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CONTENTS,
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PREFACE.
The present volume forms part of a series of Calendars of the Patent Rolls from the reign of Edward I. to that of Henry VII. the object and character of which are ex- plained in the Preface to the first volume for the reign of Edward III. (a.d. 1327—1330.) The text has been prepared, under my immediate supervision, by Mr. R. C. Fowler, with the assistance of Mr. R. F. Isaacson, both of the Public Record OflBce. Mr. Fowler has also compiled the Index.
H. C. MAXWELL- LYTB. July 1897.
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CALENDAR
OF THE
PATENT ROLLS
1 EDWARD IV.— Pabt I.
1461.
March 21. 'Westminster.
April 8. Westminster.
April 8. [..Westminster.
Membrane 27.
Protection, for two 3'ears, for Edmund Grey of Euthyn, knight, going beyond seas^ and his men and possessions.
Appointment, fduring pleasure, of William Notyngham as the king's attorney general in all the king's courts of record in England, receiving the accustomed fees. By K.
Grant, during pleasure, to Thomas Groxton of the offices of coroner and attorney of the crown in the court of King's Bench, receiving the accustomed fees.
June 22. ' Westminster.
July 6. Westminster.
July 11.
Westminster.
Nov. 18.
Westminster.
Nov. 17.
Westminster.
Nov. 20. Westminster.
Nov. 21. Westminster.
Nov. 28. Westminster.
u 86914.
Membrane 26*
Pardons of outlawry to the following : — John BuUesdon, late of Neweton Sayntlo, co. Somerset, esquire, for not appearing before John Prysot and his fellows, justices of the Bench in the late reign, to answer John Austell, esquire, touching a debt of 20/., he having surrendered to the Flete prison, as appears by certificate of Robert Danby, chief justice. Middlesex.
Boger Webbe, late citizen and barber-surgeon of London, for not appearing to answer John Clerk, citizen and grocer of London, touching a debt of 9/. 13^. 4d. Middlesex.
Walter Heende of Barton on Humbre, co. Lincoln, merchant, for not appearing to answer John Smyth of Elkyngton and V/illiam Smyth of Welton touching a debt of 98/. 13*. 4d. Lincoln.
John Debbenham, late of Eye, co. Suffolk, * draper,' for not appearing to answer John Senycle alias Senekyll, citizen^and * haberdas^her * of London, touching a debt of 11/. I5s, London,
William Bayes of Great Cateworth, co. Huntingdon, * husbondman,' for not appearing to answer John Styward touching a debt of lOOs. and Eobert Norton, chaplain, touching a trespass.
London & Lincoln.
Thomas Champemoun of Havont, co. Southampton, merchant, for not appearing to answer Simon Patrik, burgess and merchant of Southampton, touching a debt of 9/. Southampton.
John Dene, late of Great Barynton, co. Gloucester, * husbondman,' for not appearing to answer Richard Ryche of London, * mercer,' and Robert Basset of London, ' Salter,' touching a debt of 40*. Londcn.
John Crosby, late vicar of Wrothara, co. Kent, alias of Ezton, co. Southampton, clerk, for not appearing to answer John Pemberton, clerk, and Richard Sanke of Sele touching a debt of 9/. Middlesex.
Wt. 1080. ^
CALENDAB OF PATENT BOLLS.
1461.
Nov. 17. Westminster.
Nov. 4. Westminster.
Nov. 27. Westminster.
Nov. 26. Westminster.
Nov. 26.
Westminster.
July 11. Westminster.
Nov. 16.
Westminster.
Nov. 24. Westminster.
. Nov. 24.
Westminster.
Nov. 28. Westminster.
1462.
Jan. 26.
Westminster.
Jan. 26. Westminster.
1461.
.Tulj 11. Westminster.
Membrane 26 — cont.
John Sjser of Swafham Priour, co. Cambridge^ ' husbondman/ for not appearing to answer touching a plea that he render goods to Thomas HUdersham. Suffolk.
Membrane 25.
John Don jngton of the parish of Stonle, oo. Warwick, ^ husbondman,^ for not appearing to answer John Campyon touching a delit of 40«.
Bedford..
John Peyto, late of Chesterton, co. Warwick, esqoire, for not appearing to answer Bobert Colby, citizen and clothier of London, touching a debt of 10/. London*
Bichard Towold, late of Pavenham, co. Bedford, *yoman,' for not appearing to answer Bichard lUyngworth touching a debt of 40 marks. Middlesex.
Thomas Broun, late of Pavenham, ' husbondman,* for the same.
Middlesex..
Christopher Spenser of Langtoft, co. York, esqaire, for not appearing to answer William Say, dean of St. Paul's, Londou, touching a debt of 8/., and touching a plea that he render lOOs, to Bichard Peroy,. esquire, and Katharine his wife, late the wife of William Fayrfax, esquire, who died intestate, and administratrix of his goods.
Berks & London..
Thomas Bland of Derby, * chapman,' for not appearing to answer John Wheler, ' gurdeler,' touching a debt of 40«. Middlesex.
Mbmbrane 24.
John at Yate of Canford, co. Dorset, * husbondman,' for not appearing to- answer John, prior of Bradenestok, touching a debt of 20/. Wilts.
Thomas Schucburgh, late of Stony Stratford, co. Buckingham, esquire,, for not appearing to answer Thomas Clarell and Thomas £dy touching a debt of 20/. Buckingham.
Martin Scap, late of the parish of Burghmerssh, co. Kent, ^ yoman,* for not appearing to answer touching a plea that he render 50/. to Thomas, bishop of London, administrator of the goods of John, cardinal bishop of St. Buffina, archbishop of Canterbury and legate
' of the apostolic see, who died intestate. Middlesex*
William Pertryche of Bi*etford, co. Warwick, ' husbondman,' for not appearing to answer William Seyntegeorge, knight, and Thomas Boughton touching a debt of 10 marks. Cambridge^
John Gk>wesell of Haburgh, co. Lincoln, ' husbondman,' for not appear- ing to answer WiUiam Skipwith touching a debt of 20/. Middlesex.
Thomas Groundeswily of Charleton, co. Dorset, ^ husbondman,' for not appearing to answer John Barbour, touching a trespass. Southampton .
Henry Swynshed of Chorleton, co. Stafford, 'yoman,' Isabel his wife and Geoffrey Swynshed of Chorleton, 'husbondman,' for not appearing to answer Thomas Shelton touching a trespass. Bedford.
The same, for the same.
Membrane 23.
Stephen Hoggys of Frethynden, co. Kent, ' gentilman,' administrator of the goods of John Hoggys, wbo died intestate, for not appearing to answer John Palmer touching a debt of 40s. Surrey.
1 EDWARD IV.— Part L
3
1461.
Oct. 16.
Wettnungter.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
Oct. 17.
Westminster.
1462.
Jan. 23.
Westminster.
1461.
Nov. 18. Westminster.
1462.
Jan. 28. Westminster.
Jan. 29.
W^sttninster.
Jan. 2.
Westminster.
Jan. 28.
Westminster.
Membrane 23 — cont,
Richard Scarburgh of London^ clerk, alias scholar, son of John Scar- burgh, late citieen and skinner of London, for not appearing to answer John Stonjs, citizen and skinner of London, touching a debt of 20/.
London.
Henry Poole, citizen and goldsmith, of London, for not appearing to answer John Broun of London, ^gentiljnan,' touching a debt of 200/.
Middlesex.
Oliver Skjnner of Oxford, ^ husbondman,' alias Oliver Urrj of Oxford, skinner, for not appearing to answer Ancbrew Jamys and Thomas Beleter, citizen and mercer of London, touching debts of lOOf. and 12/. I5s. 4d, respectively. Southampton & London.
John Whitwell of Egilton, oo. Butlan/d, ' husbondman,' for not appear- ing to answer John Clement, clerk, and Thomas Southsex, ' woiman,' touching a debt of 15 marks. Leicester.
Geffrey Forster of Bypon, co. York, alias late of Lincoln, 'littester,' for not appearing to answer William Stanes, citizen and ' littester ' of York, touching a debt of 12/. 13^. 4d. York.
William Londe of Boreton, co. Devon, groom, for not appearing when sued with Joan late the wife of Thomas Londe of Boreton, ' wedowe^'
' and Thomas Guynterell of Plympton Comitis, co. Devon, ^ wever,' to answer William Halswell touching a trespass. Devon.
WQliam Bucton, late of Usflete, co. York, knight, for not appearing to answer Christopher Warter, late alderman and citizen and skinner of London, touching a debt of 21/. 9s. lOd,
Boger Weld of Iseldon, co. Middlesex, ' courser,' for not appearing to answer John Lathum, clerk, touching a debt of 6/. 13^. 4c/. York.
John Bede of Stepyll Bomstede, co. Essex, ^husbondman/ for not appearing to answer Edmund, abbot of Westminster, touching a debt of 40/. Essex.
Edward Pope of Whittokesmede, co. Somerset, ' husbondman,' for not appearing to answer the abbot and convent of St. Mary's, Cirencester, touching a debt of 100/. Gloucester.
William Pedefere of Bilton, co. Warwick, ' frankeleyn,' for not appear- ing to answer Thomas Worsley, rector of Bylton, touching a debt of 26 marks, 6«. Sd. Warwick.
1461.
Oct. 20.
Westminster.
Oct. — .
Westminster.
Oct. 29.
Westminster.
Mbmbranb 22.
John Sudbury, rector of Spryngfeld, co. Essex, for not anpearing to answer Thomas, bishop of London, touching a debt of 20/.
l\Iiddlesex.
John Newman, of Great Holand, co. Essex, clerk, for not appearing to answer William Haliday touching a debt of 10/. Essex.
Stephen Hoggys, late of Frythenden, co. Kent, ' gentilman,' for net appearing to answer William Crosman, citizen and mercer of London, touching a debt of 40». London.
John Glosse of Dulverton, co. Somerset, 'boper,' for not appearing to answer Bichard Lokyngton, touching a debt of 40f . Devon.
A 2
CALENDAR OF PATENT BOLLS.
1461.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
Nov. 5. Westminster.
Nov. 6. Westminster.
Nov. 5. Westminster.
Nov. 7. Westminster.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
Nov. 19. Westminster.
Nov. 5. Westminster.
Nov. 6.
Westminster.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
Nov. 3. Westminster.
Nov. 11. Westminster.
Membrane 22 — cani.
John Fayn of HoneworUi, oo. Norfolk, * barker,' for not appeariD^^ to answer Nicholas Neweman, citizen of Norwich, ' draper,' tonching a debt of 40*. City of Norwich.
William EUjngbam of St. Statmola without the east gate of Exeter, co.
Devon, ' chapman,' for not appearing to answer John Lok, citizen and
mercer of London, Thomas Bryan and Richard Levermore the elder,
' gentilman,' touching a debt of 30/. 6«. 8d. London.
Thomas Sarell, late of York, chaplfdn, for not appearing to answer Bobert Ejrkeham, clerk, and Bobert Thurkelby touching a debt of 40s.
William Bourne, late of Neweton Sajntlo, oo. Somerset, esquire, for not appearing to answer John Austell, esquire, touching a debt of 20/.
Middlesex.
Bichard West of Thirnesto, co. Lincoln, * fjssher,' for not appearing to answer Bichard Asbj touching a debt of 40s, Lincoln.
John Haccheford, late of Canyngton, co. Somerset, ' gentilman,' for not I4>pearing to render 40^. to Thomas Holand and Elizabeth his wife, executrix of the will of Edward Colyford. Devon.
Bobert Prjnce, late of Feny Sutton, co. WOts, ' husbondman,* for not appearing to answer John Gunture, esquire, touching a debt of 100^.
Sussex.
Bichard Tuplyon of Somercotes St. Peter, co. Lincoln, * yoman,' for not appearing when sued with William Skortereth, * maryner,' and Boger Tate, * husbondman,' both of Saltflethaven in the parish of Skydbroke, CO. Lincoln, to answer John Croftes touching a trespass. Middlesex.
The said William Skortereth, for the same. Middlesex.
John Derydo, late of Spekyngton, co. Somerset, * husbondman,' for not appearing to answer Thomas Calwodeley touching a debt of 40/.
Devon.
Bobert James, late of Belchamp St. Paul's, co. Essex, ' husbondman,' for not appearing to answer William Daweson of London, * yoman,' touch- ing a debt of 40^., and to answer a plea that he render 20 marks to John Sturgeon the elder, citizen and mercer of London, and Thomas Frowyk, son and heir of Henry Frowyk the elder, executors of the will of Nicholas Sturgeon, chaplain. London.
John Ketyll, late of Poule Belchamp, co. Essex, ' husbandman,' for not appearing to answer William Daweson of London, * yoman,' touching a debt of 40*. London.
John Blower of Tylney, co. Norfolk, * gentilman/ for not appearing when sued with Bobeit Dyxe of Tylney, ' husbondman,' John of Towne of South Lenne, co. Norfolk, baker, and William Catte of South Lenne, 'somonour,' executors of the will of Hugh Fenge, late of Walpole, 'taylour,' to render 405. to Thomas Parmenter. Suffolk.
William Saltmarssh, late of Wakefeld, co. York, * barker,' for not appear- ing when sued with Thomas Gybson, ' barker,' and Katharine Salt- marssh, ' wydowe,' both of Wakefeld, to answer William Gargrave, esquire, touching a trespass. York.
John Prentys of Thaxstede, co. Essex, * shether,' for not appearing when sued with Thomas Grousse and John Grousse the younger, both of Fynchyngfeld, co. Essex, * husbondmen,* and Edmund Shether and William Pecker, clerk, both of Thaxstede, to answer John Phelipp touching a trespass. Essex.
1 EDWARD IV.— Part L
1461.
Nov. 12. Westminster.
Nov. 3. WesfmiDster.
Nov. 1 4. Westminster.
Nov. 13. Westminster.
Nov. 17. Westminster.
Membrane 22 — cont.
John MarchaU, late of Hamerton, co. Huntinf;don, clerk, for not appear- ing when sued with John Rjchere, late of Hamerton, ' husbondeman/ to answer William, abbot of St. John's, Colchester, touching a debt of 20/. Essex.
Thomas' Gybson of Wakefeld, co. York, ' barker,' for not appearing to answer William Gargrave, esquire, as above. York.
John Benetston, late of Westshene in the parish of Kjngeston on Thames, co. Surrey, * kerver,' for not appearing to answer Hugh Fraunceys touching a trespass. Surrey.
Thomas Prat of Weston Underwode, co. Bucks, * husbondman,' for not appearing when sued with Agnes his wife, William Achirche of Weston, ' husbondman,' and Katharine his wife to answer William Roughed touching a trespass. Bucks.
Richard Ivys of Westwynche, co. Norfolk, * husbondman,' for not appear- ing to answer John NicholaB the younger touching a debt of llOs.
Norfolk.
June 28. Westminster.
1462.
Feb. 6. Westminster.
Feb. 9. Westminster.
Feb. 6. Westminster.
Jan. 28.
Westminster.
Jan. 24. Westminster.
Feb. 10. Westminster.
Feb. 12. Westminster.
Jan. 24.
Westminster.
Mbmbranb 21.
William Byrd, late of London, * chapman,' for not appearing to answer John Wheler, late citizen and girdler of London, touching a debt of 40s, Middlesex.
Thomas Barker, late of Halesworth, co. Suffolk, ' husbondman,' for not appearing before Richard Neuton and his fellows, justices of the Bench in the late reign, to answer touching a plea that he render 40«. to John Cobbe, chaplain, Robert Borell, Nicholas Stampard and William Elmy, executors of the will of Thomas Clement, late of Halesworth. Suffolk.
Richard Austyn alias Kelyng of Waldegrave,co. Northampton, ' gentil- man,' for not appearing before John Prysot and his fellows to answer William Gedney of Northampton touching a debt of 4/.
Northampton.
Thomas Broun of Maydeston, co. Kent, * skynner,' for not appearing to answer Richard Kyng touching a debt of 40s, Kent.
For God because he is poor.
Walter Kyngton, late of Woxbrygge, co. Middlesex, ' yoman,' for not appearing to answer John Boton of London, ' gentilman,' Richard Claver, citizen and mercer of London, and Robert Muchgode, 'gentilman,' late of Denham, touching debts of 100;., 40/. and 20/. respectively. London.
Richard Baxster, late of Ersham, co. Norfolk, * yoman,' for not appear- ing to answer Robert Wade and William Seton, gentlemen, touching a debt of 20/. Norwich.
William Frankeleyn of Culworth, co. Northampton, * husbondman,' for not appearing to answer Richard Wright touching a debt of 6 marks.
Northampton.
Richard Taillour, late of Newenton, co. Surrey, ' capper,' for not appear- ing to answer John Lodelowe of Hempstede Ferrers and Richard Baldewyn of Wantynge touching a debt of 40s. Surrey.
Henry Stone of Northampton, merchant, for not appearing to answer Thomas Wates, citizen and clothier of London, touching a debt of 60s. Northampton.
6
CALENDAR OF PATENT ROLLS.
1461.
Nov. 6. WMtmmiter.
Nov. 24. Wefitmxnster.
Nov. 18. WestmiiMter,
Membrane 21— con/.
Patrick Hejeaunt, late of Rejgate, co. Sarrej, ' huaboDdman/ for not appearing to answer William Traas of London, * meroer/ touching a debt of 63s, London.
Nicholas Bogelej of Fresaheford, co. Somerset, ' husbondman,' for not appearing to answer the abbot of St. Mary's, Cirencestre, tonching a debt of 100/. Gloucester.
Thomas Langford, citizen and * curriour ' of London, for not appearing to answer John Dunstaple, goldsmith and citizen of London, touching a debt of 18/. London.
MSUBRANB 20.
April 9. WestminBter.
April 20. York.
April 20. York.
A pril 27. Durham.
April 19. YoriL
April 29. Darham.
April 28. Durham.
Confirmation without anj fine or fee to Anne duchess of Buckingham, late the wife of Humphrey duke of Buckingham, of letters patent dated 4 February, 89 Henry YI., being a grant to her for life in dower, in amplifi- cation of a grant by letters patent dated 19 September, of the manor and lordship of Kynges Hatfeld, free chace and hunting in the hay of Hatfeld, the manor and lordship of Fobbyng, the hundreds of Ongre and Harlowe with courts and perquisites, co. Essex, the manor and lordship of Desenyng, the manor of Haverhull with the hamlet of Hersham, cos. Suffolk and Essex, the manors of Wawens Wotton and Tissho, co. Warwick, the castle, manor and lordship of Okeham, co. Rutland, the manor and hundred of Rothewell with the fee farm of the town and the borough there, the manor of Slapthom alias Glapthom, co. Northampton, the manor and lordship of Okham, co. Surrey, the manor of Pakynton, co. Stafford, the manor and lordship of Agmondesham and the manor of Little Birkehill, co. Bucks, with their appurtenances and knight's fees, advowsons and other franchises, parcel of the possessions of the late duke in England, Wales, the marches of Wales and Calais. By p.s.
Grant for life to Thomas Witham of the office of chancellor of the Exchequer, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Appointment for life of Henry Sotehill as attorney general in all courts of i*ecord in England, receiving the accustomed fees, with power of appoint- ing deputies. By pji.
Vacated by surrender and cancelled^ 11 July, 11 Edward IV.
Grant to John Russell of the prebend which William Say had in the king's free chapel of St. Stephen within his palace of Westminster, void by the resignation of the latter. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the dean.
Grant for life to John Lynde of the custody of the gaol of Norwich Castle, with the accustomed tees. By p.s.
Grant to Cecilia, late the wife of Thomas Kiryell, knight, and executrix of his wiU, durino; the minority of Gile9 the son and heir of William Daubeny late of Southpederton, co. Somei^et, esquire, deceased, of all the possessions of the latter, with the custody and marriage of the heir, saving to Alice late the wife of the said William her reasonable dower. If the heir die during minority she shall have the same during the minority of the next heir, and so on. By p«s.
Appointment, until 1 November, of Thomas Stoughton, fishmonger, of London, to provide stockfish, salmon, herrings, and other salt fish for the household. By bill of treasurer of the household.
The like of Richard Sutton, fishmonger, of London, to provide sea fish.
By bill of treasurer of the household.
1 EDWARD IV.— Pabt I.
1461 . Mem^ane 20— con/.
Maj 1. Grant, during pleasorey to the king's servant Thomas Clemens of the
^owca*tl«-on- office of steward of the duchy of Cornwall in the county of Cornwall,
receiving the fees as in the time of Edwanl, prince of Wales, duke of
Cornwall and earl of Chester, eldest son of Edward III. By p.s.
Tjne.
May 1.
iNewcantle-OD-
May 8. York,
Mny 8. York.
May 11. York.
May 14.
Lincoln.
Au<r. 30. Woodstock.
Oct. 24.
Westminster.
July 23. Westminster.
Mbmbranb 19.
Grant, at the supplication of the king's sister Anne, duchess of Exeter, to Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury, George, bishop of Exeter, Richard, bishop of Salisbury, John Nevill of Montegu, knight, John Audeley of Audeley, William Hast^nges, knight, and William Stanley, esquire, the lordships of Hope and Hopesdale, co. Flint, in North Wales, Manorbery, co. Pembroke, in South Wales, North wich and Overmersshe, co. Chester, Newton and Haydok, co. Lancaster, and Dalbere, Dalberelees and Wyrkes- worth, CO. Derby, the lordships and manors of Thorpwaterfeld, Achircbe, Alwynkell, Chestone and Calcote, co. Northampton, the manors of Stevynton, CO. Bedford, Gagdesden, co. Herts, Ardjmgton, Lydford, Blakedon, Hasil- beare, and the hundreds of Stone and Cattesasshe, co. Somerset, the manor of Bereforth Seint Martyn, co. Wilts, and the lordships and manors of Dertyngton,FleteDamerell,Holberton, Bovytracy, Wynkeleghtracy, Thorn- ton, Barnestaple, Toryngtou, Suthamylton, Comemartyn, Fremyngton, Holdesworthy and Langacre, co. Devon, and Coldeharburgh and Colde- harburgh Lane, London, with knight's fees, advowsons, views of frank pledge, etc. to hold for her use for her life. By K.
