmas, until, &c.; and unless, &c.

xd.

The same day Wolmar de Essex acknowledged himself bound to Reymund Poun in the sum of 100s.; to be paid at the Feast of the Purification [2 Feb.], A.D. 1286[-7], and unless, &c.

vjd.

Nota quod uxor focit recognicionem cum viro.

Monday the morrow of St. Edward [13 Oct.], 14 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came Richard Malemeins and Sabina his wife and acknowledged themselves bound to Hugh de Anglares (Auglares?), merchant, in the sum of 60s.; to be paid at the Feast of St. Andrew next, and unless, &c.

Sunday after the Feast of All Saints [1 Nov.] Gilbert le Corder and John de Pasenham [acknowledged themselves] bound to William de Bettoyne in the sum of 9s.; to be paid, viz., 5s. at Christmas, and 4s. at the Purification; and unless, &c.

viijd.

The same day John le Murager acknowledged himself bound to Elias de Pouns in the sum of £4; to be paid, viz., 16s. 8d. at the Feast of the Purification, A.D. 1286[-7], and 6s. 8d. at Easter, and so from term to term until, &c.

The same day Walter de Chygewell acknowledged himself bound to William le Botoner in the sum of 44s.; to be paid, viz., 4s. at Christmas, and 5s. at Easter, and so from quarter to quarter until, &c.

Wednesday before the Feast of St. Andrew [30 Nov.], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came William Uggel and acknowledged himself bound to Ralph de Sandwich and William Soudan (Sondan ?) and Robert de Kingeston, executors of John Soudan, in the sum of £32; to be paid, viz., £8 on the morrow of the Circumcision, on the morrow of Quadragesima Sunday, (fn. 9) and the morrow of Hokeday; (fn. 10) and unless, &c.

Folio 46.

viijd.

Saturday the Feast of St. Andrew [30 Nov.], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came John le Meriner and William de St. Bartholomew, mercer, and acknowledged themselves bound to Peter Faure and Simon Peres in the sum of £4 9s. 6d, in which Margery la Ferrun stood bound to the same, to be paid by weekly instalments of 6d., commencing on Sunday the morrow of the Feast of St. Andrew, until, &c.; and unless, &c.

xlijd.

The same day came William Barache and acknowledged himself bound to William de la Fosie and Arnald his brother, merchants of la Riole, (fn. 11) in the sum of £21 for wine sold and delivered; to be paid on the first day of Lent, and unless, &c.

Thursday before the Feast of St. Nicholas [6 Dec.], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1286], came William de Betoyne and acknowledged himself bound to James Tadii and Capellin "Bellingar'," (fn. 12) merchants of Placentia, of the Society of "Rustigath" of Placentia, and other members of the same society, in the sum of £70; to be paid, viz., £12 10s. on the Feast of St. James [25 July] at St. Botolph's Fair; £12 10s. at Christmas, A.D. 1287, in London; £25 at Christmas, A.D 1288; and at the following Christmas £20.

(On Monday after the Feast of St. "Lecia" [Lucia], V. [13 Dec.], 22 Edward I. [A.D. 1293], the aforesaid Capellin came and acknowledged on behalf of himself and his partners that the money had been paid.)

Wednesday before the Feast of St. Thomas, Ap. [21 Dec.], Sir Baldewyn de Fryvile, Knt, acknowledged to have received the sum of £20 in which Robert Crowe de co. Suffolk stood bound by form of Statute of Westminster, &c.

Wednesday after the Epiphany [6 Jan.], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1286-7], came Giles le Quilter and Cristiana his wife and acknowledged that Walter Hauteyn, senior, mercer of London, had paid them the sum of £20 in which he stood bound to them, as appears in the book of recognizances, Wednesday before the Feast of St. Nicholas, anno 14 Edward I.

The same day the said Giles and Cristiana acknowledged that John de Waltham, "ferrun," had paid them a similar sum under a bond, as appears in the same book under the same date.

Folio 46 b.

viijd.

Wednesday after the Epiphany [6 Jan.], 15 Edward I. [A.D 1286-7], Nicholas de Norhamton and Stephen de Oxenerede acknowledged themselves bound to Godsalin Bonet and Geoffrey Segin in the sum of £4 4s.; to be paid a fortnight after Easter, and unless, &c.

viijd.

The same day the above Nicholas acknowledged himself bound to the above Godsalin and Geoffrey in a similar sum; to be paid at the same time, and unless, &c.

vs. debet.