Appointment, during good behaviour, of Brian Roudyff as third baron of the Exchequer, receiving the usual fees at the receipt of the Exchequer and from the citizens of York for the farm of their town and the weavers of York for their guild, and also his official vesture with lining and fur at the king's great wardrobe, as in the time of Edward III. By K.
Grant for life to William Herbert, knight, of the offices of chief justice and chamberlain of South Wales, steward of the commotes in the counties of Caermarthen and Cardigan, and chief forester in those counties, with the accustomed fees. By K.
Appointment, during pleasure, of Robert Danby as chief justice of the Bench, receiving the accustomed fees. By K.
Grant for life to Richard Harcourt, esquire, of the office of parker of the king's park of Cornbury, co. Oxford, with the accustomed fees. By K.
Grant for life from Michaelmas last to Isabel, late the wife of Robert Hoom, esquire, in aid of the sustenance of herself and her three daughters, of 40 marks yearly from the issues of the manor of Middelton with the hundreds of Middelton and Merden, co. Kent. By p.s.
General pardon to John Tup of Exeter, co. Devon, * corveser,' of all offences committed by him before 1 October. By K.
Letters of naturalisation for William Spencer, native of Cologne, Idonia his wife and the heirs of their bodies. By K«
Me^ibrane 18.
March 12. Commission to the king's kinsman Richard, earl of Warwick, to receive
WestmiMter. deserters from the party of Henry VI. and to cause proclamations to be
made to that effect, and to seize the possessions of all recusants.
[^Foederd], By K. by word of month (pretenui).
March 10. Grant for life to the king's kinsman George, bishop of Exeter, of 1 Wettminrter. herbage and pannage within the kirgs park of Bekley, co. Oxford.
g CALENDAR OP PATENT ROLLS.
1461. Membrane 18 — cont.
March 12. Appointment of Thomas Hore and John James to provide carriage WestmlDtter. certain wheat arrested by them by authority of letters patent of the late k and to deliver the same to the steward cf the household.
March 12. Grant to the king's servitor John Pennant, chaplain of the chapel of 1 Westminster, household, of the king's free chapel within his manor of Pensehurst, Kent. By
March 13. Grant for life to the king's servant Thomas Mauncell of the office Westminater. receiver of the lordships of Vises, Marleburgh and Cosham and other p* sessions of the king in the counties of WUts, Southampton and Dors lately held by Edward Ellesmere, with the accustomed fees. By
March 13. The like to Gilbert Debenham the younger of the office of clerk of i Westminster, market of the household, with the accustomed fees. By p
March 13. The like to John Stokys, esquire, of the office of parker or the cnsto
Westminster, of the park of Bekkeley, co. Oxford, which he had of the grant of the kinj
father Richard, duke of York, with the accustomed fees. By '
April 20. The like to the king's servant Thomas Ive, of the office of one of t Durham. clerks of the crown in Chancery, receiving 10/. yearly from the issues the hanaper and a livery vesture of furred cloth as other clerks of t! crown had at the hands of the keeper of the great wardrobe. By p
May 2. The like to John de Audeley of the offices of steward of the king's po
Durham. sessions and keeper of his forests, chases, parks and warrens in the couni
of Dorset, and of the custody of the castle and park of Wardere, co. Wilt
receiving 40/. yearly from the issues of the lordship or manor of Cranbur
Dorset. By p,
May 1. The like with the advice of the council to John Wenlok, knight, of t]
Newcastle on- office of chief butler of England which he already holds, in the same mann<
Tyne. ^ Ralph Boteler, knight, lord of Sudeley, held it. By p.
April 17. Grant for life to George Darell, esquire, of the lieutenancy of the fore
Blythe. of Milkesham and Pevesham and the power of appointing a ranger and oth<
foresters, with fees as in the last year of Edward III. and the first <
Richard II. By p.i
July 7. The like to the king's servant Thomas Tauke of the office of bailiff <
Westminster. Buriey in the New Forest, co. Southampton, with fees as above.
Byp.i
July 8. General pardon to John Gierke alias Codeman, late of Waymouth, o
Westminster. Dorset, * marchaunt,' of all offences committed by him before 4 July.
Byp.j
July 5. Grant for life to Adam Oudedale, one of the yeompn of the crown, of th
Westminster, office of porter of Wyndesore Castle, with fees as in the last year of Edwari
III. and the first of Richard II. at tlie hands of the constable of the castle.
By p,g
June 24. The like to Otewel Worsley, esquire, of the offices of steward, constabl
Westminster, and receiver of the castle nnd lordship of Chirke and Chyrkelond, with fee
as above from the issues of the same. By p.s
July 10. Appointment for life of Thomas Herbert, ctquire, as one of the esquires
Westminster, of the body, receiving 50 oiarks yearly from 2 April last from the fe<
farm of the town of Gloucester. By p.&
July 8. Grant for life to John Actcn of the office of rider {equitatoris) of the forest
■ of Kynvar, co. Stafford, with herbage and pannage and fees as in the last
year of Edward III. and the first of Richard II. By p.8.
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j4gj^ Mbmbranb 17.
Mareh 11. Presentation of Olirer Dynham to the parish church of Chesthont, in the WestaiinBter. diocese of London. By p.8.
March 9. Grant for life to William Lee, dtizea and ^jojnour' of London, of the
Westminster, office of porter in the Tower of London, receiving \2d, wages daily from the
farm and issues of the counties of London and Middlesex. By K,
March 11. The like to John Don, esquire, usher of the chamher, of the office of
Weetminster. serjeant of the armoury in the Tower of London, receiving the accustomed
fees. By K.
March 8. Appointment of William Bippley and William Harpcote to provide Westminster, victuals and habilimeiits of war and carriage for the Eame for the king's use in marching against the rebels.
June 17. The like of Thomas Comyssh and William Bird to provide cooks and
Westminster, labourers in the offices of tiie kitchen, scullery and saucery for the feast
of the king's coronation. By bill of treasurer of the household.
The like of John Leyton to provide carriage of swans, peacoGhs,. pheasants and other things for the office of the poultry for the coronation.
The like of John Treber to provide — TJi^niihed.
March 18. Grant, during pleasure, to the king's kinsman Henry, viscount Bourgh-
Westminster. chier, of the office of treasurer of the Exchequer in the same manner a»
Walter Hungreford, knight, late treasurer. By K.
March 24. Presentation of John Lumley to the parish church of Hamsted Westminster. Marchail, in the diocese of Salisbury.
May 8. Mandate to the escheator in the county of Worcester for the restitution
York. of the temporalities of the abbey of Evesham to Bichard Penbroke, monk
of the house, elected abbot in the place of John Wykewou, deceased, in
accordance with the licence by indult of the apostolic see. By p.s..
The like to the following : —
The chancellor in the county palatine of Lancaster.
The escheators in the counties of Gloucester, Warwick, Northampton^ Hereford and Stafford.
Richard Lee, mayor and escheator of London. Writ de intendendo in pursuance to the tenants.
May 8. Grant, during good behaviour, to the king's servant Geoffrey Kidwelly^
York. of the offices of receiver of the honour of Walyngford and receiver of
Berkhnmstede and the custody of the king's wood of Nettilbed and hi9>
warren or park of Watlyngton, with the accustomed fees, rendering his-
account for the said offices to the auditors of the duchy of Cornwall.
By p.8»
May 8. Grant for life to the king's servant William Hastynges, knight, of the
York. office of receiver general of the duchy of Cornwall with portage and the
accustomed fees. By K,
July 16. Grant, at the supplication of the king's sister Anne, duchesci of Exeter, Wcftminster. to Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury, George, bishop of Exeter, Bichard, bishop of Salisbury, John Nevyll of Mountagu, knight, John Audeley of Audeley, William Hastynges of Hastynges, knight, and William Stanley, kniglit, of the town of Norwich, co. Chester, the land and lordship of Hope and Hopedale m Wales, a yearly rent of 7/. 6#. 8<f. from the issues of the lands of Overmerssh, co. Chester, the lordships and manors of Neweton and Heydok, co Lancaster, and Dalbere, Dalbereleys and Wrixworth, co. Derby, the castle, lordships and manors of Thorpwatervyle, Achyrche, Aldewynche, Ghelveston and Caldeoote, co. Northampton, the manors of Bidlyngton, oo. Rutland, Stevyngton, co. Bedford, Ardyngton, co. Berks, ana Great Gaddesden, co. Herts, the lordships and macors of Mayiierbeare and Pennaly, co. Pembroke, the manors of Ludford, co. Somesset, and Bovy
10 CALENDAR OF PATENT BOLLS.
1461. Membrane 17— con/.
Tracj, Northlyen, Holdesworthj, Langacrey Barnestaple, OomanAr^, Fremjngtony South Molton, Dartjngton and Blakeboroebotjy the hundreds of Fremjngtoa and South Molton and the manors of Toryngton, co. Devon, the manore of Hasilbeare and Blakedon and the hundreds of Stone ai^d Cattessasshe, co. Somerset, the manors of Takhere, co. Comwally and Flete Damarle, Holberton, Thometon and Wyncley Tracy, co. Devon, and the lodging called * Coidherburgh ' and Coldherburgh Lane in London, with knights' fees, advowsons, views of frank pledge, etc., to hold for her use for her life. ByK.
Membrane 16.
March 11. Grant to John Fray, knight, of 200/. from the first issues of the fee farm
Westminster, of the counties of London and Middlesex, in repayment of 100/. lent by
him to the king and 100/. lent to the king's brother £dmund, earl of
Butland, deceased. By E.
March 10. Grant to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 800 marks
Westnunster. from the first issues of the customs of wools, hides and woolf ells in the port
of London and 200 marks from the iirst issues of the petty custom there, in
repayment of 500 marks lent by them to the king. By K.
April 11. Appointment, during pleasure, of William Weldon and Peter Bowman as
Westminster, auditors of the accounts of the king's chamberlain and other ministers in
South Wales, in the same manner as Richard Bedford and John Brown,
late auditors. By bill of treasurer.
July 6. Grant for life to Thomas WoUore, monk, of the priory of Holy Trinity,
Westminster. Lenton, and appointment of him as prior. By K.
July 13. Grant for life to John Asteley, knight, of 40/. yearly from Michaelmas
Westminster, last from the farm or issues of the city of Winchester. By p.s.
April 14. The like to the king's servitor Bichard Apryce of the office of porter of
York. the Tower of London, with fees as in the last year of Edward HI. and the
first of Richard II. By p.s.
July 20. Grant, during good behaviour, to Thomas Bye, citizen and ' glasyer ' of Westminster. London, of the office of the glaziery of the king's works, with 8c/. wages daily from the issues of the counties of Surrey and Sussex, a * shade ' called ' Glasiers Logge ' on the west within the palace of Westminster, 60 feet long by 20 broad, and a coat of the king's livery yearly at Christmas at the hands of the keeper of the king's great wardrobe. By p.s .
July 18. Grant for life to the king's servant John Mody of the office of one of the
Westminster, four messengers of the Exchequer, receiving A\d, wages daily at the I'eceipt
of the Exchequer and a robe of livery as a yeoman of the chamber yearly
at Christmas at the great wardrobe. By p.s.
July 21. The like to John Howard, king's knight, of the office of the constableship
Westminster, and custody of Norwich castle from Easter last, with fees as in the times
of Edward III. and Richard II. from the issues of the counties of Norfolk
and Suffolk. By K.
July 16. The like to the king's servant Walter Bright of the office of one of the
Westminster, king's Serjeants at arms, with wages of V2d. daily from the issues of the
counties of London and Middlesex, dating from 4 March last, and a livery
of the suit of the esquires of the household yearly at Christmas at the great
wardrobe. By K. by word of mouth.
1 EDWARD IV.— Pakt I. 11
1461. Meubranb 16.
Mi^ 28. CommisBion to John Ljlboame to collect all moneys from rents etc in
WwtaansUr. the king's manors of Marleburgh, Cosham and Devise, co. Wilts, Gyllyng- ham, CO. Dorset, and Odjham, co. Southampton, and their appurtenances up to 1 March last, and bring the same to the receipt of the Exchequer.
By bill of treasurer.
June 7. Appointment of William Baibrook as deputy of John Wenlok, knight,
WMtmiiuter. king's chief hatler of England, in the port of London and the adjacent
ports^ with the accustomed fees. By bill of the chief butler.
June 10. General pardon to John Mamey, knight, and Joan his wife of all offences Westmiikflter. committed by them before 1 May last.
April 17. Grant for life to John Scot, esquire, of the office of tronage and pesage in York. the port of London, with the accustomed fees. By K.
April 14. The like to the king's servant John Fogge, esquire, of the county of
York. Kent, of the office of keeper of the writs and rolls of the Common Bench,
with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Vacated by surrender and cancelledy because on 1 1 «/tt/y, 12 Edward
IV.y the king granted the same to him and John his son.
March 6. The like to the king's servant Thomas Clemens of the office of parker ot
Westminster, the king's park of Leskert, parcel of the duchy of Cornwall, receiving the
accustomed fees at the hands of the receiver general of the duchy. By K.
June 14. Greneral pardon to Dominic Desereius, physician, alias Dominic Deserus, Ifettiniiister. Lombard. By p.s.
June 19. Appointment of Thomas Stratton, esquire, clerk of the works at the Westminster, palace of Westminster, the Tower of London, tlie manors of Eltham, Claryndon, Shene, Chilteme Langley, Odyham, the lodges within his parks of Claryngdon, Eltham, Chiltcrne Langley and Odyham, the mews for falcons by Claringcroucbe, and other castles and possessions of the king in England, with power to take labourers, instruments and materials, in the same manner as John Ai*dem or John Straunge or any other holder of the office. By K.
May 20. Grant for life to Barnabas Bemewall of the office of second justice of
Westminster, the King's Bench in Ireland, with fees of 40 marks yearly and wages of
20cf. daily from the king's manor of Cromlyn in Ireland and the customs
and coquets of wools, hides, wool^fells and 1^ and other merchandise in the
ports of Dublin and Drogheda. By p.s.
June 22. Confirmation for life to Master William Say, king's clerk, doctor of
Westminster, theology, dean of the king's chapel, of his custody of the house or hospital
of St. Antony in the city of London. By K.
June 30. Grant for life to John 'V^''ybam of the custody of the king's lordship,
Westminster, foreet and chase of Suthfryte, co. Kent, with fees as in the last year of
Edward III. and the ilrst of Richard II. By p.s.
July 3. Ratification of the estate which Hugh Cardemaker, king's chaplain, has
Westminster, as prior of the hospital of St. John Baptist, Bnigenorthe. By p.e,
Membrane 14.
June 2. Licence for the sub-prior and canons of Newstead in Sliirwodc to elect a
Westminster, prior in the place of William Mysterton, resigned.
Jane 15. Grant to Edmund Brownyng, chaplain, of the eleventh prebend in the Westminster, king's college of Newerk, Leycestre, lately held by Master Robert Matfen.
By p.s. Mandate in pursuance to J. bishop of Lincoln.
June 17. Signification to W. archbishop of York, legate of the apostolic see, of Westminster, the royal assent to the election of John Durham, canon of Newstead within Shirwode forest, as prior of that house.
12 CALENDAR OP PATENT ROLLS.
3^461. Membrane 14 — cont.
April 14. Grant for life to the king's servant John Fogge, esquire, in the count
York. Kent, of the custody of the king's castle of Rouchestiv, co. Kent, witl
rents and appurtenances. B j
Vacated by eurrender and cancelled^ because on 29 November^
Edward /F., the king granted the savie to Thomas Sayntleger^ esquin
the body,
Jane 20. Appointment, until 20 December, of Richard Hatfeld, esquire, serje Westmioster. avener of the household, to provide haj, oats, beans, pea j, straw, litter i other necessaries for his oflSce.
June 25. Grant to William Mulso, esquire, and John Clerk and John Ebmc Westmioster. < jomen,' of pontage for six years for the repair of the bridge across Thames at Stanys and the causeway from thence to Egham, rendering tl account yearly before the chancellor.
June 25. General pardon to Peter Dido alias Dedo, merchant of Venice. iWestmiiuter.
June 22. Grant to Laurence, bishop of Durham, of the custody, during minority,
Westminster. Henry Ogard, son and heir of Andrew Ogard, knight, and his possessio
with his marriage, rendering a sum to be agreed upon before Christi
with the treasurer. By ]
June 2u. General pardon to Henry Stafford, knight, son of the king*s kinsn
Westminster. Humphrey, late duke of Buckingham, of all offences committed by h
before 19 June last. By ]
The like to John Stafford, esquire, son of the said duke. By i
• July 4. Presentation of Henr^ Stevenesson, vicar of Therston, in the diocese
Westminster. Norwich, to a moiety of the church of Gatfeld, in the same diocese, on exchange of benefices with Thomas Chapeleyn.
July 1. Appointment, during good behaviour, of Robert Hanbury as auditor
Westminster, all lands in England late of James, earl of Wilts, receiving such wages
he had in the lifetime of the earl. By bill of the treasur
March 26. Appointment, during pleasure, of Brian Talbot as controller of the gn
Westminster, and petty custom, the subsidy of wools, hides and wool-foUs, and the subsi
of the Ss. in the tun and the 12^. in the pound in the port of Boston a
adjacent ports, receiving the accustomed fees, provided that he execute t
office in person, with the custody of one part of the coket seaL
By bill of the treasur
The like of the following in the ports named and adjacent ports: — May 27. Thomas Weltden in Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Westminster. By bill of the treasur
' March 7. Thomas Blount in Kyngeston-on-Hull.
Westminster. By bill of the treasun
April 9. Thomas Gille the younger in Exeter and Dertemouth.
Westminster. By bill of the treasur
March 26. Thomas Sharp in Southampton.
Westminster.
April 8. Adam Odam in Lynne.
Westminster.
April 9. John Bernewell in Sandwich.
Westminster.
April 25. Richard Alberton in Bristol.
Westminster.
July 26. Leonard Thomburgh in Boston.
Westmmster.
July 80. Vincent Pitelesden in Southampton.
Westminster.
1 EDWAED IV.- Part I.
13
1462.
Jan. 18. Westminster.
Membrane 14 — conL Bichard Kjrkeby in Ipswich.
1461.
April 12. Appointment as above of William Baron as controller of the great
'WestmiDBter. custom and the subsidy of wools, hides and wool-fells in the port of London
and adjacent ports. By bill of treasurer.
Membrane 13.
Grant for life to the king's servitor John Fogge of the county of Kent, esquire, of the office of weigher of wools and other merchandise at the port of St. Botolph, commonly called Boston, receiving the accustomed fees.
By p.s,
QtbhX to Thomas Fraunceys, chaplain, of a prebend within the king's Westminster. coUege of St. Mary, Leycestre, which John Everdon, deceased, lately bad.
Mandate in pursuance to the dean snd chapter.
May 9. Gleneral pardon to John Aune of Northaston, co. Oxford, esquire.
York.
May 11. York.
May 25.
Mbj 11. York.
May 10. York.
May 13. Lincoln.
May 13. Lincoln.
May 20.
Norwich.
June 16.
Westminster.
June 17. Westminster.
Grant for life to the king's servants William Hastynges, knight, and Balph Hastynges, esquire, of the office of constable of the king's castle of Rokyngham, co. Northampton, and the supervision of vert and venison in the forest there, the offices of steward of the king's lordships and manors of Bokyngham, Brlgstoke and Clyff and others within the said forest, master forester and keeper of the forest, parker of the king's park of Brlgstoke, co. Northampton, with the supervision of herbage and pannage of the park and the foreign woods in the county called ' Brigstokebaylly,' and constable of the king's castle of Northampton, and the custody of his park of Multon and rabbit warren called * Norhampton Wareyn * in the same county, receiving the accustomed fees from the issues of the county and the manor or lordship of Bokyngham. By K.
Vacated by surrender by William Casteltonyattamey of the saidSalphy on 1 Marehy 1 Richard IlL^ in Chancers/, and cancelled.
Grant to William Harbart, knight, during the minority of Henry son of Humphrey, late earl of Stafford, son and heir of Humphrey, late duke of Buckingham, and so from heir to heir during minority, of the custody of the casde, town and lordships of Newport, Coboy, Wenlloit and Meredeth in South Wales, rendering 100/. yearly to the king. By p.s.
Grant for life to William Bourgchier of Fitzwaren, knight, of the offices of master forester of the forests of Exmore, co." Devon, and Racche, co. Somerset, receiving the usual fees in the same manner as Thomas Courtenay, late earl of Devon. By K.
Appointment, during pleasure, of Bichard Harecourt, esquire, as sheriff of Oxford and Berks. By K.
The like of Edmund Bede, esquire, as sheriff of Bedford and Buckingham.
ByK.
Appointment, during pleasure, of William Baldry, Bichard Felowe, Thomas Tong and John Cobbe to provide wheat, malt, oxen, muttons, fish, salt, and other things for the victualling of the king's ships, and carriage for the same. By K.
Presentation of William Langham to the parish church of North Lufen- ham, CO. Rutland, in the diocese of Lincoln, void by the death of Robert Matfen, late rector. By K.
Appointment of John Punchon to provide carpenters and labourers for the repair of divers offices at Westminster for the king's coronation, and timber for three- legged tables and other necessaries.
By bill of treasurer of the household.
14 CALENDAR OF PATENT ROLLS.
1461. Memhrane 13 — ami.
April 11. Appointment, until 12 October, of Thomas Edmonde to provide ndt fiBh, Westminster, btock fish, herrings and other victuals and salt {sal groaum et sal aUmmy for the furnishing (stuffura) of the king's household.
Jul J 5. Appointment of John Stokea and John Aldey to provide all kinds of
WeitBiinBter. victuals for an expedition bj sea against the king's enemies.
The like of the following : — Henry Au^er. Edmund Yns and Thomas Meliour.
MSMBRANB 12.
July 4. Appointment of Robert Stowell, yeoman in the office of the king'?-
Westminster, butler, to provide wiues in divers places within the realm for the household, because John Wenlok, knight, chief butler, is fully occupied.
By bill of the chi^ butler*
The like of the following :— Stephen Neuton.
July 4. Inspeximtu and confirmation of letters patent of the king's father
Westminster. Richard, late duke of York, true heir to the kingdom, dated at London, 4 November, tS9 Henry VI., being a grant for life to his servant John Serlo of the office of parker of his park of Berdefeld, co. Essex, for- merly granted for life to his servapt John Flegge, esquire, by letters patent, surrendered, receiving the usual fees from his manor of Berdefeld.
By p.s. and for 6«. 8J. paid in the hanaper.
May 13. Grant to John Markham, chief justice of the King's Bench, for the Westminster, better maintenance of his estate, of 180 marks yearly at the hands of the keeper of the hanaper and the customs ofiicers in the ports of London,. Bristol and Kyngeston-on-HuU, in accordance with an Act of Parliament at Westminster, 18 Henry YI., and also lOGf. 11^^. and the sixth part of \d, yearly at Christmas for a furred robe and 66^. 6</. yearly at Whitsuntide for a lined robe.
April 8. Orant to William Yelverton, one of the justices of the King's Bench, of
Westminster. ] 10 marks yearly and the same sums for his robes as above.
The like to the following : — Nicholas Ayssheton. Robert Danvers. John Nedeham. Richard Byngham. Walter Moyle.
June 18. Grant, during good behaviour, to the king's servitor Philip Herveys of
Westminster, the office of master of the king's ordnance, with fees as in the last vear of
Edward IIL and the first of Richard II. by p.s.
July 9. Grant for life to R;dph Hastynges; esquire, of the office of the custody
Westminster, of the king's lions within the Tower of London, with fees as above.
By p.s.
May 20. llie like to the king's servant William Kaynell of the custody of the Westminster, parks of Cossam, co. Wilts, with fees as above. By p.s.
May 11. The like to Edward Gower of the office of clerk of the works within
Westminster, the king's manor and park of Claryngdon, co. Wilts, with fees as above.
ByK.
May 13. The like, from Michaelmas last, to the king's servant William Sayer of
York. the office of parker of the king's park of Rostormell, co. Cornwall, with
herbage and pannage, receiving the accustomed fees at the hands of the
receiver-general of the duchy. By p.s.
1 EDWARD IV— Part L 15
1461. Membrane 12 — cant,
Joly 1. The like to the king's kinsman William, earl of Amndel, of the custody
Westminster, of the king's forest and park of Claryngdon alias Pannoett and his forests
of Groyelejy Milchet and Bakholt, with branches &c, for the enclosure
thereof, hays, coppices, wiudfalls, dead wood and 'hrowsyng,' with
fees as in the last year of Edward III. and the first of Bichard II.
By p^s.
April 12. The like to the king's servitor John Wode of the office of keeper
Westminater. of the swans on the Thames between Graveshende and Cicestre, with fees as
above. By p.s •
Membrane 11.
Jane 23. The like to the king's servant Thomas Herbert the elder of the office of
Westminster, constable of the king's castle of Gloucester with a meadow near it called
*' Kyngesmedewe,' with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
July 5. Licence for the king's kinswoman Alesia, countess of Salisbury, to enter
Westminster, into all the castles, lordships, manors and other possessions of Thomas
Mountague, late earl of Salisbury, her father, whose heir she is, and aU the
possessions which she held for life with Richard, late earl of Salisbury,
her husband, and to hold the same in fee simple. By K.
July 6. Grant for life to Thomas Gybbys of the office of the king's torchmaker
Westminster, (branderatoris) and link armourer (lenei armurarii)^ with fees as in the last
year of Edward III. and the first of Bichard II. By K.
July 1. Grant, during good behaviour, to Thomas Crozton of the offices of
Westminster, coroner and attorney of the king in the King's Bench, receiving the usual
fees at the Exchequer. By p.e*
July 4. Grant for life to the king's servant William Pault of the office of serjeant
Westminster, tailor in the great wardrobe, with fees as in the last year of Eklward III. and the first of Bichard II. and a livery at the hands of the keeper of the wardrobe. By p.s»
July 8. Grant, during pleasure, to the king's servant John Stratford of the office
Westminster, of the king's painter, with fees and livery as above. By p.s.
July 4. Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent (in French) of the king's
Westminster, father, Bichard, duke of York, dated at Usk Castle, 26 March, 12 Henry '^., being a grant for life to his servitor Thomas Stotfold, yeoman of hia chamber, of the offices of parker of his little park of Bradefeld, co. Essex^ and keeper of his warren there, receiving the usual fees from the issues of the lordship of Bardefeld. By p.s. and for 6$. 8d. paid in the hanaper.
June 12. Grant for life to the king's servant John Scot, esquire, of the 50 marka
Westminster, yearly which the abbot, prior and convent of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, are
bound to pay to the king in consideration of the release to them by
Bichard II. of greater sums during the voidances of the abbey. By p.s.
June 5. Ghrant for life to Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury, of the custody of
Westminster, the lordship, manor and park of Langle by Maydeston, co. Kent, rendering
5 marks yearly. By K.
July 8. Grant, during good behaviour, to Master Henry Sharpp, doctor of laws,.
Westminster, of the office of notary or prothonotary of Chancery, with fees as in the last
, Year of Edward III. and the first of Bichard II. from the issues of the
hanaper. By p.t»
Vacated because otherwise below.
July 7. Grant for life to William Colyngboume of the custody of the king's park
Westminster, of Ludgursale, co. Wilts, with fees as in the last year of Edward III. and
the first of Bichard II. By p.8.
16 CALENDAR OF PATENT ROLLS.
1461. Membrane 11— con/.
Julj 9. The like to Richard W7II7, yeoman of the king's bed, of the office of
Weitminster. keeper of the palace called * Princeispalice ' within Westminster, with fees
as above at the hands of the receiver of the dnchj of ComwaU. Bj p.8.
July 9. The like to the same of the custody of the king's private palace of
Westminster. Westminster from the first day of the reign, with fees as above from the
farm of the city of Winchester. Bj p.s.
July 30. The like to Robert Prere of a yearly pension of lOOs. in the church of
Westminster. West Kyngton, co. Wilts, at the hands of the rector or the sheriff, in the
same manner as Richard Blythe, deceased. By E.
Mbmbranb 10.
April 11. The like to John Clyffbrd of the office of keeper of the wood called
York. < Chesteynwode,' co. Kent, with fees as in the last year of Edward III. and
the first of Richard II. By p.s.
July 9. The like to Nicholas Wydnare of the office of making the king's bows
Westminster, within the Tower of London, with wages as above from the issues of the
counties of Surrey and Sussex. By p.s.
The like to Alvcred Comeburgh, one of the yeomen of the crown, of 6J. a day from the issues of the counties of London and Middlesex, in the same manner as Nicholas Walton, late one of the yeomen of the crown. By p.s.
July 5. The like to Adam Gudedale, one of the yeomen of the crown« of the
Westminster, office and custody of the king's great garden at Windsor, with fees as in the
last year of Edward III. and the first of Richard II. at the hands of the
constable of Windsor Castle. By p.s.
April 12. The like to Alvred Cornebnrgh, yeoman of the crown, of the office of
Westminster, water-bailiff of Plymmouth, Sutton Priour, Sutton Raff, Sutton Wautert
and Estonhous, co. Devon, pertaining to the duchy of Cornwall, with fees
as above at the hands of the receiver general of the duchy. By p.s.
June 20. The like to Thomas Warner of two acres of land in Surrey called Westminster. < Weybrygge Hawe,' at a rent of Ss, 4d, per acre. By p.s.
June 24. The like to the king's servant Otewel Worsley, esquire, of 20/. yearly
"Westminster, from the last moneys of the issues of the king's castle and lordship of Chyrke
and Chyrkelondes. By p.s.
May 20. The like to Thomas Ponsebury of the office of forester of Lethewode, co.
Westminster. Salop, with fees as in the last year of Edward III. and the first of Richard II.
By p.s.
June 26. The like to Edward Worsley of the office of master porter of the king's Westminster, castle of Carlill, with fees as above. By p.s.
June 29. The like to Thomas Grayson of the office of keeper of the king's park of
Westminster. Keyrbullok in the duchy of Cornwall, with fees as above. By p.s.
April 18. The like to William Sturmy of the custody of the king's park of Hamx^- Westminster. stede Marchall, with fees as above. By x>-s.
May 6. The like to William Clerk of Wenlok of the office of the constableship oi
Mddleham. the king's castle of Bruggenorth, co. Salop, with fees as above from tb<
farm of the town of Brugges. By p.s
July 9. Grant, during good behaviour, to James Hatweell of the office of purvejo
Westminster, of the king's manors of Grenewych and Elthara, with fees as in tlie ye&ri
named above. T3y p-^
1 EDWARD IV.— Part I. 1?
1461. Membrane 10— cant
June 22. Grant for life to Thomae Osbeme, from 4 March last, of the office of
Westminster, one of the king's serjeants-at-arms with I2d. wages daily from the farm
and issues of the counties of London and Middlesex, a coat of the king's
livery yearly at Christmas at the great wardrobe, and other fees appertaining
to the office. By p.B.
April 17. Grant, during pleasure, to George Darell, esquire, of the custody of the Blythe. king's great wardrobe, with the accustomed tees. By p.8.
July 8. Grant for life to the king's servant Tialph Cliderowe of Calais of the office
Westminster, of ranger of the king's forest of Whichewode, co. Oxford, with wages of 4c?, daily at the hands of the sheriff. By p.p.
Vacated because otherwise below.
July 1. Grant, during good behaviour, to Richard Grey, lord of Powesse, of the
Westminster, office of steward of Kiry, with fees as in the last year of Edward 111. and
the first of Bichard II. By p.s.
The like to the some of the office of steward of Eedewyn, with fees as above. By p.s.
The like to the same of the office of steward of Mongymry, with fees as above. By p.s.
July 10. Ratification for life of the estate of M^uster Robert Stillyngton, king's Westminster, clerk, as dean of the king's free chapel of St. Martin le Grand, London, archdeacon of Colchester in the cathedral of London and of Tauntone in the cathedral of* Wells, prebendary of Wetewang in the cathedral of York, Marther in the cathedral of St. Davids and the prebend which John Lucas lately had in the king's free chapel of St. Stephen within his palace of Westminster, and parson of the church of Aysshebury, in the diocese of Salisbury. By p.s,
July 12. Presentation of John Pieseley to the parish church of Spryngthorp, in Westminster, the diocese of Lincoln.
July 16. Grant for life to the king's servant Edward Skelton, from 4 March last,
Westminster, of the office of one of the king's Serjeants at arms, with \2d, wages daily from the farm of the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk and a livery of the suit of esquires of the household yearly at Christmas at the great wardrobe.
By K. by word of mouth.
Mbmbrans 9.
May 1. The like to John Pesemersshe the elder of the office of porter of the
Westminster, king's castle called < New Castle ^n Tyne,' with fees as in the last year of
Edward III. and the first of Richard II. from the issues of the county of
Northumberland, for the office and for the relief and sustenance of prisoners
in the castle. By p.s.
July 9. Grant, during good behaviour, to Robert Cosyu of the city of London of
Westminster, the office of controller of the scrutiny of all merchandise within the port of
London and ports and places adjacent coming from or going to foreign
parts, wifh fees as in the years named above. By p.s.
July 6. Grant for life to John Plumbe of the office of bailiff of the king's town
Westminster, of Thaxstede, co. Essex, with fees as above. By p.s.
June 22. The like to John Bourgchier, lord of Berners, knic^ht, from 4 March
Westminster, last, of the office of constable of the king's castle of Wyndesore and the
custody of all forests, parks, warrens and other places pertaining to the
same, with fees as above from the revenues of the castle. By p.s.
July 17 Appointment for life of John Pylkiugtou, esquire, as one of the esquires
'Westminster, of the body, receiving 50 marks yearly Kom 2 April last from the farm and
issues of the counties of London and Middlesex. By p.8«
U 86914. ft
18 CALENDAR OF PATENT ROLLS.
1461. Membrane 9 — cont,
July 9. Grant for life to Richard Willy, yeoman of the king's bed, from
WeBtminster. first day of the rei^^n, of the oflBce and custody of the kind's wardi within the palace of Westminster, with fees as in the times of Edward ! and Richard II. from the farm of the city of Winchester.
By p.s. Two fees were paid because he has two offices in one pat
July 7. The like to John Rypon, esquire, of the office of one of the kii
Westminster. Serjeants at arms, with \2d. wages daily from 4 March last from the isi of the county of Kent, a coat of the king's livery yearly at the great wi robe of the same suit and cloth as other Serjeants at arms, and other prt of his office. By
Vacated by surrender and cancelled^ because en 17 July^ 0 Edward i the king granted the office to him by other letters patent.
June 20. The like to John Hord of Shrewsbury of the offices of the chief bailiv Westmmster. and feodary of the king's honour of Wallyngford, with fees as in the tii of Edward III. and Richard II. from the farm of the king's town Shrewsbury. By
July 12. Exemption for life of Thomas, bishop of Bath and Wells, on accoun
Westminster, debility and old age, from attendance in person in Council and Parliam< provided that he send proctors. By
July 8. Grant for life to the king's servant Thomas Mountgomery, knight
Westminster, the office called * lynge armurer' within the Tower of London, with fee in the last year of Edward III. and the first of Richard II.
By p.s. [11
July 10. The like to the king's servant William Sayer oi 40/, yearly from Eai
Westminster, last from the fee farjn of Queenhlthe {Ripe Regine) within the cit;
London. By "
July 8. Appointment for life of Thomas Montgomery, knight, as steward of 1
Westminster, king's manor, castle or lordship of Haddele, co. Essex, and grant to him life of the office of the stewardship of the same, with fees as above. By
May 20. Grant during good behaviour, to the king's servant John Sandes, of Westminster, office of clerk of the king's mint and exchange within the Tower of Lond with fees as above at the hands of the keeper of the mint and exchange.
By
April 1 5. The like to Robert Hiett of the office of porter of the king's castle of York. Bryawell in the forest of Deane, with fees as in the years named above.
The like to the same of the office of receiver of the king's forest of Dec with fees as above. By
MsMBtUSM 8.
April 12. Grant for life to the king's sei'vitor John Woode, esquire, of the office Westminster, keeper of the king's council chamber at Westminster, with fees as abov< the great wardrobe* By
July 8. The like to John Smyth, for his good sorvice to the king's father, of
Westminster, office of receiver of the king*s honours and lordships of Clare and Raih
and his other possessions in the counties of Norfolk, Sufiblk, Essex, K€
Surrey, Sussex, Cambridge, Huntingdon and Herts, the duchy of York, i
the earldom of March, with the accustomed fees. By
May 18. The like to the king's servant William Sayer of the office of constable
York. the king's castle of Rostormell, co. Cornwall, receiving the accustomed i
at the hands of the receiver general of the duchy of Oornwall. By i
April 12. The like to the king's servitor John Woode, esquire, of the office of us!
Westminster, of the receipt of the Excheciuer, with fees as in the last year of Edward I
and the first of Richard II. By i
1 EDWARD IV.— Pabt I. 19
1461. Membrane 8 — cant.
April 12. The like to Alured Corneburgh, yeoman of the crown, of the custody of
Westminster, the king's castle of Launceston, co. Cornwall, and the office of fcodary or
escheator of the duchy of Cornwall in the county, receiving fees as above
from the issues of the duchy. By p.s.
May 2. The like to the king's kinsman John Nevill of Mountagu, knight, from
Westmiuster. Easter last, of the king's mines in Devon and Cornwall in which gold and silver can be found or worked for, at a rent of 1 10/. yearly, as the king's father used to pay, with power to demise the same for 10, 16 or 20 years, provided that atter his death the holders pay a tithe of the pure silver or lead to the king or his faimer. By K.
July 12. Appointment of William Bourgchier, knight, to the custody, during
Westminster, minority, of Alexander Luttrell, son and heir of James LutereU, knight,
deceased, tenant by knight service of Henry VI. cfe facto et non de jure
king of England, with his marriage ; and so from heir to heir during
minority. By p.s.
July 14. Appointment, from Michaelmas last, of Bichard Darlond as receiver of
Westminster, all manors and lands in Kent late of Henry lord Ghray of Codnor, so long as they are in the king's hands, rendering his account yearly.
By bill of the treasurer.
July 14. The like of John Smyth as receiver and surveyor of all manors and lands
Westminster, late of James, earl of Wilts, in Suflfolk and Essex, from the time of his death.
By bill of the treasurer.
July 12. Pardon to Robert Bertyn, citizen and clothier of London, * draper,' of his
Weetminster. outlawry for not appearing before John Prysot and his fellows, justices of tlie Bench in the late reign, to satisfy William Crowde, citizen and ^ peautrer ' of London, and William Staynf ord, ' gentilman,' of a debt of 40/. which they recovered against him and 7 marks Ss. Sd damages for the detention of the same ; he having surrendered to the Flete prison and paid the damages into court, as Robert Danby, knight, chief justice has certified. Middlesex.
July 10. Grant for life to John Brycheold, plumber, of the office of serjeant of the
Westminster, plumbery within the Tower of London, the palace of Westminster, the manors of Eltham and Shene and elsewhere iu England, with I2d. wages daily from 4 March last from certain farms in Norfolk and Suffolk, a livery of the suit of the Serjeants of the works or 40«. yearly ai Christmas at the great wardrobe, and all houses pertaining to his office. By p.s.
July 7« Grant for life to the king's servant John Pylkynton, esquire, of the office
Westminster, of parker of the king's park of Berkhamstede, with fees as in the last year
of Edward IIL and the first of Richard II. By p.s.
The like to the same of the office of the constableship of the king's castle
of Berkhamstede, with fees as above. By p.s«
July 18. The like to Roger Dynham, esquire, of the offices of steward of all castles
Westminster, and other possessions peilaining to the duchy of Cornwall in the county of
Devon and warden of the stannaries in the same county. By p.S4
Mbmbranb 7.
Nov. 19. Grant to Richard Heymau, canon of Salisbury Cathedral and prebendary Westminster, of Aulton Pancras in the same, of a canonry in the king's free chapel or St. Mary and St Stephen within his palace of Westminster and the prebend which William Walesby lately had in the same, on an exchange of benefices with John Waynflete.
June 4. Appointment, during pleasure, of Robert Tromy as controller of the
Westminster, scrutiny in the port of Sandwich and ports and places adjacent, receiving
the accustomed fees. By bill of treasurer;
20 CALENDAR OP PATENT ROLLS.
1461. Membratte 7 — cotU.
The like of the following in the ports named and ports and places adjacent : —
June 4. Richard Symson in the port of London,
Westminster.
July 17. John Hadelesej in the port of Kyngeston on Hull. Westminster.
July 20. John Bareshy in the ports of Esceter and Dortemooth. Westminster.
Sept. 5. Robert Cosyn in the port of the city of London. BnstoL
Nov. IB. Robert Bedale in the port of Southampton. Westminster.
Dec. 21. William Smyth in the port of Southampton. " i V
Westminster.
May 30. The like of Henry Acclum as surveyor of the scrutiny in the port of Westminster. Elyngeston on Hull and ports and places adjacent. By bill of treasurer.
The like of the following in the ports named and ports and places adjacent.
July 15. Henry Halywell in the port of the city of London. Westminster.
April 25. John Peke in the port of Bristol By hill of treasurer.
Westminster.
Oct. 19. John Frysshe in the ports of Southampton and Pole. Westminster. By bill of treasurer.
April 12. The like of Walter Writtell as king's surveyor in the port of Bristol and Westminster, ports and places adjacent. By bill of treasurer.
April 12. The like of William Bernert us gauger in the same. Westminster. By bill of treasurer.
July 14. The like of Edmund Parker in the port of Lynne and ports and places Westminster, adjacent. By bill of treasurer.
March 26. Grant, during pleasure, to Walter Harnes of the office of tronage and
Westminster, pesage in the port of Kyngeston on Hull and ports and places adjacent,
receiving the accustomed fees. By bill of treasurer.
July 26. The like to John Fogg, knight, in the port of Boston and ports and places Westminster, adjacent.
1462.
Feb. 10. The like to William Purpill in the port of Sandwich and ports and places Westminster, adjacent. By bill of treasurer.
MSMBRANS 6.
1461*
July 13. RatMcation for life of the estate which Robert Kirkeham, king's clerk,
Westminster, has as dean of the king's free chapel of St. Stephen within his palace of
Westminster, prebendary of Broundeswode in the church of St. Paul,
London, and of St. Katharine in the church of St. John, Beverley, and
parson of the church of All Saints, Hastynges, co. Sussex. ny K.
July 9. Grant for life, from the first day of the reign, to Elizabeth, lady Say,
Westminster, late the wife of John Mongomerey, knight, of the manor or lordship of
Chesthunt, co. Herts, which she has held for some time, with advowsons
and knights' fees, and release to her of any issues due to liie king. By p.8.
1 EDWARD IV.— Part L 21
J461. Membrane 6 — cont.
July 8. Orant for life to Humphrey Audeley, king's esquire^ of the constableship
Westminster, of the king's castle of Suthampton, with fees as in the last year of Edward
in. and the first of Bicliard II. By p.s.
July 7. Appointment for life of Ealph Hastynges, esquire, as one of the esquires
Westminster, of the body, receiving 50 marks yearly froiu 2 April last from the issues
of the county of Northampton. By p.s.
July 12. Granty during good behaviour, to William Bateman of Haverford West
Westminster, in Wales of the office of butler (boiellar') of the port of Milf ord, with fees
as in the last year of Edward III. and the first of Richard II. By p.8.
The like to the same of the office of approver of the king's revenues, profits and mills of Haverford West, with fees as above. By p.s.
July 15. The like to Bichard Crowcestre of the office of bailiff of the king's castle Westminster, and lordship of Bamburgh, co. Northumberland, with fees as above.
By p.s.
The like to the same of the office of porter of the castle, with fees as above.
By p.s.