Saturday after Ash Wednesday [19 Feb.], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1286-7], came William Barache, Henry, son of "Wilbert" de Arraz, and Jaket de Columbers, and acknowledged themselves bound to "Boz" Ferade, merchant of Bordeaux, and Arnald du Puz (fn. 13) in the sum of £30; to be paid to the said "Booz" and Arnald at the Feast of St. James, and unless, &c.

The Feast of St. Vincent [22 Jan.], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1286-7], came Abraham le Taverner and acknowledged himself bound to Reymund de Margeys of Bordeaux in the sum of 100s.; to be paid, viz., 40s. a fortnight after the Purification, and 60s. at Whitsuntide, and unless, &c.

xvijd.

Tuesday after the Feast of St. Matthias [24 Feb.], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1286-7], Robert called "le Eschot" acknowledged himself bound to Bernard de la "gan'," (fn. 14) merchant of Gerard Roger, and to Peter Roger, in the sum of £8 10s.; to be paid, one moiety at Hokeday and the other at Midsummer.

vjd.

The same day came John Doget and acknowledged himself bound to Elias Peres, merchant of Bordeaux, in the sum of 60s.; to be paid at Whitsuntide.

viijd.

Friday before the Feast of St. Matthias [24 Feb.] came Richard de Derby, clerk, and acknowledged himself bound to Bernard de la "Gane," merchant of Brigerac, in the sum of £4; to be paid, one moiety at Hokeday and the other at the Feast of H. Trinity.

xld.

On the Sunday on which Letare Jerusalem is sung (fn. 15) came William Barache and Henry, son of "Wybert" de Arraz, and acknowledged themselves bound to Peter Fraunchomme, merchant of Bordeaux, in the sum of £20; to be paid at Midsummer.

xijd.

Tuesday before Easter [6 April], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1287], came John Doget, taverner, and acknowledged himself bound to John de Pleynes de "Marcel" in the sum of £6; to be paid, viz., 20s. in Easter week, and 100s. at Midsummer.

Wednesday before Easter came Richard Fethermongere and acknowledged himself bound to John de Canterbury in the sum of 107s.; to be paid......

vd.

Thursday after the close of Easter (clausum Pasche (fn. 16) ) came Robert de Neugate and acknowledged himself bound to the Prior and Convent of "Mertoton" in the sum of 57s.; to be paid, one moiety at Michaelmas and the other at Midsummer.

Folio 47.

viijd.

Monday before the Feast of SS. Philip and James [1 May], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1287], came Robert le Eschot and acknowledged himself bound to Peter "Munkuc" in the sum of 79s.; to be paid, viz., 30s. at the Feast of the Ascension, 5s. at Michaelmas, 35s. at Christmas, 5s. at Easter, and 4s. at Midsummer, &c.

(Thursday after the Feast of St. Hillary, 24 Edward I. [A.D. 1295-6], the said Peter came and acknowledged himself satisfied of the above money. It is therefore cancelled.)

xxviijd.

Wednesday after the Feast of St. Dunstan [19 May], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1287], came William Barache and acknowledged himself bound to Peter "Mounkuc" in the sum of £14 10s.; to be paid, viz., 100s. at Midsummer and Michaelmas, and £4 10s. at Christmas. The debt is recorded in the Warden's roll.

xijd.

Wednesday the Feast of St. Barnabas [11 June] Simon le Fanner' acknowledged himself bound to Martin Box in the sum of £6 10s.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 5s. from Midsummer Day until, &c.

viijd.

The same day Peter de Dokesworthe acknowledged himself bound to the above Martin in the sum of £4 5s.; to be paid, viz., 5s. at Midsummer, and afterwards by quarterly instalments of half a mark until, &c.

xviijd.

The same day Clarekin le Lumbard acknowledged himself bound to Elias Scharlet in the sum of £9 and 12d.; to be paid at Midsummer, &c.

iiijd.

The same day Abraham le Taverner acknowledged to the said Elias the sum of 40s.; to be paid at Midsummer, and unless, &c.

xd.

Robert le Eskot acknowledged [himself bound] to Elias and William Scharlet in the sum of 100s.; to be paid, viz., 20s. eight days before Midsummer Day, 20s. eight days after it, and 60s. on the Feast of St. Edward following; and unless, &c.

xijd.