July 10. Grant for life to James Manthorp, esquire, from 4 March last, for his
Westminster, good service to the king's father, of the office of one of the king's Serjeants
at arms, receiving 12^. wages daily from the issues of the counties of
Norfolk and Suffolk, and a robe yearly at Christmas of the suit of Serjeants
at arms at the hands of the keepef' of the great wardrobe. By p.s.
June 20. appointment for b'fe of B|obert Dovedale, knight, as chief justice of the
Westminster. Common Bench in Ireland, receiving fees of 261. ISs. 4:d, and regards of 20
marks yearly, viz. 20/. from the farm of Dublin and 10/. from the customs
and cokets within the ports of Dublin and Droghda, with all other
accustomed profits. By p.s.
July 18. Grant for life to Richard Kesteyne, king's esquire, of the offiee of one of
Westminster, the king's Serjeants at arms, receiving I2d, wages daily from 4 March last from the issues of the counties of London and Middlesex and a coat of the king's livery at Christmas yearly at tlie great wardrobe of the same suit and cloth as other Serjeants at arms, with all other fees pertaining to the office. By p.s.
July 10. G^ant to the king's kinsman John, earl of Worcester, and his heirs and Westminster, assigns, of the office of keeper of the king's forests of Wabrigge and Sapley, CO. Huntingdon, with underwood, herbage and pannage, reasonable susten- ance for the king's deer excepted. By K.
April 22. Grant for life to Nicholas Gaynesford, one of the ushers of the king's
Westminster, chamber, of the office of porter of the king's castle of Odyham, with fees as
in the times of Edward IIL and Bichard II. from the issues of the manor or
lordship of Odyam. By K.
July 18. The like to the king's servant William Welles, knight, of the office of
Westminster, chancellor and keeper of the Great Seal of Ireland, with the accustomed
fees from the form of Droghda and the issues of the king's lands and courts
in Ireland. By p.s.
July 8. Grant, during good behaviour, to the king's servant Bobert Norreys,
Westminster. * gentilman,' of the office of chancellor of the green wax of the Exchequer of
Ireland, receiving the accustomed fee at the hands of the collectors of
customs and cokets in the ports of Dublin and Drogheda, with all other
profits as in the last year of Edward III. and the first of Bichard II.
By p.8.
July 14. Grant for life to Thomas Walterot of the office of one of the king's
Westminster. Serjeants at arms, receiving I2d. wages daily from the farm of the city of
Winchester with a livery yearly of the suit of the king's esquires at the
^eat wardrobe. By K.
22 CALENDAB OF PATENT ROLLS,
1461. Mbmbrane 5.
July 12. Inspexifmu and confirmation to John Flaseden of letters patent Westminster. French) of the king's father Richard, duke of York, earl of March \ Ulster, lord of Wyggemore and Clare, lieutenant-general and governo: France and Normandy, dated at Argenten, 30 June, 35 Henry VI., be a grant to him, his servitor, of the offices of * laundier ' and ' palissc^r his park of Connesburgh, eo. York, with the accustomed wages from issues of the lordship of Connesburgh
By p.s. and for \ mark paid in the hana[
July 9. Confirmation for life to Margaret, duchess of Somerset, of 166/. 1 3^. '
Westminster, yearly held by her in dower of the endowment of John, late duke Somerset, her husband, and of the assignment of Henry VI. out of annuity of 500/. from the petty custom in the port of London, and also 16G/. 13*. 4c/. yearly heM as above, out of an annuity of 5(X)/. at the n^ce of the Exchequer. By p.s. and for 40*. paid in the hnnap
July 17. Grant for life to John Wroth, esquire, of the office of master of \
Westminster, king's dogs called *hereres,* receiving \2d. wages daily from Easter 1
from the issues of the counties of Bedford and Bucks and also other wag
viz. 4rf. daily for a yeoman 'barners,* ^\d. daily for his horse, 2d. daily :
each of two yeomen * bamers ' and two yeomen * veauterers,' \\d. daily i
each of two grooms of the latter office, and ^. for the puture of ea
of 36 running dogs (canum ctirrentium) and 9 greyhounds (Jeporariorm
from the issues of the subsidy and ulnage of cloth and a moiety of t
forfeitures of the same in the counties of Somerset and Dorset^ with :
other profits pertaining to the office, in the some manner as Richa
Strykeland, esquire, h«S. By p
July 18. The like to Richard Duke of the office of porter of the king's castle Westminster. Exeter, co. Devon, with wages as in the last year of Edward III. and tl first of Richard II. By p
July 15. Grant to Richard Illyngworth and his heirs and assigns of a capit
Westminster, messuage and 3 bovates ^of land in Kirkeby Wodhous, 20 acres of wo( called * Colynfall,' 100 acres of pasture called * Palespark,' * Powedefek *Merkwair and * Sraethefeld,' a messuage and 2 bovates of land in Aide worth, 10 acres of meadow there called ' Dyot Medowe'and a free rei of 3*. yearly from a toft in Kirkeby Wodhous, co. Nottingham, in tl king's hands by reason of a feoffment which John Broxstowe late < Broxstowe, co. !N'otts, gentleman, made to Robert Cutwolf, prior of S Mary, Newstead in Shirwode, and John Elmham, prior of Holy Trinit; Lenton, without licence, extended at 36*. Ad. yearly ; 200 acres of waste < the king's soil within his forest of Shirwode adjoining the tenemtMits < the said Richard called * Hardwyk,' * Hardwykcloses ' and * Akebrigf^e ' o the east, extended at 3«. 4rf. yearly ; and a water-mill called ' Sutton Milne with a stank within the said forest between Maun sf eld and Hardwyk ; b fealty and the service of 3*. 4r/. yearly, with licence to enclose the sai waste. By p.i
March 8. Mandate to the dean of the king's free chapel of Hastynges to indue Westminster. ^Master Richard Bole, bachelor of either law, into the prebend of Wesl huiTok, void by resignation of Master Thomas Grannt, to which Thomas bishop of London, has admitted him at the presentation of Thomas, arch bishop of Canterbury, Nicholas Wymbysshe, John Fray and John Andrew patrons, and to assign to him a stall in the choir.
July 20. Pardon to Edmund, the abbot, and the convent of St. Peter's, Westmin
Weitminster. ster, in honour of Edward the Confessor, whose body lies in the abbej
of all escapes of prisoners from their custody and ail suits arising therefrom
By p.s
April 22. Grant for life to Nicholas Gaynesford, one of the ushers of the king*! Westminster, chamber, of the office of constable of the king's castle of Odyham, wit!
» EDWARD IV.— Pabt L 23
1461. Membrane 6 — cont,
fees as in the times of Edward III. and Richard II. from the issues of the manor or lordship of Odyham. By K.
July 17. The like to Robert Brent, one of the yeomen of the king's chamber, of
Westmingter. the office of reeve of the king's town of Middelton, co. Kent, receiving
the accustomed wages from the issues of the hundreds of Middelton and
Merden, co. Kent. By K.
July 12. The like to John Wykes, usher of the king's chamber, of the office of
Westminster, steward of the king's castle and lordship of Rysyng, co. Norfolk, with fees as in the last year of Edward III. and the iirst of Richard II.
By p.s.
July 20. The like to John Byconell, from 4 March last, of the office of steward
Westminster, of the king's manors of Stoke under Hamdon, Cori Malct, Stratton super le Vosse, Faryngdon Gurney, Welton alias VVelwetoii, Inglescombe, Melton Faucomberge, Midsomernorton, Wy decomb, Laverton, S hep ton Malet and Westharptree, co. Somerset, and Rymo with members, co. Dorset, late of Matthew Gurney, knight, receiving 5/. yearly at the hands of the receiver of the manors, as did Thomas Yonge. By p.s.
July 18. The like to Stephen Clampard of the office of master smith within the
Westminster. Tower of London, receiving fees as in the times of Edward III. and Richard II. at the Exchequer, with a mansion, two gardens and a house called * PoweJerhous ' in the Tower, a mansion on the wharf of the Tower, a parcel of land within the king's palace of Westminster and all other things pertaining to the office^ and a robe yearly at the great wardrobe.
By p.s,
Mbmbranb 4.
Jolj 18. The like to the king's servant William Wysden of the office of bailiff of
Westminster. Haveryng at the Bowre, co. Essex, with wages as in the last year of Edward
III. and the first of Richard II. By p.s.
The like to the king's servitor Thomas Dukmanton, esquire, of the office
of weigher or of the pesage of money in the Exchequer, with fees as
above at the receipt of the Exchequer. By p.s.
The like to Thomas Gille the younger of the office of the water-bailiwick
of Dertmouth and places and creeks adjacent, with fees as in the years
named above. By K.
July 20. The like to John Wykes, king's esquire, from Easter last, of the offices
Westminster, of controller of the coinage of tin an<l controller of the king's mines of gold and silver and other mines in which gold or silver may be found in Cornwall and Devon, receiving fees for the first office as in the time of Edward III. at the hands of the receiver general of the duchy of Cornwall and 4/. yearly for the second office from the issuea of the mines ; and also of 16/. yearly from the farm of the borough of Leskert, co. Cornwall.
ByK.
July 15. The like to the king's servitor Thomas Ilennale of the office of keeper
Westminster, of the king's wardrobe within his castle of Hadle, co. Essex, receiving the
accustomed fees at the hands of the farmers of the king's manor of Estwode,
By p.s.
June 6. The like to John Water of the office of chief serjeant of the county of Westminster. Uriel in Ireland, with fees as in the times of Edward III. and Richard II.
By p.8.
June 15. Grant, during good behaviour, to Thomas Mongomery, esquire, of the
Westminster, office of warden of the exchange and mint within the Tower of London,
with fees as above from the issues of the same from Easter last. By p.s.
24 CALENDAR OF PATENT ROLLS,
1461. Membrane 4 — cont,
Julj 16. Grant for life to Thomas Belgrave, king's esquire, of the office of oi Westminster, of the king's Serjeants at arms, receiving I2d. wages daily from 4 Mar< last from the issues of the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, with a coat the king's livery yearly at Christmas at the great wardrohe, of the same su and cloth as other Serjeants at arms, with all other profits pertaining to h office. By K. by word of moutl
July 15. General pardon to William Gascoigne the elder, knight. By p.
Westminster.
July 20. Grant for life to Edward Hargille, one of the yeomen of the crown, f roi
Westminster. 6 March last, of the offices of parker of the king's park of Fremantel
CO. Southampton, and ranger of his forest of Wulmere and Alisholf, wit.
fees as in the last year of Edward III. and the first of Richard II. from tb
issues of the county. By p.i
July 18. The like to the king's servant Robert Asshewell of the office of one c
Westminster, the four messengers of the Exchequer, receiving 4\d, wages daily at th
receipt of the Exchequer and a robe of the livery of a yeoman of thi
chamber yearly at Christmas at the great wardrobe. By p.s
July 23. The like to Richard Illyugwortb, from Easter last, of 40/. yearly fron
Westminster, the farm of the town of Notyngham at the hands of the sheriffs or bailiffs.
By p.s
July 23. The like to Geoffrey Garnet of the office of customer and collector of the
Westminster, moneys from the weighing of wool in Calais, with fees from the same as ir
the last year of Edward III. and the firat of Richard II. By p.s.
July 23. Grant, during pleasure, from Michaelmas last, to the king's kinswoman
Westminster. Anne, duchess of Buckingham, of the custody of the manor of Brustwyk,
commonly called the lordship of Holdemesse, with knights' fees, advowsons,
views of frank pledge, etc. By K,
MSMBRANB 3.
July 18. Grant for life to William Essex of the office of remembrancer in the
Westminster. Exchequer, with fees, clothing and other profits as in the last year of
Edward III. and the first of Richard II. By p.s.
July 4. The like to the king's servitors John Luthington and John More of the
Westminster, office of keeper of the king's park of Branthinghey in the parish of Chesthunte, with fees as above.
May 12. The like to the king's tenant Roger Salesbury, esquire, of the office of
York. chief forester of the king's forests and parks within his lordship of Dynbyegh, with fees as above.
June 20. The like to John Skyrwith, citizen and * letherseller ' of London, that he Westminster, bethe king's * points maker * {factor ligulanwi), with fees as above.
[Byp.8. 110.]
April 15. Grrant, during good behaviour, to Robert Hiett of the office of porter of York. the king's castle of St. Bryawell in the forest of Deane, with fees as above.
By p.s.
May 1. Grant for life to the king's servitor William Staveley of the custody of the
Westminster, king's park of Chiltern Langley, co. Herts, and the houses of the mansion of
his manor of Chiltern Langley, and the office of under-parker of his park of'
Langley called * Chiltern Langley,' with fees as above from the issues of
the manor. By K.
Vacated because otherwise below,
June 23. Grant, during good behaviour, to Nicholas Burton of Sandwich of the Westminster, office of bailiff of Dover, with fees as in the years named above. By p.s.
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May 4. Grant for life to the king's kinsman George, bishop of Exeter, from
Westminster. Easter last, of the custody of the king's manor or lordship of Chiltem Langley, co. Hertford, with mills, rents, vert and other profits, excepting 250 rabbits yearly for the king's household, at a yperly rent of 50 marks 2Qd, as formerly and 6«. M. besides ; with acquittance of repairs and allowance for any annuity granted out of the manor. By K.
May 6. The like to the same, from 4 March last, of the custody of the king's
Westminster, manors of Wodestoke, Hanburgh, Wotton and Stonefeld with members and hamlets and the hundred of Wotton, co. Oxford, with their appur- tenances, in the same manner as John, late earl of Shrewsbury, and Ralph de Sudeley, knight, held the same, rendering 127/. 16«. 6 J. yearly and supporting all burdens except lOQs. yearly to be paid to the steward of the court of the manor and hundred and certain other fees and the repair of the houses and mills of the manors and the enclosure of the park of Wodestoke. By K.
May 17. The like to John, lord Stourton, of the farm of the king's castle, lord-
Westminster, ship and town of More, at the usual rent, and the office of the custody of the king's park of More, with fees as in the last year of Edward III. and the first of Kichard II. By p.s.
June 15. The like to Humphrey Stafford, knight, of the office of the stewardship Westminster, of the duchy of Cornwall, with fees as above. By p.s.
June 21. Grant, during good behaviour, from 4 March last, to Walter Blount,
Westminster, esquire, of the office of treasurer of the town and marches of Calais, with
fees as above and allowances for his passages and stay there and the
repairs there, in the same manner as Richard Vernon, knight, or any other
treasurer. By p.s.
May 3. Appointment for life of William Eustace as one of the king's Serjeants
Westminster, at arms, with i2d. wages daily at the hands of the sherifis of London.
By p.s.
June 13. Grant for life to William Feynes, knight, lord of Say, of the office of Westminster, the constableship of the king's castle of Porchestre, co. Southampton, with fees as in the last year of Edward III. and the first of Richard II.
By p.s,
July 1. The like to Thomas Combe of the custody of the king's launds within
Westminster, his park of Claryngdon, co. Wilts, otherwise called * le launderehip,' with fees as above.
April 1. The like to Halnath Maulevrer, esquire, of the office of virgebalivui or
Durham. the verger who carries the rod before the king at the feast of St. George within Windsor Castle, with the accustomed fees from the issues of the king's lordship or manor of Colde Kenbyngton, co. Middlesex, and all profits pertaining to the office. By K.
Vacated by surrender and cancelled^ because on 20 July, 1 1 Edward IV., the king granted the same to William Evington,
July 24. Irhe like to William Skipwith, king's knight, of the office of the steward-
Westminster, ship of the king's lordship of Borewelle, co. Lincoln, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
July 20. Appointment, during pleasure, of Walter Rufford, to provide horses of Westminster, any price for the king and the household. By K.
Membrane 2.
July 31. General pardon to Gervase Clyfton late of Brauborn, co. Kent, knight, Westminster, alias late of London, of all offences committed by him before 20 July.
ByK.
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Julj 30. Orant for life to Thomas Bank of the office of one of the king's Serjeants
Westminster, at arms, receiving 12<f. wages daily from the issues of the city of London
and county of Middlesex, a coat of the king's livery yearly at Christnuut
at the greaPwardrobe of the same suit and doth as other seijeants at
arms, and all other fees pertaining to his office. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the sheriffs.
July 28. Grant for life to John Oker, for his good service to the king's father, of
Westminster, the office of master carpenter of the king's castle of Kermerthmen in South
Wales with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
July 31. Appointnient for life of William Hastynges, knight, of Hastynges, king's Westminster, chamberlain, as chamberlain of Noi*th Wales, and grant to him of that office, receiving the accustomed fees at his own hands and rendering his account therefor before the king's auditors there, and rendering his account for the issues of his office before the barons of the Exchequer at West- minster. By p.s.
July 25. Grant for life to Hugh Shirley, one of the yeomen of the crown, ot
Westminster. Qd, daily from 4 March last from the farm of the city or town of Hereford, for his fee. By K.
Mandate in pursuance to the mayor, bailiffs, and others, of Hereford.
July 27. Grant for life to Robert Brews of the office of constable of the king's
Westminster, castle of Winchester, with fees as in the times of Edward III. and Richard II. from the issues of the county of Southampton. By p.s.
Vacated hy surrender by him and cancelled,
July 24. The like to the king's servant Henry Creswell, for his good service to
Westminster, the king's father Richard^ duke of York, of the office and custody of
Brynnescolys, Strangsty and Holmefryth, co. York, receiving \2d, wages
daily from the issues of the king's lordship of Wakefyld. By IL
Aug. 1. The like to the king's servant Nicholas Barnewall, knight, of the office
Westminster, of chief justice of the King's Bench in Ireland, with the fees pertaining to
his office from the farm of the city of Dublin. By p.s.
July 30. Appointment, during pleasure, of Vincent Pitelesden as deputy of John
Westminster. Wenlok, lord of Wenlok, knight, king's chief butler of England, in the
port of Southampton and ports and places adjacent, receiving the accustomed
fees. By till of the chief butler.
July 28. Grant for life to the king's servant Richard Felde of a tenement called
Westminster. < le logge ' within the king's palace of Westminster, between the round
house and the king's hall, with a ' shadde ' and tenement annexed between
the round house on the west and the door of the palace, rendering 13*. 4rf.
yearly. By p.s.
Aug. 3. Appointment, during pleasure, of Henry Thwaytes as general receiver of
Westminster, all castles, lordships, etc., late of Henry Percy, earl of Northumberland, deceased, within the realm, now in the king's hands, rendering his account as may be agreed upon between him and the king or the treasurer.
By bill of treasurer.
Like appointment of Thomas Blounf as general receiver of all castles, lordships, etc., late of Edmund, earl of Richemond, deceased, within the realm, and as steward and receiver of all lordships, manors, etc., late of Thomas Roos of Hamelak, and Richard Tunstall, knights, in the city of Lincoln and the parts of Lyndesey and Holand, co. Lincoln.
By bill of treasurer.
Aug. 4. Appointment for life of Peter Trevers, esquire, as clerk and keeper of the
Westminster, rolls of Chancery in Ireland, receiving a fee of 20/. yearly from the king's manor or lordship of Eskyr, co, Dublin with all other accustomed profits.
By p.s.
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Aug. 10. Presentation of David Lloyt, chaplain, to the parish church of St^Brigida
Westminster, of Dysserth, in the diocese of St. Asaph. The letters are directed to Th.y
archbishop of Canterhuryy primate of Ilngland and legate of the apostolic
seOt
Membrane 1.
July 27. Grant for life to Roger Pye, late yeoman of the chamber of the king's
Westminster, father Bichard, duke of York, of the office of ranger of the king's forest of
Cank, receiving fees as in the times of Edward III. and Bichard II. from
the issues of the county of Stafford. By K.
July 29. Grant to the warden and fellows of the college of St. Mary of Wynton Westminster. (New College), Oxford, commonly called * Saint Marie College of Wyn- chestre in Oxenford,' of 100/. from the first moneys arising from the second moiety of the tenth lately granted by the clergy of the province of Canter- bury in the archdeaconry of Salisbury and Wilts, and lUO marks from the like in the archdeaconry of Oxford ; in fxill repayment of 250 mai*ks lent by them to the king. By K.
Mandate in pursuance to the collectors of the above-named moiety in the archdeaconry of Oxford.
The like to the collectors in the archdeaconry of Salisbury and Wilts.
July 23. Appointment for life of John Biche of Barchamstede as king^s bailiff of Westminster, the lordship, honour and liberty of Berkhamstede in the counties of Hert- ford, Buckingham and Northampton, with the accustomed fees. By p.8.
July 15. Grant for life to Bees Vaghan of the office of the provostship of Baydirgey Westminster, in Wales, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
July 6. The like to Bichard Nonynton of the office of keeper of * le hay wode *
Westminster, in the county of Hereford, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
July- 25. Grant in frank almoin, from the first day of the reign, to Henry Sampson,
Westminster, clerk, now provost, and the scholars of the college called * Orvelle * within the university of Oxford, of the foundation of Edward II., ol the manors and lordships of Wadle alias Wadeley and Wykingesham, co. Berks, alias the manor of Worda, with all services, fairs, warrens, views of frank pledge and other appurtenances, in aid of their sustenance. By p.s.
July 28. Grant for life to Henry Trenchard, esquire, of the constableship of the '
Westminster, king's castle of Caresbrok in the Isle of Wight and the office of riding
forester in the New Forest, co. Southampton, receiving the fees pertaining
to the offices at the hands of the receiver of the island and the sheriff of the
county respectively. By K.
July 29. Grant, during minority, to Thomas Parre, king's knight, of the custody of
Westminster, the lands of the heir of John Hothom, esquire, son and heir of John
Hothom, knight, with the marriage of the heir. By p.8-
July 27. Grant for life to the king's servant Thomas Cook, citizen and alderman of Westminster. London, of the office of parker and keeper of the king's park of Haveryng ' at Boure, co. Essex, with the accustomed fees from the revenues of the lord- ship and manor of Haveryng at Boure. By K.
July 29. Pardon to Thomas Havecok of Hastyng of all felonies committed by him. Westminster. By p.s.
July 28. Appointment, during good behaviour, of John Howard, knight, as one of
Westminster, the king's carvers, receiving 40/. yearly, viz. 20/. from the farm of the
town of Ipswich, co. Suffolk, and 20/. from the issues of the counties of
Norfolk and Suffi>lk. By p.s.
July 30. Grant to the warden and scholars of the college called * Saint Marie
Westminster. College of Wynchestre by Winchester* of 100/. from the first moneys
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' 1461, Membrane l-^ont.
arising from the second moietj of the tenth lately ginnted bj the clergy of the province of Canterbury in the archdeaconry of Winchester, and 100 marks from the like in the archdeaconry of Surrey; in full repay* ment of 260 marks lent by them to the king. By K.
Mandate in pursuance ho the collectors of the above-named moiety in the archdeaconry of Surrey.
The like to the collectors in the archdeaconry of Winchester.
Membrane 27d,
March 28. Commission to William Bourgchier of Pitzwaren and Philip Gourtenay, WestminBter. knights, Philip Beaumont and Henry Bodrugan, esquires, Thomas Clemens and the sheriff of Cornwall to arrest and imprison John Arundell the elder, John Trevilian and Thomas Bodulgan, esquires, and others in insurrection in the said county and elsewhere, and to cause a proclamation to be made against insurrection in the said county.
April 1. Commission to John Wenlok, knight, to summon the gentry and others of
Westminster, the counties of Northampton, Bedford, Buckingham, Cambridge and
Huntingdon to assist him to besiege the castle of Thorpwaterfeld. By K.
March 31. Commission to William Lee, < joynour,' to find carriage and labourers WestminBter. called * carters ' with horses and oxen for three cannons or great bumbards which the king has ordered to be sent for the siege of the castle of Thorp- waterfeld. By K,
April 2. Commission to John Swillyngton, Edmund Thome and Richard Pereson
Westminster, to enquire into the complaint of the brethren of the hospital of St. John Baptist, Brakley, co. Northampton, that Bobert Marchall and others unknown entered the hospital on 20 March and carried off divers utensils and beasts belonging to it, alleging that they were the property of Henry Grene, clerk, late master of the hospital, a servant of the household of Henry VI., and disposed of them in divers places and threatened the brethren, ministers and servants ; and to arrest and imprison the offenders.
April 7. Commission to Thomas Qylle the younger and Thomas Gule to arrest
Westminster, and imprison Bobert Gambon, gentleman of the county of Devon, and Edmund Bosum, alias Boson and others in insurrection in the county.
April 9. Commission to John Stokes, esquire, John Cooke, Thomas Fowler, John
Westminster. Lowe, John Cornewaill, Richard Hows and John Russhe to arrest and im- prison certain persons who wander about in the counties of Oxford, Berks and Bucks, killing, spoiling and oppressing the king's subjects, and to seize their goods.
March 10. Commission by the advice of the council to Robert Elmham, John Pyn- We&tniinster. chemore, Robert Grice, Richard Bunne, John Sayve, Olivej* Holme and Christopher Norwych to buy and provide wheat, rye, barley, beans, peas, and other kinds of grain for the king's store.
April 10. Commission to John Newebury, esquire, to arrest and imprison William
Westminster. Grymesby and Bartholomew Halley, esquires, Peter Ualley, John Penycok,
John Skipwith, Thomas Rutland, Thomas Colbrace and Oliver Munde,
rebels and adherents of Henry VI., and other suspected persons, and to
seize their goods.
Commission to Walter Conye, mayor of Bishop's Lenn, John Howard, esquire, Thomas Wynkfeld, esquire, Gilbert Debenhaor Thomas Kelowe and Thomas Crosse to seize and bring before the king in Chancery Thomas Tudenham, knight, and Robert Halyday, ' yoman,' rebels and adherents of Henry YI., and to seize their goods and take them to London.
April 8. Commission to Henry Pomeray, Walter Ralegh, Thomas Gylle the
Westminster, younger, Seindere Pomeray and John Balegh to arrest Edward Pever^U of
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1461. Membrane 2Td^^cont.
Chidley, ^yoraan,' and Peter OUesbroun, < pedler,' and bring them before the king in Chancery.
May 9. Commission to Geoffrey Pygot, knight, Chrigtopher Wandesford, Thomas
York. Copley and William Walleworth to ari-est Thomas Hope of the parish of
Ripon, * yoman/ and bring him before the king in Chancery. By K.
Membrane 26J.
Commissions of the peace in^various counties pursuant to the statutes of Winchester, Northampton and Westminster and the statutes and ordinances there and at Cambridge. {For the names of the justices see Appendix)*
Membrane 26d. Commissions of the peace in various counties. (See Appendix.)
Membrane 24d.
Commissions of the peace in Tarious counties, pursuant to the statutes and ordinances of Winchester, Northampton^ Westminster and Cambridge. {See Appendix.)
Membrane 23d. Commissions of the peace in various counties. {See Appendix.)
Membrane 22d. Commissions of the peace in various counties* {See Appendix)
Membrane 2ld. Commissions of the peace in various counties. {See Appendix.)
Membrane 20d.
April 27. Commission to Thomas Combe, esquire, and the sheriff of Surrey and Durham. Sussex to take into the king's hands all the possessions late of Henry, duke of Somerset, Henry, late earl of Northumberland, James, late earl of Wilts, Thomas Roos of Ros, knight, John Nevill of Nevill, knight, and John Clyflbrd within those counties and to certify thereto in Chancery on the morrow of Midsummer,
May 5. Commission to John Maleverer, William Wakefeld and Richard Poleyn
Middlefaam. to arrest William Hebden of Burghbrigge, Gk>dfrey Plompton, John Normanbye, Thomas Keld, John Nicoll, Thomas Tode the younger and Henry Throlthrop and bring them before the king in Chancery.
May 2. Commission to Robert Ogle, knight, to take into the king's hands his
Newcastle- castle of Harebotell and lordship of Reddesdale and also the castle of Forde
on-Tyne. imd other possessions late of John Heron of Forde, knight, deceased, and to
seize Roger, son and heir of John, and keep the same ; and to crush any of
the county of Northumberland who may resist.
May 11. Commission to John Bourghchier of Bemes and Robert Harecourt, York. knights, Walter Blount, William Mitton, William Harecourte and John Harecourte to arrest and imprison rebels in the counties of Derby and Stafford.
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1461. Mefnhrane 20d — cont.
May 11. Commission to William Hastynges, knight, Thomas Burgh, esquire, York. » Thomas Palmer, Thomas Blount and Richard Neell to take into the king's hands all the possessions in England and Wales and the marches of the same late of William, viscount Beaumont, of the inheritance of John, late viscount, his father, and [Elizaheth] his mother, daughter and heiress of William Philip, late Lord Bardolf, and otherwise, and also the castle and lordship of Bever with appurtenances in the counties of Lincoln, Leicester and Notts, and the lordship and manor of Stoke Daubenej with appur- tenances, CO. Northampton, late of Thomas Koos, knight, commonly called lord of Roos, they being rebels and adherents of the king's enemies of Scotland and France ; with power to demise the same at farm and appoint stewards, receivers, bailiffs and other officers. By K.
May 22. Commission to Roger Radclyff and Robert Morley, esquires, Thomas
Westminster. Brampton the younger, William Radclyff, James Radclyff and Richard
George, serjeant at arms, .to arrest John Radclyff and Thomas Radclyff sons
of Q-eoffrey Radclyff, knight, John Castell and Geoffrey Trym and bring
them before the king in Chancery.
May 8. Commission to John Haryngcon, esquire, John Kyrton, Thomas Banke
York. and William Boleyn to arrest Thomas Claymond, esquire, Robert Heryng, ^ sowter,' and John Hedale. carpenter, and bring them before the king in Chancery.
May 13. Commission to the king's kinsman Richard, earl of Warwick, William
York. Nevile of Faucomberge, knight, John Nevile of Montagu, knight, Ralph Graystok, knight, Thomas Lomley, knight, James Stranguays, knight, John Conyers, knight, George Lomley, Richard Stranguays, James Stranguays, William Burgh, John Wandesford, Thomas Mountfort, William Conyers • and Ralph Ayssheton to arrest and imprison rebeU in the North Riding of the county of York. By IL
MSMBRANS I9d.
May 9. Commission to William Herbert, knight, Thomas Herbert, esquire of the
York. body, John Herbert and Hugh Hunteley to take into the king's hands the county and lordship of Pembroke with all members and other possessions in England and Wales and the marches of Wales late of Jaspar, earl of Pembroke, the castle of Dunster, co. Somerset, and other possessions late of James Luterell, knight, and the castles and lordships of Gudricch and Urchenfeld in the county of Hereford and the marches of Wales adjacent and the county of Gloucester and all advowsons late of John, earl of Shrewsbury, rebels. The said William has also power to appoint stewards and other officers. By K.
Commission to Thomas Herbert, esquire of the body, Thomas Herbert the younger, esquire, John Herbert and Hugh Huntley, to take into the king's hands all the possessions late of William Mille, knight, deceased, rebel, within the counties of Gloucester and Hereford, and elsewhere within the realm of England or the marches of Wales, and of Roger Barowe, rebel, within the county of Hereford, with power to appoint stewards and other officers. By K.
May 10. Commission of oyer and terminer to William Stokton, mayor of York,
York. Robert Danby, John Wenlok, knight, James Strangways, knight, William Hastynges, knight, Robert Constable of Fleynburgh, knight, John Thryske, Guy Fayrefax, Thomas Neleson, and John Thwaytes, touching treasons, insurrections and other offences committed within the city and suburbs by John Morton, clerk. By K.
Commissions of array in various couutieb. [Far the names of the commissio)i€rsy see Appendix^] By K.
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1461. Mbmbrans ISd.
Commissions of array in various counties. (See Appendix.)
May 8. Commission to John Melton, Jobii Constable, William Saintqujntyn,
* York. and Eobert Constable of Flajmburgb, knights, and Robert Hylyard and John Hartfeld, esquires, to arrest and imprison rebels in the East Riding of the county of York. By K.
The like to John Copyndale, John Middelton, John Roddesham, Thomas Tone, Thomas Etton and Brian Holme, bailiff of the liberty of St. John of Beverley, within the said town and liberty.
March 10. Commission with the advice of the council to Robert Elymham, John
WestminBter. Pynchemore, Robert Grice, Robert Brightlede, John Sayve, Oliver Holme, and Christopher Norwiche, to provide wheat, rye, barley, beans, peas, and other kinds of grain for the king's store.
March 22* Commission to the king's kinsman, William, earl of Arundel, Roger Westminster. Leukenore, knight, Thomas Uvedale, Thomas Taweke, John Wode, William Husee, and the sheriff of Sussex, to arrest and imprison certain rebels, servants of Thomas de Roos. By K.
Commission to Alexander ClyfTord, esquire, John Norton, Thomas Remys, John Richyugwode, Richard Hogekyn, and the constables of the hundred of Middelton, co. Kent, to arrest and imprison certain vagabonds in the said county and hundred. By K,
March 23. Commission to William Campernon, esquire, Walter Raynell and Robert
Westminster. Raynell to arrest and imprison William Stenekke, Thomas Roger, Thomas
Stenelake, Thomas Prous, Richard Champernon alias Rawe, John Wigom
alias Wykeham, John Warberton the elder and John Warberton the
younger, * merchaunt.' Bj K.
March 27. Commission to Geoffrey Gate and William Glover to fortify the castle Westminster, of Corff, co. Dorset, and hold it against the rebels.
March 25. Commission to Thomas Saymer, knight, Thomas Rodney and Robert Westminster. Stowell to arrest Alexander Houdye, knight, and deliver him to the constable of the Tower of London or his lieutenant to answer for certain offences committed against the king's person.
April 6. Commission to Thomas Gillo the younger, esquire, to arrest John
Westminster. Flexmer and bring him before the king in Chancery.
MsMBRAlfn 17rf.
March 8. Commission to Thomas Inse, Matthew Hay and the sheriff of Kssex to Westminster, array all ablebodied men in the said county for defence against Henry VL and his adherents and the king's enemies of France and Scotland, and to arrest and imprison rebels. By K.
The like to Richard, earl of Warwick, in the counties of Northampton, Warwick, Leicester, Stafford, Worcester, Gloucester, Salop, Nottingham, Derby and York. By K.
July 4. Commission to William Blount, Nicholas Fitz Herbert, John jCurson,
Westminster. John Pole, Nicholas Kneveton and Ralph Saucheverell, esquires, Henry Bertrem and the sheriff of Derby to arrest Roger Vernon late of Wyrkes worth,* gentilman,' Thomas Cadmanlate of Haddon, *yoman,' Richard Cadman late of the same, ' yoman,' Ralph Dounes late of the same, ' yoman,' John Akerland late of the same, • yoman,' John Ston late of Elton, * laborer,' Roger Ston late of the same, • laborer,' John Kynder late of Wynster, 'laborer,' Richard Adamson of Wynster, Maborer,' Thomas Cantrell of Byrchour, ^ laborer,' William Cantrell of the same, ' husbondman,' Richard Hay ward of the same, Maborer,' Charles Spynner of Bonsalt, Maborer,' Jobn Boper of the same, Maborer/ Nicholas Bromhall of Allerwasle^
32 CALENDAR OF PATENT ROLLS.
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' laborer/ Robert Grente of the Bame, ^ laborer/ William Parker of Belper, * laborer/ Henrj Hilton of Wyrkesworth, * joman/ Thomas Storer of the same, yeoman, Richard Smyth of the same, 'yoman/ William Smyth of the same, ' yoman/ William Stone of the same, ' yoman,' William Sturdy late of the same, ' laborer,' William Hochekynson late of the same, ' yoman,' John Smyth late of the same, ' yoman,' Edmund Elton of Aysshebum, ' yoman,' William Turnour of the same, ' yoman,' Hugh Parker of the same, ' yoman,' Thomas Parker of the same, ^ yoman,' Richard Hethcote of the same, ' servant,' Nicholas Bradley of the same, ^ yoman,' John Bayly- of the same, ^ yoman,' Ralph Warde of Lokhawe, ' yoman,' John Cotton of Clyfton, ^ husbondman,' John Wodehous of Derby, ' baker,' and John Orme of Derby, * yoman,' and bring them before the king in Chancery.
March 10. Commission to John Leuthorp, Thomas Langley, Henry Barlee, Ralph
Westminster. Qrey, Thomas Barley, John Barlee, Richard Barlee and Richard George,
one of the king's Serjeants at arms, to arrest Thomas Dryson of Hennam,
John Burgeys, William Bayford, John Coke, John Somerset and John
Longe, and bring them before the king in Chancery. By K.
March 11. Commission to Thomas Cobham, knight, Nicholas Gay nesford, sheriff of
Westminster. Surrey, Thomas Kager, Henry Carpenter, John Goodman and Robert
Grerveys to arrest and imprison Nicholas Carewe, late escheator in the
- counties of Surrey and Sussex, Bartholomew Alyngton, Richard Kyng,
Thomas Dean, Thomas Bullok, Richard Luxford, John Beche, Richard
Adene, Thomas Compton, John Groffham and John Poke.
March 14. Commission to Walter Conye, mayor of Bishop's Lynn, Thomas KoUowe
Westminster, and Thomas Crosse to arrest John Halyday the elder, Robert Houghton,
John Marlyn, *bruer,' William Prentyce of Castelacre, Peter Blake and
Hem*y Danyell, ' yoman,' and their favourers and bring them before the king
in Chancery. By K.
March 20. Commission to the bailiffs of Kyngeston on Thamis to arrest and im- Westminster, prison all evildoers and vc^abonds in the town.
March 22. Commission to George Danyell, Walter Duredent, William Norton, John WestBiiaster. Bamewell and John Dogmanton to arrest and imprison all vagabonds in the counties of Middlesex, Buckingham and Hertford.
MSMBRANB l&d.
March 10. Order to Humphrey Stafford, esquire, sheriff of the counties of Somerset Westminster, and Dorset, and to the escheator in those counties, to take into the king's hands all the possessions of Henry, duke of Exeter, Henry, duke of Somerset, Thomas, earl of Devon, James, earl of Wilts, Henry, earl of Northumber- land, James Loterell, knight, and Alexander Hody, knight, in those counties.
ByK.
March 18. Commission to Henry Frowyk, Robert Newthgate and Robert Aubrey,
Westminster, esquires, Walter Kynton, George Ay nes worth, constable of the hundred of
Eldron, William Turney and John Adam, constable of the hundred of
Speldron, co. Middlesex, to arrest and imprison vagabonds within tlio said
hundreds. By K.
May 27. Commission to Gilbert Brocas and William Wt;kys to arrest John Blake, Westminster. * laborer,' and biing him before the king in Chancery.
May 27. Commission to Roger Tocotes, kni^^ht, John Whittokysmede, John
Westminster. Reynold and the sheriff of Wilts to enquire into divers wastes, dilapida- tions and other trespasses committed within the king's castle, manor, park and lordship of Devise, town of Roude and forestn of Melkesham, Pevesham and Chippenham in the said county.
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June 9. Commission to Edmund Arnold and Bichard Cove, clerks, to collect the WeBtminster. rents and profits of the poss^ons of the college of St Mary and St. Nicholas, Cambridge, and to acoooni for them at the Exchequer after allowance for necessary expenses.
Mbmbranb ISd,
June 12. Commission to Nicholas Wedower, ' bowjer,' to provide bows, wood for Westminster, bows called ' bowjstafes,' and other things pertaining to his mystery for the king's equipment (stuffura) in bows, and carriage for the same and bowyers and labourers.
June 10. Commission to William Norwyche, mayor of Norwich, William Roke* Westminster, wode and Thomas Elys to arrest Elizabeth, wife of Thomas, lord Boos, and Nicholas Scotte and Robert Walton, his servants, and bring them before the king in council.
June 12. Commission to John atte Will and William Marsshall to arrest John Westminster. Goldesue, Thomas Erlee and William More, and bring them before the king in Chancery.
June 18. Commission to the sheriff of Gloucaster to arrest and bring before the Westminster, king in council William Gefifray, John Cardmaker, William Curteys and John Bawelyn and their accomplices, who have created a disturbance in that county.
June 17. Commission to John, abbot of Tavestok, Philip Courteney, knight, Karl Westminster. Denham, Philip Courteney, Humphrey Courteney, Nicholas Kirkeham, Henry Pomeray, William Duke, mayor of Exeter, William Forster, mayor of Dertemouth, and Thonu&s Pralle, mayor of Toteneys, to arrest and bring before the king in council William the Bastard of Exeter and Baldwin Fulfurd, knight, and their favourers, who have been stirring ap the people of Devon and Cornwall and the adjacent parts to side with Henry VI. and the king's adversaries of France.
June 24. Commission to John, abbot of St. John's, Colchester, the abbots of Walden Westminster, and Waltham Holy Cross, Nicholas, prior of Wodebrigge, Masters Thomas Chicheley, archdeacon of Canterbury, William Wolsflete, dean of Stoke, John Salet and William Gosselyn, Thomas Waldegrave, knight, Gilbert Debenham the elder, John Clopton, Thomas Brewes, Bichard Suthwell, Bichard Felawe, William Baldry, John Dorward the elder, John Grene, John Tey, Nicholas Sharp, William Grene, William Forde, John Say, Bobert Knolles, Balph Grey and Thomas Brokes to urge the king's subjects of the counties of Suffolk, Essex and Hertford to raise a fleet for the king against his enemies of France and Scotland, after the example of the men of York and Scarburgh and other places in the north, who have provided it for half a year at their own expense, to find six ships fully equipped with men at arms and archers to the number of 700, and to take the ships' victuals and stores.
July^ 1. Conmiission to Bobert Basely, mayor of Wynchelsee, Babilon Graunford,
Westminster. Bichard George, one of the king's Serjeants at arms, and John Copuldyk, bailiff of Wynchelseee, to enquire by oath of good men of Kent and Sussex into the complaint of John Hevy and Denis Leyn, merchants of Ireland, that when they were sailing in a ship towards England Thomas Mather, master of a balinger called Trugcy and other pirates seized the ship and divers goods near Wynchelsee, although they had been customed and coketted in Ireland, and disposed of them at their will ; and to arrest the offenders and order restitution if need be. II 86914. n
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CALENDAB OF PATENT BOLLS.
1461.
May 28. Westminsttr.
MajdO. Weftnunster.
May IL
York.
June 6. WestmiiiBtdr.
June 16. Westmiiifleer.
JuljrS. Westminster.
Membrane 14dl
CommiBaion to John de Audeley, William Bonr^chier of Fitz Waren, kni^t, and John Stonrton of Stourton, knight, to urge the king's tnbjects of Sie counties of Southampton, Wilts, Somerset, ^rset, Cornwall and Devon to resist the king's enemies of Franoe who have entered the island of Guemesey and besieged his castle of Comet there. * B7 C.
Commission to Edmund Arnold and Bichard Cove, clerks^ to collect the rents and profits of the possessions of the college of St. Marj and St. Nicholas, Cambridge, and to account for them at the Exchequer after allowance for necessary expenses.
Commission to Humphrey Bourghchier, Thomas Kjrme and the sheriff of Lincoln to arrest Joan the wife of Bichard Wellys of Wylloughbj, knight, Bobert Welljs his son, and John Standrop and bring them before the king in Chancery. By K.
Commission to Thomas Parr and Edward Bethum, knights, and Walter Striklond, John Hodieston, Nicholas Laybum, James Lajbum and William HarTugton, esqubes, to arrest Gkunaliel Penyngton, Christopher Broughton and James Irryell and bring them before the Imig in council. By C.
Commission to William Hastynges, knight, Balph Hastjnges, esquire, Thomas Palmer, Thomas Floure and WillSim Banastre to arrest Thomas Thlude and bring him before the king in Chancery to find security that he will not harm the person or house of Bobert Aleyn, chaplain, by fire or otherwise.
Commission to William de Hastynges, knight, Balph Ebutynges, esquire, Thomas Palmer, Bichard HastjnoLges and Thomas Floure to arrest Edmund Wareyn, * gentilman/ and bring him before the king in council.
May 14.
Lincoln.
May 11.
York.
May 12. York.
May 10.
York.
May 14.
Lincoln.
Membrane 13J.