Saturday after the Feast of St. Barnabas [11 June] William le Hurer acknowledged himself bound on behalf of Geoffrey his brother to William de la Fosie, Peter of the same (de eodem), and "Garsie" of the same, in the sum of £6; to be paid at the Feast of St. Bartholomew, and unless, &c. The said Geoffrey acknowledged the said sum to his brother; to be paid on the same day.

vd.

The same day Adam Uggle, late baker at the Hospital of St. John de Clerkenewelle, [acknowledged himself] bound to Richard de Hockele in the sum of 4 marks; to be paid at St. Edward's Fair (infra nundinas sc'i Edwardi), and unless, &c.

non solv'.

Monday the eve of Nativity of St. John Bapt. [24 June] came William Uggel and acknowledged himself bound to Sir Hugh de Viene in the sum of £4 6s. 8d.; to be paid in the quinzaine of St. Michael, and unless, &c.

(Saturday before the Feast of St. Hillary, 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1287-8], Perot, the valet of the above Sir Hugh, received from the said William 2½ marks; and the said William paid the said Sir Hugh 4 marks. It is therefore cancelled.)

Thursday after the Feast of St. John Bapt [24 June], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1287], came Adam Sareson', cobbler, and acknowledged himself bound to Walter de Lotheberi in the sum of 16s.; to be paid by quarterly instalments so that the whole be paid by the following Midsummer Day.

iijs. 10d.

Tuesday before the Feast of St. Margaret, V. [20 July], came Walter de la Mare, Elicia his wife, and Thomas, son and heir of Robert de Meldeburn, and acknowledged themselves bound to John de la Pere and Borkhard Primer, merchants, in the sum of £23; to be paid, viz., 60s. at Michaelmas, and 100s. at Christmas and following quarters; and unless, &c.

Folio 47 b.

iijd.

Thursday the eve of St. Peter ad Vincula [ 1 Aug.], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1287], came Roger le Bret and Johanna his wife and acknowledged themselves bound to Friar Reymund de Basterneys, Master of the Hospital of St. Antonin (fn. 17) in England, in the sum of 33s. 4d.; to be paid on the Feast of All Saints, and unless, &c.

xvjd.

Thursday the eve of the Assumption [15 Aug.] came Alan de Suffolk and acknowledged himself bound to John de Fungevin, merchant of Bordeaux, in the sum of £8 for wine; to be paid, viz., 40s. at Christmas, A.D. 1287, and 30s. at Easter and following quarters until, &c.

Saturday the eve of St. Bartholomew [24 Aug.] came John de Bettoyne and acknowledged himself bound to "Jurdan" Godchep in the sum of £8 and 18 pence; to be paid at Christmas, and unless, &c.

(On Wednesday after the Feast of Purification, 19 Edward I. [A.D. 1290-1], came the said John and satisfied the executors of the said "Jordan" of the said money. It is therefore cancelled.)

R r' xld.

Thursday after the Feast of St. Michael [29 Sept.], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1287], came Adam le Potter de la Rose and acknowledged himself bound to Sir Aubrey le "Pecherous" (fn. 18) de "Dinount" (fn. 19) in the sum of £20; to be paid within a fortnight, and unless, &c.

nil quia W. de Betoyn'.

Sunday before the Translation of St. Edward [13 Oct.] Walter le Potter and Henry his brother acknowledged themselves bound to Sir Aubrey le Pecherous de "Dinaunt" and his partners in the sum of £34; to be paid, viz., £17 at the Feast of St. Nicholas, and 113s. 4d. at the several Fairs of St. Ives, St. Botolph, and Winchester; and unless, &c.

nil.

Monday the eve of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1287], came James de Beauchamp [and acknowledged himself bound] in the sum of 16½ marks; to be paid (fn. 20) at the Purification, A.D. 1287[-8], and unless, &c.

nil.

Saturday before the Feast of St. Martin [11 Nov.] came Henry le Burser and acknowledged himself bound to William de Bettoyne in the sum of 22s.; to be paid a fortnight after Christmas, 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1287].

Friday before the Feast of St. Nicholas [6 Dec.], 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1287], came Cristian le Taverner and acknowledged himself bound to Bernard le Clerk in the sum of £26; to be paid, one moiety at the Feast of the Purification and the other at Easter.

nil.

The Feast of the Conception B. M. [8 Dec.] came Stephen de Cornhull and acknowledged himself bound to John de Banquelle in the sum of £21; to be paid on the octave of St. Hillary, 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1287-8].

ijd.

The same day came John le Murager and acknowledged [himself bound] to Richard le Engleys, valet of John de Cestrehunte, in the sum of 24s.; to be paid at the Epiphany.

nil.

Tuesday the Feast of St. Hillary [13 Jan.], 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1287-8], came Adam de Hybernia, John de Assindon, and Henry de Bristoll, and acknowledged themselves bound to Hugh Motun in the sum of £4 9s.; to be paid at the Feast of Pentecost.

The same day came Roger de Borham and acknowledged himself bound to Stephen de Vallado and Hugh de la Ryve in the sum of £15; to be paid, viz., 50s. at mid-Lent, and 50s. at Easter and following quarters; and unless, &c.

Folio 48.

Friday after the Feast of St. Hillary [13 Jan.], 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1287-8], came Andrew de Becles and Robert le Clerk and acknowledged themselves bound to John de la Vileneve in the sum of £4 6s.; to be paid, one moiety at Easter and the other at Pentecost.

Monday before the Purification [2 Feb.] came Thomas, son of Robert de Meldeburn, and Walter de Mare and acknowledged themselves bound to Capellin "Beniggard" (fn. 21) and John Quissedeche and their partners in the sum of £10; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 25s. until, &c.

debet.

Friday after the Purification [2 Feb.] came Robert de Neugate and acknowledged himself bound to Richard de Wormele in the sum of 74s. 7d.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of half a mark until, &c.

nil.

Saturday before the Feast of St. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.] came Richard de Wimburne, clerk, and acknowledged himself bound to William de Bettoyne in the sum of £10; to be paid a fortnight after Midsummer Day, and unless, &c.

ijs. ijd.

On the Thursday following came William de Arraz, pepperer, and acknowledged himself bound to Reymund de Batayle and his partners in the sum of £13 11s. 6d.; to be paid, viz., 71s. 6d. at St. Ives Fair, and 100s. at the Fairs of St. Botolph and Winchester.

The same day came William de Roseles and acknowledged himself bound to Henry Hauteyn in the sum of 19s.; to be paid one month after Easter.

nil.

Monday after the Feast of St. Gregory [12 March], 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1287-8], came Hamo de Balesham, saddler, and acknowledged himself bound to Hugh Motun in the sum of 30s.; to be paid, one moiety at Hokeday and the other at Pentecost.

nil.

The same day came John de Paris and acknowledged him self bound to the above Hugh in the sum of 26s.; to be paid, one moiety at Easter and the other at the Ascension.

jd.

Monday the morrow of Palm Sunday [21 March], 16 Edward I. [A.D 1287-8], came Simon de Houtton and acknowledged himself bound to Bettin de Luka in the sum of 8s. 1d.; to be paid, one moiety at the Feast of St. Botolph and the other at Christmas.

xd.

On Easter Eve [28 March] came Robert de Gloucester, goldsmith, and acknowledged [himself bound] to John de Staundon, goldsmith, in the sum of 8 marks; to be paid, one moiety at Midsummer and the other at Michaelmas.

The same day Richard, son of Robert de Smethefeud, and William de Ockerst, "bokeler," acknowledged themselves bound to William de Bettoyne in the sum of 8s. 2d.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 3s. 3d. until, &c.

nil.

The same day came Nicholas de Windlesors, "celer," and acknowledged himself bound to Hugh Motun in the sum of 20s.; to be paid on Ascension Day.

iiijd.

Friday before Pentecost [16 May], 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1288], came Geoffrey de Stonherst and William de Theydon and acknowledged themselves bound to Peter Aguilon and Geoffrey Segin in the sum of 40s.; to be paid at the Feast of the Assumption B. M. [15 Aug.].

Folio 48 b.

Tuesday before Easter [28 March], 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1288], came Simon Godard and acknowledged he had received from William de Bettoyne, Chamberlain of London, the sum of 40s. in part payment of 60s., arrears of £100; which sum of 40s. the said William delivered to the said Simon by precept of Ralph de Sandwych, Warden of the City, with the assent of Joyce le Akatur, William de Farndon, John de Banquell, and William le Mazeliner, the City of London being bound to Sir Edmund, brother of the lord the King, to that amount of the above sum of £100.

The same day came Walter de Hormede and Peter de Farnham and acknowledged themselves bound to Matthew le Chaundiler in the sum of 20s.; to be paid at Pentecost.

xxd.