Commission to Thomas Clemens, Thomas Trefry, Walter Code, Nicholas Southcotes, Serjeant at arn», and the sheriff of Cornwall, to cause restitu- tion to be made to Bichard Temyo and divers merchants and others of London and the said county of tin and other goods of which they complain that they have been despoiled, and to arrest and imprison the onenders.
ByK.
Commission to William Herbert, knight, Thomas Herbert, «squire of the body, and John Doune to take into the king's hands and demise at farm the castles and lordships of Lagham and Wslwaynes, late of James, earl of Wilts, in South Wales, with power of i^pointing stewards and other officers. By K.
Commission to John Bourghchier of Berners and Bobert Harecourt, knights, Walter Blount, William Mitton, William Harecourt, John Harecourt and John Seinbarbe to take into the king's hands the castle of Egleshale and the town and castle of Stafford and all goods which Henry YL, Margaret his consort or Edward his son had within the said castle and town or elsewhere in the county, and to arrest all who resist.
Commission to William de Faucomberge, knight, John de Audeley, Humphrey Stafford, knight, Walter Balegh and Bobert Ingleton to take into die king's hands all the possessions of Thomas Courtenay, knight, late earl of Devon, within the realm. By K.
Commission to William Hastynges, knight, Thomas Burgh, esquire of the body, Thomas Blount, John Topclyff and John Whichcotes to take into the king's hands the lordships and manors of Kyme Croft and Goltchawe with their members, co. Lincoln, and all lands late of William Tailboys, knight, a rebel and adherent of the king's enemies of France and Scotland, in the said county, with power to demise the same at farm, and power to the said Thomas Burgh to appoint stewards and other officers. By K.
1 EDWAED IV.— Part I. 35
1461. Membrane ISd—cont.
Commiasion to Williaui HastyngeB, knigbt, Walter Blount, esquire, and the sheriffs of Nottingham, Derby and Stafford to take into the king's hand all possessions of rebels and all farms and rents arising from the same up till the Annunciation last. By K.
May 23. Commission to William Duke, mayor of Exeter, to arrest and imprison
Wefltmiiister. seditious vagabonds in the said city and suburbs. By K.
May 14. Commission to Robert Ingleton, escheator in the counties of Northampton
Lincoln. and Rutland, to take into the king's hands all the possessions late of Henry, duke of Exeter, Thomas de Roos, knight, John lord Beaumont, John de Lovell, knight, Thomas Grey of Bugemont, knight, Richard Wydevyll, kni|^t, Alice late the wife of John de Lovell, knight, William Catesby, knight, William Vaux, knight, Thomas Tresham, knight, Richard Harodon, knigh^ Thomas Trussell, knight, Thomas G-rene the younger, knight, Richard Lovell, esquire, Henry Roos, esquire, Robert Tanfeld, esquire, Thomas Langton, esquire, John Umfray, John Atclyff and John Welles in the said counties.
May 29. Commission to Thomas Sakevyle and William Bedston, esquires, to Wertminster. arrest John Suthwyk, esquire, and bring him before the king in council.
April 13. Commission to John Blanford, mayor of Shaftesbury, and John Newe- Westminster, burgh and Thomas Hardgill, esquires, to arrest and imprison Juliana Whitynough of Shaftesbury and other seditious vagabonds in the county of Dorset.
Maieh 10. Commission to the mayor and jurats of Sandwich and Richard George, Westminster, one of the king's Serjeants at arms, to enquire into the complaint of George, bishop of Exeter and chancellor, that whereas he had pledged certain jewels with Richard Rawlyn, citizen and grocer of London, for a sum of money to be spent on the king's service, and the said Richard put them in a barrel on board a vessel of Hastynges, of which Edward Qylle was master, to take to Calais for delivery to certain persons there, certain pirates boarded the vessel while it was lying in the port of Sandwich waiting for a fair passage and carried off the jewels; and to order restitution and to arrest the offenders.
Membrane \ld.
June 16. Commission de toaUiis et fossatis to William Notyngham, Robert de
Weetminster. Heworth, Thomas Heyton and Walter WretiU and William Pert, esquires,
along the coast of the sea and marsh from the mill called ^ Tempylmylle '
to the chapel of St. Katharine situate upon Bowebrigge and from thence to
Homeden, Hokley, ToUesbury and Wyggebergh in the county of Essex.
Nov. 2. The like to John Qrene, Thomas Colt, Walter Wyrtyll, William Pert
Westminster, and Richard Pygot in the same place.
1462.
Feb. 10. The like to Richard Welby, Richard Pynchebek, John Pynchebek,
Westminster. Leonard Thomeburgh and Richard Fendyk from Skegnes and l^odyngton Pygot to Tydde Gote in the parts of Holand, co. Lincoln.
Feb. 12. The like to John Grene, William Notyngham, Walter Writell, William
Westminster. Alyngton, John Sulyard, Robert Berdsey, Thomas Walton, Hugh Hure- look and Thomas Hayton in the above-named places in the county of Essex.
1461.
Nov. 17. The like to Guy Fairfax, John Vavasour, Robert Shefeld, Edward Westminster. Saltmarshe, Geoffrey Blakey, John Haldynby, John Barker, and John Yeland in the parts of Mersshland between the rivers Owese, Doon, Ayer and Went, and the county of Lincoln.
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36 CALENDAR OF PATENT BOLLS.
1461. MSMBRANB 9d.
Julj 8. Commission to the e«cheator of Surrey and Sussex to take into the king's
Westmiiwter. hands all the possessions late of JsBpar, earl of Pemhroke, William, viscount
Beaumont, Thomas Tresham, Giles Sejntclowe, John Fenjeok, John
Treyilian, Nicholas Bjgby and Master David Cook, on account of their
rebellion against the king.
Membranb 8d.
July 8. Commission to Walter Devereux of Ferrers, knight, William Herbert
Westminster, of Herbert, knight, and James Baskervile, to array M ablebodied men in
the counties of Hereford, Gloucester, and Salop, for defence against the
king's enemies of France and Scotland, and the adherents of Heniy YI.
and Margaret his wife.
Mbmbranb Id.
July 27. Commission to William Laken, Nicholas Sybill, John Bowe, and Bobert Westminster. Martyn, to deliver the gaol of Maydeston of Gilbert Herbert, prisoner there.
July 13. Commission to John Desney, Henry Hawncert, John Barkworth, and Westminster. John Hatleff to arrest John Sotell, Henry Sotell, Bichard Thurlewall, Bichard Burgh, Balph Bayte, and John Clynton, clerk, and bring them before the king in council.
July 12. Commission to Philip Harveys, master of the king's ordnance {prdina" Westminster, cionum)^ to take carpenters called * whelers' and ' cartwryghts ' and others, stonecutters, smiths, plumbers and other workmen for the same, bombards, * culbrynes,' ' fowelers,' ' serpentynes' and other cannons and powders,' sulphur, saltpetre, stones, iron, lead and other equipment for them, cross bows and string (tractum) for them, bows, arrows, * bowestrynges,* * langedebeves,' ^ glayves,' and clubs {malleas)y and carriage for the above and horses called ' hakneys.'
Mbmbranb M.
July 4. Commission to William Tiiommes and William Fetherston to take ships,
Westminster, masters and mariners, for the king's fleet.
The like to the following : — Bichard Barry. Thomas Williams. Janicot Gascoign. . John Porter. Bichard Strange. John Hartilpole.
Mbmbranb 5d,
July 15. Commission to Henry Bodrugan, Thomas Trefry, William Trevenour, Westminster. William Hourde, William Penfoun and the sheriff of Cornwall to enquire into the complaint of John Dabzac and Bertram de la Grave of Gascony that, when they were sailmg to England in a ship called la Margarete of Brittany laden with wines and other goods belonging to themselves and other merchants for the delivery of certain prisoners under letters of safe- conduct of Henry VI., granted at the instance of John Stourton of Stourton, knight, certain pirates in a carvel of Hugh Courtenay, knight, seized the ship and took it to Fowey, and disposed of it and the wines and merchandise and letters and imprisoned them ; and to release them from prison and arrest and imprison the offendei-s and order restitution to be made, if need be.
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14^1, Mbmbranb 4d.
July 23. Commission to the sheriff of Northampton, Thomas Wake, esquire, and Westminater. Ingilram Knjvet to arrest William Qrjndell and Richard Leder and bring them before the king in council.
Julj 24. Commission to William Bourghchier of Fitz Warjn, knight, Philip
Westminster. Beaumont, Richard Deushill, Richard Chichestre, John Gjfford, Thomas Dowerjssh, John — and the major of Bernestaple to urge the king^s subjects of the north parts of the county of Devon to supply ships well equipped with men, victuals and habiliments of war for halt a year at their own expense for defence against the king's enemies of France and else- where, after the example of other subjects of the king in various parts: and to appoint persons to collect money and other supplies thus granted and to take ships and men and equipment as above.
The like to the abbot of Torre, Henry Fomeray, Philip Copleston, Otho Gilbert, Nicholas Kirkham and the mayors of Dertemouth and Tottenesse in the south parts of Devon.
The like to 6. bishop of Exeter, Philip Courtenay, knight, William Duke, mayor of Exeter, John Chuddelegh, William Denys, John Whityng, Robert Wylsford and John More in the east parts of Devon.
The like to the abbots of Tavystok and Bukfast, the prior of Plymton, Roger Champemoun, Philip Courteney, James Derneford, Thomas Buttoky- shide, Andrew Hylresdon, Walter Raynell, John Gybbys and Walter Ralegh in the west parts of Devon.
July 23. The like to R. bishop of Salisbury, John Stourton of Stonrton, knight, Westminster. John Audeley of Audeley, John Seymour, knight, John Boynton, knight, Roger Tocotes, knight, Thomas Beauchamp, Reginald Stourton, John Whittokesmede and Thomas Rogger in the county of Wilts.
The like to W. bishop of Winchester, the king's kinsman William, earl of Arundel, John Audeley of Audeley, John Stourton of Stourton, knight, Henry Brune, knight, Maurice Berkele, Thomas Welle, Richard Dalyn- grygge and Michael Skyllyng in the county of Southampton.
Mbmbranb 3d.
July 7. Appointment of John, abbot of Llaneguyfall, David Kyfllyn, doctor of
Westminster, laws, Roger Pyllysden, John Hanmer, John Trevor, John Pyllesden and
Robert ap How^ as the king's attorneys to receive altornaments and
attendances from all tenants of his lordship of Chyrke and Chyrkelande in
the marches of Wales.
June 18. Commission to William Hasty nges, knight, Thomas Wake, Ralph Westminster. Hastynges, Robert Ingleton and John Langton, esquires, William Hyde, ^gentilman,' Waltei* Freyne, ' gentilman,' and John Gefron, ^gentilman,'to arrest and imprison Robert Tanfeld the younger, John Newale, Richard Bowman, Richard Gierke alitu Taylour of Crannesley, Richard Austeyn of Walgrave and John Baron of Crannesley and other seditious vagabonds in the county of Noithampton.
. July 17. Commission to John Stourton of Stourton, Humphrey Stafford of V^estminster. Southwyk and William Stourton, knights, and G^rge Midelton, esquire, to
arrest Robert Tanfeld the younger and bring him befora the king in
council.
July 23. Commission to the sheriff of Berks, Richard Restwold and John Westminster. Sanyngbourne to arrest Thomas Curteyse, Matthew Taylour, John Fra . . . urte and Thomas Barnard and bring them before the king in council.
May 30. Writ of aid, directed to all sheriffs, mayors and others of the king's
Westminster. ca.stle of Caresbroke, lordship and island of Wight, and counties of
Southampton, Sussex and Surrey, for Geoffrey Gate, whom the king has
38 CALENDAR OP PATENT ROLLS.
1461 • Membrane M — cant.
appointed lieutenant^ keeper and governor of the said castle, lordship and island.
Maj 28. Commission to John Cheselburgh, abbot of Quarre, Geoffrey Qate,
Westminster, lieutenant, keeper and governor of the king's castle of Caresbroke and lord- ship and island of Wi^t, John Haket, Henry Trenchard, Richard Lake and Thomas Haynowe to assemble the king^s subjects of the said island and the counties of Southampton, Surrey and Sussex for defence of the castle and island against the king's enemies of France and others, should they attempt an invasion.
May 30. Commission to the said GeofErey Gate to defend the said castle of Cares-
Wesuninster. broke and lordship and island of Wight, to summon the inhabitants of the island and others for watches and other accustomed services for defence when necessary, and to seize and imprison rebels ; and appointment of him as receiver of the castle, lordship and island, to coUect all rents and profits and account for them at the Exchequer after allowance for fees to himself and his soldiers.
Membrane 2d.
Aug. 1. Commission of oyer and terminer to John Bourghchier of Bemers, knight,
Westminster. John Audeley of Audeley, Nicholas Ayssheton, Walter Moile, John Lysle, knight, John Seymour, kjiight, Maurice Berkeley, esquire, Michael Skillyng and Thomas Uvedale, esquire, pursuant to the statute in Parliament at Westminster, 1 Richard IL, on complaint by William, bishop of Winchester, that the bondmen of his manor of Estmene, co. Southampron, have thrown off their allegiance. For ^ mark paid in the hanaper.
Aug. 9. Commission to Richard Symond, Nicholas Warner, John Braunche, John
Westminster. Payntour, William Bartelot and John Ghidlegh to provide mariners, cables
(ffabulas)y cordage and other gear for a ship called la Grace Dieu at
the expense of the king's kinsman Richard, earl of Warwick, to whom the
king has committed the custody of the sea.
Aug. 9. Commission to John Otter, Daniel Sheldon, Walter Memme, John
Westminster. Luddyngton, John Braunche and William Brereton to provide wheat, beans,
peas, meat, fish, wine, ale (eeleam et servisiam) and other victuals, cables,
cordieige, bows, arrows, lances, cannons, powder, iron and timber and smith's,
carpenters and other workmen for the said ship as above.
Membrane Id.
Aug 12. Commission to the king's brother George, duke of Clarence, John
Westminster. Audeley of Audeley, Walter Devereux of Ferrers, knight, William Herbert
of Herbert, knight, Thomas Herbert^ esquire of the body, Williadl Herbert,
esquire, John Doune, esquire, John Welford, John Kene and Hugh Huntley
to enquire into all treasons, insurrections and rebellions in South Wales.
BvK.
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1 EDWARD IV.— PART H.
1461.
Aug. 10. Westminster.
July 28. Westminster.
Ang. 8. Windsor.
Aug. 9. Windsor.
Aug. 12. Westminster.
Aug. 13. Westminster.
Aug. 12. Westminster.
Aug. 8. Windsor.
Aug. 8. Windsor.
Membrane 26.
Grant for life to John Burgh, derk, of the custody of the hospital of St. John the Baptist, Occleye> oo. Bedford, and 60 acres of arable land, 3 acres of psusture and 3 acres of meadow pertaining to it, lately granted to Bichard White, clerk, by letters patent of Henry "Vl. surrendered. By K.
The like to the king's servant, Thomas Ballesden, of a plot or tenement in the parish of St. Nicholas, Calais, to hold in the same manner as John Floctons or Robert Brenchesley held the same by letters patent of Henry VI.
By p.s.
The like to the king's servant, John Skelton, esquire, of the o£S.ee of spignmel of Chancery, from 4 March last, with the accustomed fees at the hands of the keeper of the hanaper, and a livery of the suit of the esquires of the household yearly at Christmas at the great wardrobe. By p.s.
The like to the same of the office of the constableship of the king's castle or lordship of Hadleigh or Hadley, co. Essex, receiving fees as in the times of Edward III. and Richard II. from the issues of the same, and of the custody of the said castle, manor or lordship from Michaelmas next, rendering 14/. yearly to the king, as did Henry, duke of Exeter, to Henry VI., and 40». more besides. By K.
The like to the king's servant, Reginald Yonge, of the office of purveyor of the king's works at the manor of Childern Langley and the lodge within the park there with the palings, with the accustomed fees from the issues of the counties of London and Middlesex in the same manner as Thomas Se^eham, deceased, had. By K.
General pardon to Hugh Pakenham, esquire, late of the soke of Win- chester ali<is late of Hertley WaspaiU, co. Southampton. By p.s.
Release to William Eure, knight, of Wotton in the bishopric of Durham, of 2,000/. which on 13 May he acknowledged before Robert Danby, chief justice of the Bench, at York, that he was bound to pay to the king before Whitsuntide. By p.s.
The like to Robert Eure, late of Wotton. By p.s.
The like to Henry Eure, late of Wotton. By p.8.
The like to William Eure, clerk, late of Wotton. By p.8.
Appointment, during good behaviour, of Thomas Blount as general receiver of aU castles, manors, lands, &c« late of Edmund, earl of Richemond, deceased, in England, and steward and receiver of all lordships, manors, lands, Ac. late of Thomas Roos of Hamelak and Richard Tunstall, knights, in the city of Lincoln and the parts of Lyndesey and Holand, co. Lincoln, receiving fees to be agreed upon with the treasurer of England. By K,
Ghrant for life to Robert Constable, knight^ of the offices of steward of the lordships and manors of Catton, Foklington, Lekynfeld, Na£Ferton, Hun- manby, Semar, Spofford, Heley, Tadcastre and Awbom with all members, sokes and appurtenances late of Henry, earl of Northumberland, deceased, in the county of York, and of Howsom, Turnumhall, Garton, Seton, Storwhatt, Melbum, Ravensthorp, Boltbj and Thirlby with all members and appurtenances late of Thomas, late lord Roos, who still survives, in the said county ; and 40/. yearly from the issues of the same, with power of appointing the accustomed officers and ministers at the accustomed fees.
ByK.
40 CALENDAR OF PATENT ROLLS.
1461. Membrane 26— can/.
Julj 28. The like to Thomas Clemens of the offices of constable of the king's
Westminster, castle of Tyntagelle, co. Corn^eally and controller of the works of the king's
castles and manors in the duchy of Cornwall, from Michaelmas last, with
fees as in the time of Edward III. at the hands of the reeve of the king's
manor of Tjmtagelle. Bj p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the ree?e of the manor.
Mbmbranb 25.
Aug. 6. Appointment for life of Oermjn Ljnche of London, goldsmith, as warden
WestDiinster. and master worker of the king's moneys and coins within the castles of Develyn and Trym in Ii^land and graver of the ' pounsons ' of the same, pursuant to a statute in Parliament at Drougheda before the king's father Richard, duke of York, then lieutenant of Ireland, on Friday after St. Blase, 38 Henry YL, and to make the same within the town of Ghdwey; viz. a piece of silver of the value of \d^ 120 of which shall go to the pound troy, of which one shall go to the king and ^v^ to himself and 114 to the merchants, and silver pieces of the value of 2d, and \d, in like manner, and pieces of brass, 8 of which shall be of the value of \d. He also has power to make pieces of brass or copper, 4 of which shall be of the value of !</., ^ to be enprented with a figure of a bysshop hede and a scripture of this ' word Pcttrik aboute the same hede on the one side and with a crosse with * this woord SalvcUor therboute on the other side.' The coins may vary from the standard by 6 pennyweights in every pound troy, which variance shall be called ' remedy ' for him, but he shall reforge defective coins. He shall receive 10 marks yearly from the profits of the said moneys, and shall make a privy sign on every piece of silver, and shall have power to make necessary instruments where he will and to take labourers. All merchants shall have free entry and issue into and out of any of the said castles or town. And he shall have freedoms, liberties and usages as the master of the mint in the Tower of London has. English, By K.
Sept. 9. Appointment, during good behaviour, of John Broke as one of the auditors
Bristol. of the duchy of Comwi^l, receiving the accustomed fees at the hands of the
receiver general of the duchy. By pj«.
Sept. 9. Grant for life to John Don, one of the ushers of the kiner's chamber,
Malmesbury. of the offices of captain and constable of the king's castle of Aburstwith, constable of his castle of Kermerdyn, walstote of the commotes of Widigata and Elvet, co. Kermerdyn, and sheriff of the counties of Kermerdyn and Cardigan in South Wales, receiving the usual fees at the hands of the king's chamberlain of South Wales, with all profits of pasture of Aburst- with and the custom called ' Frysemayse,' in the same manner as John Griff,' knight, or Edmund Beauford, late duke of Somerset, late severally captain and constable of the castle of Aturstwith, or the said duke or other holders of the other offices had. By K.
Appointment, during pleasure, of Bichard Fowler as general receiver of all lordships, manors, lands and rents, late of John, earl of Shrewsbury, in the counties of Derby, Salop, Stafford, Chester, Gloucester, Buckingham, and Wilts, and elsewhere in England, receiving a fee to be agreed upon with the treasurer of England. By bill of treasurer.
July 1. Pardon to Richard Fenys, knight, lord Dacre, and Joan his wife, of all Westminster, trespasses committed by them in entering on any castles, lordships, manors, lands, rents, knight's fees, advowsons, etc. late of Thomas Dacre, knight, lord Dacre, grandfather of the said Joan, who is his heir, in the counties of Cumberland, Westmoreland, Northumberland, and Lincoln, before 30 June. By p.8.
July 26. Presentation of Thomas Sparowe, chaplain, to the parish church of Westminster. St Laurence, Rysyng Castell, in the diocese of Norwich, void by resignation cf Robert Frcrebr, chaplain.
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41
24i61. Membrane 25 — cant,
Oct. 13. Grant, daring tbe minority of the heir, to the king's servant Fulk Spren-
Westmiiuter. cheaux, esquire, of the offices of steward of the loidahip of Oorsham, the forest of Cle, and the chase of the park of Ernystre, with the constableship of the said castle and receiver of all lands, lordships and manors within the said castle and lordships late of John Talbot, earl of Sheresbary, with the accustomed fees. By p.8.
Sept. 6. Bristol
Sept 5. Bristol.
Sept. 24. Westminster.
Sept.. 10. Westminster.
Aug. 8. Windsor.
Sept. 8. Bristol
Oct. 2. Westminster.
Oct 9. Westminster.
MSMBRANS 24.