Tuesday before the Feast of St. Mark [25 April] came William de Hereford, "armurer," and acknowledged himself bound to Bernard de la Gane and Gerard Roger, burgess of "Leyburne," in the sum of £10 for wine; to be paid, viz., 60s. at the Feast of H. Trinity, 40s. at Midsummer and the Feast of St. Margaret, V., and 60s. at the following Michaelmas.

Friday after the Feast of Invention of H. Cross [3 May] came Gerard de Brie, attorney of Peter Coste, merchant of Spain, and acknowledged he had received from John de Westmelle, cordwainer, one-third of a mark annual quitrent from a certain house in "Distavelane," formerly belonging to Simon de Cocham, and covenanted that the said rent should be no longer demanded.

xd.

Stephen de Kent, cordwainer, came to the Guildhall and acknowledged himself bound to Ralph Pointel in the sum of 100s.; to be paid by instalments of 20s. at Midsummer, at the Feast of St. James, the Nativity of B. Mary, the Feast of St Edward, and at Christmas; and unless, &c.

vijd.

Friday after the Feast of H. Trinity [23 May] came John atte Gate, "coureur," and acknowledged himself bound to Peter de Fors and Bernard de Limoges in the sum of 70s.; to be paid, viz., half a mark at Midsummer, 8s. 4d. at Michaelmas and Christmas, and half a mark at Easter and following terms until, &c.

xijd.

Saturday the morrow of St. Barnabas [11 June] came Robert le Eskot and acknowledged himself bound to Sir Peter de Chanent and Copin de Corterey, valet of the said Peter, in the sum of £6 10s.; to be paid on the Feast of St. Martin in Hyeme [11 Nov.], and unless, &c.

nil quia prius.

Tuesday before the Feast of St. Botolph [17 June] came Adam le Potter and acknowledged himself bound to Aubrey le "Pecherel" and Walter "al" Berbis, merchants of Dinaunt, in the sum of £20 for Baterie, (fn. 22) to be paid, viz., 50s. at St. Botolph's Fair, 20s. at Winchester Fair, 30s. at Yarmouth Fair, in each year, until the whole be paid, as is contained in a certain writing in which Ralph le Mazun, brother of the above Adam, and Paul le Potter stood bound for the above debt.

Folio 49.

And the said Ralph came before Ralph de Sandwych, the Warden, and Thomas de Stanes, then Sheriff, and John de Banquell, (fn. 23) Joyce le Achatur, (fn. 24) William de Bettoyne, (fn. 25) and Thomas Box, (fn. 26) Aldermen, and acknowledged himself to be the principal debtor for the said Adam touching the sum of £10; to be paid at the above terms. Similarly the said Paul came and similarly bound himself.

solv' xxviijd.

Saturday after the Feast of St. Botolph [17 June], 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1288], came John Clerk, residing in the parish of St. Martin in the Vintry, and acknowledged himself bound to Peter Cabrol and Elias de Caseles his merchant in the sum of £14; to be paid, one moiety at Michaelmas and the other at the Feast of St. Andrew [30 Nov.], as appears in a certain letter obligatory between them made.

iiijd.

Wednesday the eve of St. John Bapt [24 June] came John Hurel and acknowledged himself bound to John Laurens in the sum of 40s.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 10s., &c.

nil.

Tuesday after the Feast of Translation of St. Thomas of Canterbury [7 July], 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1288], came Walter Waleward and acknowledged himself bound to William de Bettoyne in the sum of 42s.; to be paid on the Feast of St. Bartholomew, and unless, &c.

nil.

Thursday after the Feast of St. Laurence [10 Aug.] came Geoffrey le Hurer (fn. 27) and his brother William le Hurer and acknowledged themselves bound to Adam de Foleham, "major," in the sum of 5½ marks; to be paid a fortnight after Michaelmas.

ijs.

Friday after the Feast of St. Mary Magdalen [22 July] came Adam Pikeman and acknowledged himself bound to William de la Fosie de la Ryole in the sum of £12; to be paid at Christmas.

iiijd.

Saturday after the Feast of St. Bartholomew [24 Aug.] came John de Assindon, "seller," and acknowledged himself bound to Ralph Pointel in the sum of 40s.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 5s. until, &c.

Tuesday the eve of the Nativity B. M. [8 Sept.] came William de Lindwode and acknowledged himself bound to Bernard "de entremouns" de Monpeylers in the sum of £15; to be paid by annual instalments of 100s. on the Feast of St. James [25 July] at St. Botolph's Fair until, &c.

Saturday before the Feast of St. Michael came John de Leycestre and acknowledged himself bound to John de Wymundeham in the sum of 30s.; to be paid on St. Edward's Day.

Monday before the Feast of St. Edmund [20 Nov.], 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1288], Peter Miles, Roger Wastel, Thomas de la Cornere, Adam le Taverner of Ismongerlane, William de Horsham, and Walter le Marbrer acknowledged to John de Canterbury, "blader," the sum of 40s. for Walter Waleward, viz., each of them half a mark; to be paid on Easter Eve.

Wednesday after the Feast of St. Luke [18 Oct.], 16 Edward I. [A.D. 1288], came John de Winchester and acknowledged himself bound to Ponce Arabi (fn. 28) and Robert Simon in the sum of 76s.; to be paid, viz., 40s. at Christmas, and 36s. at Easter.

Folio 49 b.

The morrow of the Epiphany [6 Jan.], 15 Edward I. [A.D. 1286-7], came Robert de Suffolk, "vineter," and acknowledged himself bound to John de Fongevyn de Burdeus in the sum of 58s, to be paid, viz., 10s. at Easter, A.D. 1289, 10s. at the following Michaelmas, Christmas, Easter, and Midsummer, and 8s. at the following Michaelmas; and unless, &c.

The First Year of Sir John Bretun.

xijd.

Tuesday the Feast of St. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1288-9], came Peter de Leycestre, burgess of Northampton, and Henry de Leycestre, burgess of "Staunford," to the Guildhall and acknowledged themselves bound to William le Hurrer of London in the sum of £6; to be paid by instalments of 20s. at Northampton and "Staunford" Fairs yearly until, &c.

Tuesday before Ash Wednesday [23 Feb.], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1288-9], came Master Elias de Luka and Donne, son of Bernard de Luka, attorney of Henry de Podio, and acknowledged that James Bondos de Luka had satisfied the said Henry of all debts and demands in which the said James stood bound to Paulin de Podio when alive by reason of the partnership existing between them; and they are willing that the repayment (restauracio) of 600 marks made upon (super) John, son of Peter le Galeys, and Nicholas Ballard de Luka should be delivered up, and they acquit the said James of all debts and demands, and this restauracio appears in the schedule appended to this book.

nil pro inrot'.

Tuesday after Ash Wednesday [23 Feb.], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1288-9], Hugh Pope acknowledged himself bound to William le Mazeliner in the sum of 7 marks; to be paid at Easter, and unless, &c.

xijd.

Thursday after the Feast of St. Matthias [24 Feb.] came Robert Persone, skinner, and Felip Lenfant, skinner, and acknowledged themselves bound to Reymund Mestre and Bernard de Beysak, (fn. 29) merchant of Gunchant (Gunchaut ?), in the sum of £6 for wine; to be paid at the Feast of Pentecost, and unless, &c.

nil.

Tuesday before the Feast of St. Gregory [12 March] Stephen de Cornhull and Michael le Pykard acknowledged themselves bound to John de Banquell in the sum of £20 9s. 4d.; to be paid one month after Easter, and unless, &c.

xd.

Tuesday before the Annunciation [25 March], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1288-9], Simon Trenchaunt, William de Knaresbourk, Henry de Ware, and Robert Tailor, of the parish of St. Botolph without "Aldridesgate," acknowledged themselves bound to Henry le Galeys in the sum of 8½ marks for the hire of a house called "Redehalle"; (fn. 30) to be paid by quarterly instalments of 28s. 4d. until, &c.

Folio 50.

xijd.

Thursday before the Feast of St. Gregory [12 March], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1288-9], came Cok Will' and acknowledged himself bound to William de Haselbech in the sum of 10 marks; to be paid on the Feast of Nativ. St. John Bapt., and unless, &c.

iijd.

The following Friday came William de Kent, "retundur," and acknowledged himself bound to Hugh de Dunton' in the sum of 31s. 3d.; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 2s. 6d. until, &c.

Friday the Feast of St. George [23 April], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1289], Walter Bacun, who said he was a chaplain, took refuge in St. Paul's Church, where William le Mazeliner, the Coroner of the lord the King in London, went to him together with Sir John le Bretun, then Warden of the City, Barunchin, John de Banquelle, and other reputable men [not named]; and the said Coroner in the presence of the aforesaid men asked the said Walter the reason why he kept himself in the said church, and he acknowledged himself to be a robber and to have stolen sixteen silver dishes belonging to the said Barunchin, and after this acknowledgment the dishes were delivered by the Coroner to William de Bettoyne, the Sheriff, to be kept under the seal of the said Barunchin.