Grant in frank almoin to Christopher, the abbot, and the convent of St. Mary's, Trym, in the diocese of Meath, of the king's two water-mills of Trym, with weirs, fisheries, conduits, and other appurtenances, and wood in the king's park of Trym for the repair of the same, with the usual customs and services of the tenants of the king's manor of Trym, to find a wax light burning continually iu their church before the image of the Virgin and Ave others at the times of mass and antiphon after vespers for the honour of God and the good estate of the king and Cicely his mother and his heirs, and the souls of his progenitors and himself.
By p.8. for ^ mark paid in the hanaper*
Ratification of the estate which Henry Sever has in the chancellorship of St Paul's, London, and the deanery of Brigenorth, co. Salop. By K.
Appointment for life of Thomas Burgh, esquire, as one of the esquires of the body, receiving 50 marks yearly from 2 April last from the issues of the lordship of Kirton in Lyndesey, co. Lincoln, at the hands of the sheri£F. By p.s.
Inspeximtu and confirmation to John, now abbot, and the canons of St. Augustine, Grimesbi, of a charter of Henry 11. dated at Westminster {Monasticon)^ being a grant to the abbot and convent, in furtherance of a grant of Henry L, of the site of the abbey of Welhou, the churches of St. James in Grimesby, Cle, Teteney, Hotoft, Biebi and Catebi, and lands and liberties in New Grimesby of Wast, Leisebi, Grimesbi, Teteney and Humbrestan. For 20f. paid in the hanaper.
Greneral pardon to Richard Bidelesgate, late of Tyverton, co. Devon, ^ gentilman.' By K.
Grant of letters of denization to Moses Counteryng, merchant and burgess of Bristol. By K. for 40;. paid in the hanaper.
Revocation of protection, with clause volumus^ for one year, granted 13 August by letters patent to John de Concistorio, merchant of Spain, * Spaynard,' staying on the king's service in the company of Walter Blount, king's knight, treasurer of Calais, for the safe-custody, defence and victual- ling of the town and marches, as it appears by certificate of the sheriff that he stays in the city and suburbs of London on his own business.
Grant, during pleasure, to Robert Radclyf of the office of admiral of Norfolk and Suffolk and the coasts of the same, with the accustomed fees.
By p.s.
Membrane 23.
Aug. 4. Grant to the king's servant Thomas Yonge, late of Bristol, of 116/. I3s. Ad.
Westminster, from the first moneys of the first moiety of the tenth granted by the clergy
of the province of Canterbury in the diocese of Bath and Wells, in
repayment of the same sum lent by him to the king. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the collectors of the said moiety.
42 CALENDAR OF PATENT BOLLS.
1461. Membrane 23— con^.
July 20. Gbant, daring good behavioar, to the king's servant William Tamonr of
Westmtiuter. the office of ganger of the town of Sandwich, with fees as in the times of
Edward III. and Richard II. By p.s.
Aug. 4. Appointment for life of Master Henry Trevylyan, king's derk, as master
Westminster, or warden of the house, or hospital, of St. Katharine by the Tower of
London. By pji.
Grant for life to the king's servant Richard Browne of the custody of
the king's meadow and woods called ^ Wycombe Medewe ' and ' Wycombe
WoddeSy' CO. Buckingham, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
July 25. The like to Edward Kyngdon, one of the yeomen of the crown, of 6d.
Westminster, daily for his fee from 4 March last from the fee farm of the town of
Bridport. By K.
Mandate in pursuance to the mayor, bailiffs and other officers of the said
town.
Aug. 6. Grant for life to William Apprice of the office of parker of the king's
Westminster, park of Alton, co. Stafford, wi& fees as in the times of Edward III. and
Richard II. By p.s.
Aug. 3. Grant to Eleanor late the wife of Henry, earl of Northumberland, of the Westminster, manors of Topclyff, co. York, Bukden and Strebotell with appurtenances in Langstorough, and the manors of Poklyngton and Semar to the value of 200/. yearly from the death of the said earl, until provision shall be made to her to the same amount from his lands, which have not yet been extended. By p.6.
Aug. 6. Grant for life to John, duke of Suffolk, and Elizabeth his wife of the
Westminster, offices of constable of Walyngfonl with the stewardship of the honours of Walyngford and St. Waldric and the four and a half hundreds of Chilteme, receiving 40/. yearly for themselves and 40/. yearly for their lieutenant at the hands of the receiver of Walyngford, in the same manner as William, late duke of Suffolk, father of the said John, did. By p.s.
Aug. 2. The like to William Herbert, esquire, of the office of constable of the Westmmster. king's castle of Cardigan, co. Cardigan, in South Wales, receiving the same wages as Giles Thornton, esquire, late constable, had from the issues of the county of Cardigan at the hands of the king's chamberlain of Eermerdyn.
By p.8.
July 25. Exemption for life of Greoffirey Boleyne, alderman of London, for his good Westminster, service to the king's father, from being put on assizes, juries, inquisitions, attaints or recognisances and from being made trier of them, taxer, collector or assessor of customs, taxes, tallages, fifteenths, tenths or other subsidies, knight, mayor, sheriff, escheator, commissioner, constable, bailiff or other officer or minister of the king against his will. By p.s.
Aug. 8. Grant for life to John Merston, knight, of a tenement called * le Windsor, ledenporche' in London in the parish of St. Martin Orgar and in ' Crokedlane,' which he had previously agreed with the treasurer of England to lease for 20 years, without rendering anything. By p.s.
Grant to the said John of 20 marks yearly from the manor of Wappeston, CO. Surrey, until he or his wife or executors shall be satisfied of 107/. due to him from the earl of Pembroke. By p.s.
Aug. 9. Grant, during pleasure, to the king's servant Bichard Croft the younger
Westminster, of the office of receiver of all manors, lands and other possessions late of
John, earl of Shrewsburv, in the counties of Gloucester and Hereford,
receiving the accustomed fees and also 10 marks yearly from the issues of
tlie same. By p.s.
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43
July 25. WestmiiiBter.
Sept. 4. Bristol.
Sept. 7. Bristol.
July 26. Westminster.
Sept. 4. Bnstol.
1461, Membrane 22.
Sept. 6. Grant for life' to the king's servant Bichard Patyne, fw his good service
Bristol. to the king's father, of the office of porter and gaoler of the king's castle of
GKlf ord, CO. Surrey, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
The like to Thomas Treffry, esquire, of 10 marks yearly at the exchequer
of Lostwithiell, co. Cornwall. By p.s.
The like to William Horde, esquire. By p.s.
Grant for life to John Yonge, one of the yeomen of the crown, of 6d, daily for his fee from 4 March last from the fee farm of the town of Colchester. By K.
Mandate in pursuance to the men or bailifis of the said town.
Grant for life to the king's servant John Moile, for his good service to the king's father, of an annuity of 10 marks at the hands of the receiver of the ezdiequer of Dynbigh. By p%8.
The like to Robert Park, one of the king's yeomen purveyors of ale, of tlie office of ganger of the ports of Bristol, with the accustomed fees.
By p.s.
The like to Boger Kelshall« one of (lie yeomen of the crown, of 6^. daily for his fee from 4 March last from the fee faim of the city or town of Norwich. By K.
Mandate in pursuance to the mayor, guardians, citizens, keepers, sheriffs^ officers, bailiffs or others of the said city or town.
Grant for life to William Porter, one of the yeomen of the crown, of the office of balistar within the Tower of London, receiving the accustomed fees from the issues of the counties of Warwick and Leicester.
By p.8. [378].
The like to the kin^s servitor James Hatvele of the office of purveyor for the works of the king's manor of Eltham, co. Kent, from Easter last, with the same fees as Robert Ketylwell had from the issues of the manor ; and appointment of him as above as purveyor and clerk of the works of the king's manor of Grenewiche, co. Kent, receiving the same fees as the said Robert Ketilwell did in the year 38 Henry VI. from the issues of the manor. By p.s.
General pardon to Richard Assheton, abbot of Peterborough, co. Nortihampton. By p.s.
Grant, during pleasure, to William Herbert of Herbert, knight, of the office of steward of the castle and lordship of Breknok and all other possessions late of Humphrey, duke of Buckingham, in South Wales, in the king's hands by reason of the minority of Henry, son and heir of Humphrey, son and heir of the said duke, receiving the accustomed fees from the issues of the same. By K
Grant for life to the paid William of the offices of steward and receiver of the king's castle, manor and lordships of Cleford, Glasebury and Wjrnf urton in the marches of Wales, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Grant, during pleasure, to Thomas ap Roeser Vaughan, esquire, of the office of receiver of the lordships of Breghnok, Hay and Huntyngdon in Wales, in the king's hands by reason of the death of Humphrey, duke of Buckingham, and the minority of Henry, his kinsman and heir, receiving the accustomed fees. By K.
Ghrant for life to James Pemberton, groom of the king's chamber, of the offices of keeper of the king's park and garden of his manor of Eltham, co. Kent, from the first day of the reign, with all fees, profits and revenues of the manor. By p.s.
Membrane 21.
Aug. 8. Appointment of Ralph Wolseley and John Crafton as receivers of all We«tmintter. moneys from all manors and lands of which John, lord of Lovell, knight.
Sept. 7. Bristol.
Aug. 12. Westmioster.
Sept. 8. Bristol.
44 CALENDAR OP PATENT BOLLS.
X461. Memhrane2\ — amt.
was seised, or anjooe else for his use, in the connties of Cambridge, Salop, and Essex, so long as thej remain in the king*s hands, receiving such fees as shall seem reasonable to the treasorer of England.
By bill of the treasurer.
Aug. 8. Grant for life to Bobert Ogle, knight, of the o£Sces of steward and
Westminster, constable of the lordships and castles of Aunewyk, Werkworth, Purdowe,
Bathebury, Neuboume and Newbourne Heven, co. Northumberland, and
all other manors and lands late of Henry, earl of Northumberland, in the
same county, with the accustomed fees from the issues of the same. By K.
Aug. 9. Grant, during good behaviour, to William Staverton of the office of the
Westminster, custody of Crambourn alias the balliage of Batelbailly within the king's
forest of Wyndesore, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
July 25. Grant for life to John Martyn, one of the yeomen of the crown, of 6c^. Westminster, daily for his fee from 4 March last from the fee farm of the town of Guldeford. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the tenants or officers of the said town.
Aug. 9. Appointment, during pleasure, of the same John Martyn as clerk of the
Westminster, works of the castle and walls of the king's town of Calais and the waters
there, receiving the same fees as William Morton and William Knyght, late
holders of the office, from the issues of the town and marches. By p.s.
Aug. 5. Grant for life to the king's servant John Penfoun of the office of weigher
Westmmster. (tronataris) of tin and lead in the counties of Devon and Cornwall, with the
accustomed fees at the hands of the receiver general of the duchy of
Cornwall. By p.s.
Aug. 8. The like to Robert Hadley of the city of Coventry of all lands and
More. possessions within the city lately belonging to John Noif oik, rebel, by grant
of Henry VI., to the value of 6 marks yearly. By p.s.
Aug. 9. Grant to William Canynges of Bristol of 133/. 6s, 8d. from the moneys
Westminster, arising from the second moiety of a tenth lately granted by the clergy of
the province of Canterbury in the diocese of Bath and Wells and 200/.
from the like in the archdeaconry of Salisbury and Wills, in repayment of
500 marks lent by him to the king. By p.s.
Aug. 11. Appointment, during pleasure, of Robert Ingleton and Thomas Lardyner Westminster, as receivers of all moneys arising from all manors and lands late of William Bonevyle of Chuton, knight, deceased, and in the king's hand by reason of the minority of Cicely his kinswoman and heiress in the counties of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, receiving the same fees ns they had in the lifetime of William. By K.
Vacated hy surrender hy mandate of the chancellor.
Aug. 6. Grant for life to William Barley of the office of keeper of the gaol of the
Westminster, king's castle of York, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
The like to the said William of the office of porter of the same. By p.s.
Aug. 10. The like to the king's servant Richard Crofte the younger, esquire, of the Westminster, whole office of the parkership of the king's park of Wodestocke, co. Oxford, with fees as in the times of Edward III. from the issues of the manor.
By pji.
The like to the said Richard of the office of controller of the manor of
Wodestocke.
The like to him of the office of porter of the park. By p.s.
The like to the king's servant Richard Croft the elder^ esquire, of 20
marks sterling yearly from the fee farm of the city of Worcester. By K,
Aug. 8. Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent of the king's father Richard,
Westminster, duke of York, dated at Beaudeley Manor, 15 October, 25 Henry VI., con- firming a grant by William Ainewyk, bishop of Lincoln, John, viscount Heaumont, Ralph, lord Cromwell, knight, Ralph Boteller, knight, lord of
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1461. Membrane 21 — cotU.
Sudelej, Walter, lord Hnngerford, knight, John Fastolf, knight, Nicholas Dixon, clerk, and Robert Darcj, OBquIre, dated 1 October, 25 Henry YI., to John Fleggo, esquire, and Agatha his wife, Thomas, lord Scales, William Bourchier, knight, William Oldehalle, knight, Edmund Mulso, knight, John Barre, knight, and Benedict Burgh, clerk, of the manors of Noruunbrigge and Latch elejhalle alia* Latcheleyheje, oo. Essex, for the lives of John and Agatha. Bj p.s. and for 3Cf. paid in the hanaper.
Membrane 20.
Aug. 12. Grant in fee simple to Joan, wife of John Penycok, of all lands and WestisiiiBter. tenements of which she and her husband were seised in her right. By p.s.
Aug. 12. Grant to Walter Devereux of Ferrers and William Herbert of Herbert,
Westminster, knights, of authority to receive submissive rebels in Wales into the king's
peace, any lords and John Skydmore, Thomas Oornewayle, and Thomas
FitzHarry excepted. By K.
Aug. 15. Grant for life to Thomas Ive, one of the clerks of the crown of Chancery, Westminster, of 10/. yearly from the issues of the hundred of Rocheford, oo. Essex.
By p.s. Mandate in pursuance to the receivers of the hundred.
May 7. Grant for life to the king's kinsman Richard, earl of Warwick, of the
Middleham. office of constable of the king's castle of Dover and all rents and services called *• castelwarde,' and herbage and advowsons pertaining to the same, and the wardenship of the Cinque Forts and all forfeitures, ' shares,' wreck of sea and other profits ; and also 300/. yearly for the sustenance of himself and priests, servants, watchmen and other officers there, in the same manner as Humphrey, late duke of Gloucester, viz. 146/. from the wards pertaining to the castle and 154/. from the fee farm of the town of Southampton.
By other letters patent.
May 7. The like to the said earl of the offices of steward of the manor or lordship
Middleham. of Fekenham, co. Worcester, and master forester and rider of the king's
forest of Fekenham with the custody of the king's park of Fekenham and
the stank tliere, with the accustomed fees. By other letters patent.
May 7. The like to the said earl of the office of master of the king's mews and
Middleham. falcons and a messuage called ' le Mewehous ' at Charryng by Westminster, 00. Middlesex, with all houses and other profits pertaining to the same, in the same manner as John, duke of Bedford, deceased ; and appointment of him to take the king's right prises of falcons, goshawks, sakers, sakrets, lanners, lannerets and ger-&lcons sold within the realm, paying the accustomed price, viz. 20«. for a falcon, 10«. for a tercelet gentle, 13^. ic/. for a goshawk, and 6s, Sd. for each tercel of goshawk, saker, lanner oi' lanneret.
By other letters patent.
May 7. Appointment for life of the said earl as great chamberlain of England,
Middleham. with the accastomed fees. By other letters patent.
Aug. 12. Grant to the king's kinsman, John, duke of Norfolk, and the heirs male Westminster, of his body of 40 marks yearly from the issues cf the counties of Norfolk and Southampton, in lieu of a like grant at the Exchequer to his grand- father Thomas, earl of Notyngham and marshal of England, by letters patent dated 29 September, 21 Richard IL, creating him duke of Norfolk.
By p.s. Vacated because on the Charter Roll far this year,
Aug. 12. Grant to Richard Suthwell, esquire, servant of John, duke of Norfolk, of Westmmster. 20 marks yearly from the issues of the subsidy and ulnage of doth in the county of Suffolk, until he shall be provided for life with an office with fees to that value. By p.s
Mandate in pursuance to the collectors of the subsidy and ulnage.
46 CALENDAR OF PATENT BOLLS.
1461. Mmirane 20~-c<mt.
Aug. 1. Grant to James Thekenease, chaplain, of a chantry within the caeile of WestmiiistBr. Chester, void bj the death of John Thometon, chapbin. By K.
Mmmbrawm 19.
July 29. Intpeximus and confirmation in mortmain to the master or warden and Westminster. schobuB of the college of Valence Marie, commonly called Pembrokehally in Cambridge, of the f ollowinic : —
1. Letters patent dated 16 February, 18 Henry VI., being a grant to
them (1) of the alien priory of Lynton with the adyowson of the vicarage there at the expiration of ten years from Easter last, for which time the king granted the custody of it on 19 July to Henry Fylyngley and William Cotton at a rent of 33/. 6«. 8J. yearly, subject to a payment of 20/. yearly for life to the^king's uncle Humphrey, duke of Gloucester, in accordance with letters patent dated 14 July ; and (2) of a yearly pension of 6/. 13#. 4d. in frank almoin, which the abbot of Sawtre used to render to the alien abbot of Bon Bepos {de Bona Requie) for the church of Folboume, on the death of the said duke, to whom the same was granted for life by the same letters patent.
2. Letters patent dated 4 May, 18 Henry VI., being a grant to them in
frank almoin, in lieu of U:e said pension, of a yearly pension of 28/. 13#. 4c/., which the abbot of Ilewley used to render to the alien abbot of Pynne for the church of Saham or tenements in Saham near Ely, on the death of the said duke, to whom the same was granted for life by the same letters patent. For 209. paid in the hanaper.
July 20. Grant, during the minority of the heir, to the king's servant Bichard
Westminster. Artor of the custody of all lands late of Bobert Ken in the county of
Somerset, deceased, tenant in chief, with the marriage of John his son and
heir, and so from heir to heir should he die during minority ; rendering
46/. 17x. yearly of which 26/. are granted to him as ^ regard.'
Oct, 2 5. Grant, during pleasure, to ihe king's servant Bichard Lannargh, harbinger
Westminster, (vianus)^ for his good service to the king^s father, of the office of bailiff
errant in the county of Cornwall, which he lately held of the grant of the
king's father, with the accustomed fees. By K. by word of mouth.
Mbmbrane 18.
July 8. Appointment for life of Thomas Montgomery, knight, as steward of the
Westminster, king's manor or lordship of Haveryng at Bower, co. Essex, with fees as in the last year of Edward IH. and the first of Bichard 11.
July 11. The like of the king's kinsman John, duke of Norfolk, as chief justice in
Westminster, eyre and steward and chief keeper of the forests on this side Trent and
master of the king's hunt there, with the accustomed fees. By E.
July 17. Inspeximw and confirmation of letters patent of the king's father
Westnunster. Bichard, duke of York, dated at London^ 14 November, 39 Henry VI.,
being a grant for life to his servant Bichard Fitz WiUiam, esquire, for his
good service to himself and his son Edward, earl of March, of a yearly rent
of 20 marks from the issues of his lordships in the county of York.
For 26«. 8c/. paid in the hanaper.
June 14. 6K*aDt for life to Master John Walter, clerk, of the custody of the king's
Westminster, hospital of St. Leonard, Leycestre, void by the death of Master Bobert
Matf ene. By K.
Aug. 1. The like to the king's servitor Bichard Gylmyn that he be one of the
Westniniier. king's Serjeants at arms, receiving 12c^. daily ^m the issues (^ the city of
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1461. Membrane l^-^cowt.
London and the county of Middlesex and a livery yearly at Christmas of the suit of other Serjeants at arms at the great wardxt)be. By p.8.
Ang. 14. The like lo the king's servitor William Hendelee, for his good service to
WestminBter. the king's father, of the office of chief serjeanty within the liberty of Methe
in Ireland, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Sept. 23. Grant, during pleasure, to John Herlewyn, esquire, of the office of keeper
Westminster, of the king's forest of Whitelwode, co. Northampton, with the accustomed
fees. By p.s.
June 30. Grant for life to Ralph Hastynges, esquire of the body, of the office of WestnuDster. the custody of the king's lions, lionesses and leopards within the Tower of London, from Easter last, and two plots in the Tower for the animals and their keeper, receiving \2iL daily for wages and 6d. daily for the sustenance of the animals from the issues of the city of London. The chancellor shall from tune to time enquire into their number. By p.s.
Oct. 5. The like to Thomas Gray, esquire, of a yearly rent of 40/. from the
Westminster, issues of the town of Cambridge. By K.
July 26. The like to William Lye, one of the yeomen of the crown, of 6<f. daily
Westminster, for his fee from 4 March last from the fee farm of the city or town of
Norwich. By K
Aug. 18. G^rant to the king's servitor and chaplain Master John Tapton of the
Horsenden. deanery of the cathedral of St. Asaph, in the same manner as the last
incumbent held it. By p.s.
Aug. 7. Appointment, daring pleasure, of Henry Leyc' as receiver and surveyor Mrindsor. of all manors, lordships and lands late of James, earl of Wilts, in the coun- ties of Worcester, Warwick, Salop, Hereford, Gloucester, Stafford, Leicester, Buckingham and Oxford, with such fees as he had from the said earl.
By bill of the treasurer of England.
Ang. 1. Mandate to all bailiflb and others to permit John Bede, bom at
Westminster. Dunglasse in Scotland and resident at Boston in England, who has taken oath of fealty, to inhabit the realm peaceably and enjoy his goods.
Nov. 14. Grant for life to William Middilton, esquire, of the office of constable of
Westminster, the king's castle of Bichemond, with tJie accustomed fees from the issues of
the lor&hip of Bichemond. By p.s.
Sept. 15. Grant, during good behaviour, to Thomas Bay en of the Chancery of the
Westminster, office of under-clerk of Parliament, in the same manner as John de Scarde-
burgh, under-clerk of Parliament of Richard II., receiving 100«. yearly from
Eastor last from the issues of the counties of Surrey and Sussex. By p.s.
Mmmbranm 17.