And on Wednesday after the Feast of St. Mark [25 April] the dishes were brought to the Guildhall and were handed to the Coroner by the said Sheriff, and the said Coroner delivered them to the said Barunchin in the presence of the aforesaid Warden, John de Banquelle, and others. (fn. 31)

xd.

Wednesday after the Feast of St. Mark [25 April], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1289], came John de Winchester, taverner, and Thomas de Conduit and acknowledged themselves bound to Godsalin de Lonet (fn. 32) in the sum of 100s.; to be paid, one moiety at the Feast of All Saints and the other at Easter, &c.

xxxiiijd.

Saturday before the Feast of St. Gregory [12 March], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1288-9], came Walter de la Mare and acknowledged himself bound to "Bonviso" Bondos and John Galeys de Luka in the sum of £17 13s.; to be paid, viz., 13s. at Easter, and 25s. at the following quarter days until, &c.

xijd.

Friday after Ash Wednesday [24 Feb.] came Walter de Flete and acknowledged himself bound to Elias Peter in the sum of £6; to be paid at Hokeday, as appears by a certain writing and a certain tally.

Tuesday after the Feast of St. John ante portam Latinam [6 May], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1289], Adam de Blakene acknowledged himself bound to "Bettinus" Beaumund (?) and "Bette" his brother in the sum of 100 marks; to be paid at the Feast of Pentecost, &c.

(Monday before the Feast of St. Andrew [30 Nov.], 19 Edward I. [A.D. 1290], the said "Betinus" came and acknowledged that the said Adam had satisfied him of the said 100 marks. It is therefore cancelled.)

The same day came John de Bech and acknowledged himself bound to Reymund Gerard de la Barde in the sum of 40s. and 40d.; to be paid on Ascension Day.

solv' xvjd.

Wednesday the eve of Ascension Day [19 May] came Ralph de Honilane, goldsmith, and Edmund de Hedresete, tailor, and acknowledged themselves bound to Godsalin Bonet in the sum of £8 15s.; to be paid on Thursday in Whitsun week, as appears in a certain writing obligatory.

Monday before Pentecost [29 May] came William Oggell and acknowledged himself bound to Master Gerard de Staundon in the sum of £4 10s.; to be paid at Michaelmas, &c.

Monday after the Feast of St. Barnabas [11 June] came Walter Dirri and acknowledged himself bound to "Dono" de Podio de "Luca," of the Society of "Luka," in the sum of £6 13s. 4d.; to be paid at Christmas.

Saturday before the Feast of St. Gregory [12 March], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1288-9], came William de Brumthon, "peleter," and acknowledged himself bound to "Wesseyl le Engleys" (fn. 33) in the sum of £35; to be paid at Easter.

Folio 50 b.

xxd.

Thursday after the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul [29 June], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1289], came Robert de Gangee and acknowledged to Adam de Warewik the sum of £10; to be paid at Christmas, and unless, &c.

viijd.

Thursday the morrow of St. Mildred [20 Feb.], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1288-9], came Robert le Escot, vintner, and acknowledged himself bound to John Fungevyn, merchant of Bordeaux, in the sum of £4; to be paid by quarterly instalments of 10s., as appears in a certain writing between them made.

iiijd.

The same day came Hillary de Mauley (de Malo lacu) and acknowledged himself bound to William le Brun in the sum of 45s.; to be paid, one half at the Feast of St. Edward and the other at the Feast of St. Martin; and unless, &c.

xxd.

Thursday the eve of Nativ. St. John Bapt. [24 June], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1289], came Giles de Caumbr[ey], mercer, and acknowledged himself bound to John Varne and his partners in the sum of £10; to be paid, one moiety at St. Botolph's Fair and the other at Winchester Fair; and unless, &c.

ijs. vjd.

Friday before the Feast of St. James [25 July], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1289], came "Leonius" de Cambrey and Mark de Cristcherche and acknowledged themselves bound to John de "Bankwell" in the sum of £15 9s. 4d.; to be paid a fortnight after Michaelmas.

(Saturday before Christmas, 19 Edward I. [A.D. 1290], came John de "Banquell" and acknowledged that the said Leonius and Mark had satisfied him of the above £15 9s. 4d. It is therefore cancelled.)

ijs. iiijd.

Saturday before the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.] came William de Broghton, Roger de York, and Thomas de Oxford, "minor," and acknowledged themselves bound to "Wassellus Anglicus" (fn. 34) in the sum of £13 11s.; to be paid at Winchester Fair.

(The above recognizance is cancelled, because the said "Wesseyl" certified that the debtors had satisfied him of the debt therein contained.)

nil.

Saturday before the Feast of St. James [25 July], 17 Edward I. [A.D. 1289], came William de Parti, clerk, and Lambert his valet, and acknowledged themselves bound to Ralph de Hengeham and Gregory de Rokele in the sum of £27 6s.; whereof £21 10s. are to be paid to the said Ralph, and £6 16s. [sic] to the said Gregory, fifteen days after the Feast of St. Martin [11 Nov.]; and unless, &c.

xvjd.

The same day came Cristian le Taverner and acknowledged himself bound to "Menettus" Beck in the sum of £8; to be paid, one moiety at Michaelmas and the other at Christmas.

The same day came Laurence Skip and acknowledged himself bound to Hugh de la Rive, merchant, in the sum of 60s.; to be paid, one moiety at Christmas and the other at Easter. The said Hugh appoints Gerard de Briue (?) (fn. 35) his attorney to receive the money in his own absence.

Matilda, daughter of William de Dunstaple, came and acknowledged herself bound to William de Bettoyne in the sum of 42s.; to be paid at the Feast of St. Bartholomew.

Footnotes

  • 1. See p. 46, note 2.
  • 2. See p. 83, note 1.
  • 3. Rokesley had recently been deposed from the Mayoralty for not paying due respect to the King's Justices at the Tower, and the City had been "taken into the King's hands." For the next thirteen years the City was governed by a Warden appointed by the King in the person either of Ralph de Sandwich or John le Breton, in place of a Mayor elected by the citizens.
  • 4. Ironmonger.
  • 5. Gaillac, Department of Tarn.
  • 6. I. e., her Nativity, 8 Sept.
  • 7. Perhaps Springfield, co. Essex.
  • 8. The next Mid-Lent Sunday fell on the 16th of March, and the year 1287, according to the old reckoning, did not commence until the 25th of March.
  • 9. Since the ninth century has been the first Sunday in Lent, i.e., the sixth Sunday before Easter Day.
  • 10. The date of one payment seems to be omitted.
  • 11. See note supra, p. 49.
  • 12. Infra "Beniggard," p. 107.
  • 13. "Ernaid du Spucz" infra, fo. 56 b.
  • 14. Cf supra, p. 49, Bernard "le Gaane."
  • 15. Mid-Lent Sunday; so called from the first words of the introit for the day.
  • 16. The octave of Easter, or Quasimodo Sunday.
  • 17. Probably the hospital of the name situate in Threadneedle Street, at one time a cell to St. Antony's of Vienne, unless it refers to St. Antony's Priory in Cornwall.
  • 18. Or, according to Riley ('Meomorial's Introd., p. xl), "Pecherons" The name occurs infra as "Pecherel" and "Pecheros."
  • 19. Dinant on the Meuse, famous for its manufacture of brass vessels (dinanderie). The Potters of London were manufacturers of similar ware, and frequent instances are recorded of dealings between them and the Dinanters.
  • 20. Name of ereditor omitted.
  • 21. Supra "Bellingar," p. 101.
  • 22. Utensils of iron or copper for the use of the kitchen, known to this day as batterie de cuisine See Riley's 'Memorials,' p. 155, n.
  • 23. Dowgate Ward (?).
  • 24. Bridge.
  • 25. Queenhithe.
  • 26. Walbrook.
  • 27. A fuller of "hures," or fur caps. See 'Memorials,' pp. 402-4.
  • 28. Ponce "Raby" infra, fo. 57 b.
  • 29. Styled merchant of Gascony infra, fo. 57. Beysak, perhaps identical with "Barsac," in the vicinity of Bordeaux, and noted for its white wine.
  • 30. A tenement of that name is mentioned, anno 37 Edward III., as being situate between Watling Street and Basing Lane, in the parishes of All Hallows, Bread Street, and St. Mildred Husting Roll 91 (34), (35), (36), (48).
  • 31. See 'Memorials,' p. 24.
  • 32. Or Bonet (?).
  • 33. Styled infra, p. 115, "Wassellus Anglicus."
  • 34. Appears supra, p. 114, as "Wesseyl le Engleys."
  • 35. Cf. Girard or Gerard de Brie or Brye supra, pp. 1, 6, 58, 109.