May 11. Licence for Greorge, bishop of Exeter, and Richard Nevyll, earl of York. Wanvick, to found a college, to be called die college of St. William, York, for the chantry priests of ^e cathedral of York, one of whom is to be provost of the same ; and for the dean and chapter of the cathedral to grant knds and tenements in the city to the provost and fellows of the college, and for the acquisition in mortmain by the latter of lands to the value of 100/. yearly; with other ordinances and privil^es. [Partly printed in MonasticonJ] By K.
Nov. 2. Ghrant for life to Ralph Batson, yeoman of the crown, of 6d, daily for his
Westminster, fee from 4 March last from the issues of the subsidy and ulnage of cloth and a moiety of the forfeiture of the same in the county of Gloucester.
ByK
48 CALENDAB OF PATENT BOLLS.
1461. Membrane 17 — cant.
Nov. 10. Inspeximut and confirmation to the pri<xr and convent of Neustede in WMtminiter. Shirewode of the following :—
1. Jjettera patent dated 5 Febrnarj, 25 Edward III., being a grant to
the snb^prior and convent of the custodj of the priorj daring void- ance, saving to the crown knights' fees and advowsons.
2. Letters patent dated 1 Jnlj, 16 Richard U., being agrant to them
of a tan of wine yearly in the port of Kjmgeston-on-Hnll.
For 2&. 8J. paid in the hanaper.
Jnly 20. Grant for life to Edward Hargille, one of the yeomen of the crown, of the Wflitmiiurter. offices of parker of the king's park of Flemantell and ranger of the forest of Wulmere and Alisholt, co. Soathampton^ from 6 March last, with fees as in the times of Edward IIL and Bichard II. fr6m the issues of the county.
By p.s.
Vacated by surrender and canteUedj so far as the rangership is con* cemedy because the office was granted to him otherwise by letters patent^ 14 Mayy 6 Edward IF.
Membrane 16.
July 25. Grant for life to Thomas Bobert, one of the yeomen of the crown, of 6J.
WestmiiiBter. daily for his fee from 4 March last from the fee farm of the town of
Northampton. By K.
Sept. 8. The like to Adam Goddall, one of the yeomen of the crown, of 6J. daily
Westminster, for his fee from 6 March last from the issues of the county of Stafford.
By p.8.
Oct 18. The like to John Langford, one of the yeomen of the crown, of the office
Westminster, of ranger of the king's forest of Waltham, from 4 March last, receiving the
accustomed fees from the issues of the counties of £ssex and Hertford, in the
same manner as Thomas Croydon in the time of Edward III. By K.
Aug. 13. The like to John Fogge, knight, that he shall hold without rent a mes- [Woodstock, suage or plot called ' Quene Janes warderobe ' by Aldrichegate, London, lately held at farm by Henry Percy, knight, earl of Northumberland and lord of Ponyngesy the custody of which with 12 tenements annexed and 2 tenements adjacent on the south was granted to him by the name of John Fogge, esquire, on 29 May by letters patent, suiTendered, to hold for 10 years from Christmas last by the extent or at a rent to be agreed upon with the treasurer of England. By p.s.
Oct 20. Appointment of Bichard Foweler and William Flette to collect all arrears
Westminster, and rents from farmers and tenants of the lordship or manor of Stoke, co. Buckingham, now in the king's hands, and deliver them to the king's mother Cicely, duchess of York, for her own use.
Oct. 20. Grant for life to the king's servitor John Hemyngburgh, from 4 March
We«tmimiter. last, of the custody of Morehay, Westhay and Totnowe and the rangership
of Clebailly within the forest of Bokyngham, co. Northampton, which he
had of the grant of the king's father, with all ^ brusing,' pannage, ^ wyndefall-
yngwode ' and other fees and profits. By p.8.
Oct. 17. The like to Bobert Spaldyng of the office of one of the king's serjeants-at-
Westminster. arms in the place of Alexander Shefeld, receiving 12 J. wages daily from the
farm of the city of London and Middlesex with a livery yearly of the suit of
other serjeants-at-arms at the great wardrobe. By K.
Oct 29. General pardon to Boger Thometon of Shaftesbury, co. Dorset^ ' yoman.' Westminster.
Nov. 3. Ratification of the estate which John Bate, king's clerk, has as dean of the
Westminster, collegiate church of Tamworth and prebendary of Wilmecote, in the
diocese of Coventiy and Lichfield. By K.
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1461* Membrane 16— otm/.
Nov. 2. Grant for life to Richard Oraforth, yeoman of the crown, of Qd. daily for
Westmioster. his fee from 4 March last from the issueft of the sulisidy and ulnage of cloth with a moiety of the forfeitures in the county of Gloucester.
ByK. Mandate in pursuance to the farmers of the subsidy and ulnage.
Not. 2. Grant for life to the king's servant Arthur Grayson of the office of one
Westminster, of the king's Serjeants at arms, receiving I2d, daily from 4 March last at
the hands of the treasurer and chamberlains of the Exchequer and a livery
yearly at Christmas of the suit of other Serjeants at arms at the great
wardrobe.
By p.s.
Nov. 2. The like to Robert Forsteyn, citizen and stationer of London, of the
Westminster, office of king's stationer, with the accustomed fees and a robe of the king's livery yearly at the great wardrobe.
Nov. 7. The like to the king's servants John Langelev and William Mulso of the
Westminster, office of gentleman falconer and under^keeper of the king's mews and falcons
from 4 March last, with wages of I2d. dady at the hands of the treasurer of
the household, and all other fees, vestures and commodities. By K.
MSMBRANB 15.
Oct. 14. Ifupeximus and confirmation to the infirm of the hospital of Herebaudon
Westminster, of letters patent dated 12 October, 31 Edward II£., being an exemplifica- tion of letters patent dated 18 February, 23 Henry III., granting to them 20 marks yearly from the farm of the city of Canterbury in lieu of the same sum at the Exchequer. For ^ mark paid in the hanaper.
Oct. 16. Grant for life to Robert Swan of the office of keeper of the park of
Westminster. Cawlech, co. Northumberland, witl) the accustomed wages from the profits
of the lordship of Awnwik in the same county. By K.
Aug. 30. The like to John Gyldeford, esquire, of 40 marks yearly from the issues
Woodstock, of the king's manor or lordship of Middelton and the hundreds of Middelton
and Merden, co. Kent. By p.s.
Oct. 18. General pardon to Peter de Gaylard of the island of Guernesey, derk. Westminster. By ps.
Aug. 10. Grant for life to John Bypon, one of the king's yeomen harbingers, of
Westminster, the office of parker or keeper of the king's park of Wytteley, co. Surrey,
with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Oct 19. The like to William Porter, one of the yeomen of the crown« of 6d. daily
Westminster, for his fee from 4 March last from the fee farm of the city of London and
the county of Middlesex. By p.s.
Oct. 21. The like to Bichard Jackson of the office of porter of the king's castle of Westminster. Berkhampstede, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
July 22. The like to the king's servant Thomas Saintlegere of the offices of con- Westminster, troller, changer and assayer of the mint and coinage of gold and sUver within the Tower of London, receiving fees as in the times of Edward III. and Bichard II. from the farm and issues of the counties of London and Middlesex. By p.s.
Oct. 24. Pardon to Robert Hjmkersell late of Maunsfeld in Shirwod, co. Notting- Westminster. ham, ' wright,' of his outlavmr in the county of Lincoln for not appearing before John Pry sot and his fellows, justices of the Bench in the late reign, to answer Robert Forster, clerk, for leaving his service at Oagham before the term agreed upon, he having surrendered to the Flete prison, as appears by certificate of Robert Danbv, knight, chief justice.
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Not. 3. Mandate to all bailiflb and others to permit John DawySi clerk, a native Westminster, of Craell in Scotland, dwelling at Stowebydon in England, who has taken an oath of fealty, to live within the realm and enjoy his goods.
Nov. 7. Presentation of William Moreton, doctor of theology, to the parish WertmioBter. chnrch of Skrayugham, in the diooese of York, void by resignation of John Bede, clerk.
Nov. 6. Grant for life to William Trussell, yeoman of the crown, of 6d. daily from Westmiiuter. 4 March last from the fee farm of the town of Obucester. By K.
Mandate in porsnanoe to the men, bailiffs, farmers or other occupiers of the said fee farm.
Nov. 6. Grant for life to John Sidborough, veoman of the crown, of 6d. daily
Wentminster. for his fee from 4 Msrch last from the fee &rm of the town of Gloucester.
ByK. Mandate in pursuance as above.
Sept. 5. Mandate to all bailifis and others to permit John de Medina, a native
Westmingter. of Spain, dwelling in London, who has taken an oath of fealty, to live
within itie realm and enjoy his goods. By K.
Nov. 17. Presentation of Hugh Baglan, chaplain, to the parish church of Eayrhugh Westminster, aluis Caeru, in the diOCese 3 St. Davids. By p.s.
Sept. 4. Grant for life to Jlichard Willy of the office of keeper of the king's park
BnstoL of Langley Mareys, co. Buckingham, with the accustomed fees at the hands
of the bailiffs or farmers of the king's lordship of Langley Mareys and all
other accustomed profits. By p.s.
Membrane 14.
July 30. Appointment for life of William Hyll as purveyor of stone-cutters, Westminster, plumbers, and other workn^n and all Idnds pf stuff for the king's works within his palace at Westminster and the Tower of London, receiving the accustomed fees from the issues of the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk.
ByE.
Aug. 4. Grant, during good behaviour, to the king's servant Bobert Cousin of
Westminster, the office of clerk in the great wardrobe, receiving the accustomed fees
and vestures at the hands of the keeper of the great wardrobe. By p.s.
July 25. Grant for life to Thomas Fulthorp, one of the yeomen of the crown,
Westminster, of 6d, daily for his fee from 4 March last from the fee farm of the town
of Northampton. By E.
Mbj 1, The like to the king's servitor William Staveley of the custody of his
Westminster, park of Chiltern Langley, co. Hertford, and the houses of his manor of
Chiitern Langley and the office of under-parker of his park of Langley called
Chiltern Langley, receiving fees as in the times of Edward III. and
Richard IL from the issues of the manor. By K.
Oct. 14. The like to the king's servant Edmund Graveley of the office of chief Westminster, carpenter of the king's works within his palace of Westminster and the Tower of London and elsewhere in England, receiving wages of 4d. daily from 4 March last from the farm and issues of the counties of London and Middlesex, and a robe of the suit of the king's esquires yearly at the great wardrobe. By p.s.
Oct 23. The like to William Danyell, alias Ussher, of an annuity of 20 marks Westminster, from the issues or fee farm of the town of Ollerton, co. Hereford. By p.s.
Oct. 20. Pardon to Thomas Lambard, one of the constables of the town of Walden,
Westminster, co. Essex, for the escape of Peter Bate of Stokeclare, co. Suffolk, * taillour,'
arrested at Walden for felony. By p.s.
1 EDWARD IV.— Part IL 61
1461. Membrane 14 — coni.
Oct. 20. Grant for life to John Moresby of the office of the laandership of the Westminster, king's park of Plamton, receiving the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Sept. 20. The like to James Ghrene, for his good service to the king's father and
Westminster, the king for 30 years and more, of an annuity of 20 marks yearly from
1 April last from the issues of the king^s lordships in the county of
Hereford pertaining to the earldom of March. By p,s.
Oct. 22. The like to the king's servitor William Aleyn of the office of the
Westminster, bailiwick of Fynchamstede within the king's forest of Wyndesore, from
4 March last, receiving the accustomed fees at the hands of the sheriff of
Oxford and Berks, with the custody of the king's manor of Esthamstede
within the said forest, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Nov. 13. notification of the estate which Walter Hunt, doctor of theology, of the Westminster, order of the Carmelites, has as rector or portioner of the parish church of Llannynnys, pertaining to the collation of the bishop of Bangor.
Nov. 4. The like of the estate which the king's servitor Thomas Normanton, of
Westminster, the king's chapel, has in the hospital of St. Leonard, Derby.
Nov. 12. Grant, during pleasure, to Robert Alyn of the office of ganger in the
Westminster, port of Southampton and ports and places adjacent, receiving the accustomed
fees. By bill of treasurer.
Nov. 16. Grrant for life to the king's servitor John Nightingale of the office of
Westminster, keeper of the king's park of Clyf within his forest of Rokyngham, from
the first day of the reign, with the accustomed fees and * wyndfalwode,'
* driewode,' ' derefalwode,' and ^ copioehegges ' in the park. By p.s.
Nov. 6. The like to the king's servant Henry Langshawe of the office of the
Westminster, parkership of the king's park of Blakedon, co. Dorset, in the same manner
as he held the same by letters patent of the king's father, and release to
him of a yearly rent of 20s, for a fttrm of rabbits in the park. By p.s.
Nov. 8. The like to William, lord of Barry, of a yearly rent of 20 marks from the
Westminster, king's custom and coket of the dty of Cork or the towns of Kynsale,
Yoghill and Dengyn. By p.s.
Nov. 9. Whereas Baldwin Mountford, knight, lately enfeoffed the king, then earl
Westminster, of March, and Richard, earl of Warwick, and others of the manors of ColshuU and Hmyndon, co. Warwick, to re-enfeoff him or Simon his son of the same, and the said Simon entered into and was seised of the manors before 4 March last, the king now releases all claim to them, saving only the accustomed rights of the crown. By p.s.
Mbubranb 18.
Aug. 7. Inspeximus and confirmation to Bobert Leghe, esquire, of letters patent
Westminster, of the king's father Richard, duke of York, dated at Waltham, 4 December, 33 Henry VI., appointing him for life as constable or keeper of his castle of Dinbiegh in North Wales, receiving the accustomed fees.
For lOs, paid in the hanaper.
At^. 3. Grant for life to John Edmond, ' yomanpouderbeter ' of the king's spicery,
Westminster, of the office of porter of the town of Camarvan in North Wales, with the
accustomed fees from the issues of the counties of Camarvan, Merionnyth
and Anglesey at the hands of the king's chamberlain there. By p.s.
Aug. 4. The like to John Malpas, esquire, and Joan his wife of an annuity of
Westminster. 20 marks from the issues of the kin^s manor of Cranebourn, co. Wilts.
By p.8.
July 25. The like to' William Lie, one of the yeomen of the crown, of 6d. daily for Westminster, his fee from 4 March lost from the fee farm of the city or town of Norwich.
ByK.
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52 CALENDAR OP PATENT BOLLS.
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Oct. 15. General pardon to Henry CrofSHe, clerk, for all offences committee! by him Westminater. before the last day of September. By p.s.
Oct 15. Grant for life to William Brokewod, one of the yeomen of the crown, of
Westminster. Qd. daily for his fee from 4 March last from the fee farm of Kyogesbarton
by Qlonoester at the hands of the abbot of St. Peter*s, Gloucester. By p.8.
Oct. 14. The like to the king's servant John Davy of the custody of the manor of
Westminster. Kennyngton with a rabbit warren and garden adjacent, with the accus- tomed fees. By p.s.
Aug. 16. General pardon to Simon Milbume alias Melburne of Laverstoke, co. Westnunster. Wilts, * gentilman,' for all offences committed by him before 1 July last.
By p.8.
Oct. 21. The like to Andrew Buntynge, late of Redenale, oo. Norfolk, for all Westminster, offences committed by him before 20 October. By p.8.
Oct. 12. Licence, for 10«. paid in the hanaper, for Thomas Brewys, esquire, Westminster. Richard Broom, esquire, Richard Lucas, Thomas Crowe, Thomas Boken- ham, chaplain, Robert Teryngton, William Barett^ Robert Cake, John Adgor and John Dunche to grant a messuage, 30 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow and 5 acres of wood in Mendelsham, held in chief with the exception of one acre of land, to William Brewys, esquire, Gilbert Debenham the younger, esquire, John Germyn, esquire, WiJliam Harleston, esquire, John Cheke, Edward Dale, John Cake, John Barett, Thomas Teryngton, John Bokenham, Thomas Morwhill and Robert Clerk in fee simple.
Oct. 22. Grant for life to the king's servant Stephen Shadwell of the office of
Westminster, being one of the king's Serjeants at arms, receiving wages of I2d, daily from
the issues of the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk and a livery of the suit of
other Serjeants at arms yearly at Christmas at the great wardrobe. By p.s.
Nov. 7. Licence for John Langstrother, preceptor of Balsale, and Cincius de
Westminster. Ursinis, alien preceptor of the priory of the city (Rome), to carry out the
commands of James de Aflylly, muster of the Hospital of St. John of Jemsa>
lem, and the convent of Rhodes, to visit the houses of the order in England
and Ireland. IFcederaJ] By p.s.
Mbmbranb 12.
Aug. 30. Appointment of John Latheil to survey a messuage or plot called ' Queue Woodstock. Janeswarderobe ' by Aldrichgate, London, lately granted to John Fogge, knight, for life, and 12 tenements annexed, and to collect all rents from Christmas last, and to repair the above and account for the same at the Exchequer ; and grant to him for life of the occupation of the supervision of the same, receiving 2d, daily from the issues. By p.s.
April 26. , Grant for life to Robert Kyrkeham, king's clerk, of the office or custody Durham, of the hanaper in Chancery, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Sept. 8. Grant to William Broun, clerk, of an annuity of 8/. from the abbot and
Bristol. convent of Bruerne, until he shall be provided with a benefice of the value
of 20/. yearly. By K.
Oct 16. Grant during good behaviour, to John Skeltou, esquire, for his good
Westminster, service to the king and his brothers, the duke of Clarence and Richard, of
the office of surveyor of the scrutiny in the port of London and places,
ports and creeks adjacent, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Oct. 20. General pardon to John Alexaunder alias Bocher late of Gaislee, co. Westminster. Suffolk, for all offences committed by him before 16 October. By p.s.
Oct. 25. Grant for life to Henry Crane, for his good service to the king and his
^Westminster, father, of the office of making and keeping the king's arrows within the
Tower cf London, with wages of 6J. daily and all accustomed profits from
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14i61. Membrane 12-~co»^.
the fee fann of the hundreds of Eetesgate, Holford and Greston with fairs and markets in Wynchecombe at the hands of the abbot and convent of Wynehecombe, with a livery yearly of the suit of a yeoman of the king's chamber at the hands of the keeper of the great wardrobe. By K.
May 13. The like to Edward Gower of the office of clerk of the works within the York. king's manor and park of Claryngdon, co. Wilts, with the accustomed fees.
ByK.
Oct. 16. The like to Robert Blakeman, late servant of the king's kinsman Thomas
Westminster. Neville, knight, deceased, of the office of one of the king's keepers of ^ le
Overwiurd ' within his forest of Inglewode, with fees as in the time of Edward
in. By p.s.
IQ'ov. 5. The like to the king's servitor William Aleyne of the office of bailiff of Westminster. Fynchamstede within the king'A forest of Wyndesore alicu forester of the forest of Wyndesore, from 4 March last, receiving the same fees as Walter Wymbussh or any other had at the hands of the sheriff of Oxford and Berks, with the custody of the king's manor of Esthamstede with the accustomed profits. By p^.
July 5. Grant, during good behaviour, to the king's servant William Rous of the
Westminster; office of one of the clerks of the crown in Chancery, with a fee of 20/. yearly
from the issues of the hanaper, and a livery of fur and cloth as any of the
other clerks yearly towards Whitsuntide and Christmas at the handis of the
keeper of the great wardrobe. By K.
Nov. 11. Pardon to William Bly the late of Stratford atte Bowe, co. Middlesex^ Westminster. < servant,' of his outlawry in the said county for not appearing before the late king, when sued with John Jenyn, * servant,' and William Lynston, ' taylour,' both late of Stratford, to answer Emma, late the wife of Thomas Broun, for the death of her husband, he having surrendered to the Marshal- sea prison, as appears by certificate of John Markham, chief justice.
Nov. 10. General pardon to Edmund Anderton of Tuxford in the Clay, co. vVostminster. Nottingham. By p.s.
Nov. IG. Mandate to all bailifis and others to permit Robert Lauther alias Luter, Wcittminster. a native of Edynburgh In Scotland, dwelling at Newemarket, co. Cambridge, who has taken an oath of fealty, to inhabit the realm peaceably and enjoy his goods.
July 17. Jrupeximus and confirmation of letters patent of the king's father Westminster. Richard, duke of York, dated at Waltham, 1 May, 32 Henry VI.. being a grant for life to his servant William Skypwith, knight, of an annuity of 20/. from the issues of his manor and lordship of Hattefeld, co. York.
For 20«. paid in the hanaper.
Oct. 8. Grant for life to William Pecche, knight, one of the king's carvers, of
Westminster. 40/. yearly from the issues of the county of Kent. By p.s.
Mbmbrane 11.
July 5. Grank in frank almoin to the prioress and convent of St. Mary de Pre
Westminster, hy St. Albans, co. Hertford, of the alien priory and manor of Wenge, co. Bucicingham, late pertaining to the abbey of St. Nicholas by Angers in Normandy, and the parish church of Wenge pertaining to the priory, with all hundreds, manors, lands, knights' fees and other possessions and the advowson of the vicarage of Wenge, quit of all tithes, subsidies and tallages, that they may celebrate divine service daily in their church for the good estate of the king and for his soul after death and those of his progenitors.
ByK.
May 11. Grant for life to the king's servitor William Norbourgh of the crstody of
Westminster, his manor of Shene, with the accnmstomed fees. By p.s.
54 CALENDAR OP PATENT ROLLS.
1461. Membrane 1) — cont.
July 24. Confirmation and grant in frank almoin to Thomas Ohaundeler, the WestmiDBter. warden, and the fellows of the college of St. Marj of Wjmton, in Oxford, commonly called ^ Saint Marye College of Winchestre in Oxenford ' (New College), of the manors of Newynton Longvyle with all other manors, lands, rents, fees, advowsons and other possessions formerly pertaining to the priory of St. Faith, Longvyle, which they have hel<l for some time, and release to them of all profits pertaining to the king from the same, rendering to the king a red rose at Midsummer.
By p.s. [279] and for 100$. paid in the hanaper.
Nov. 13. Grant for life to William Harold, * gentllman,* of all messuages, lands and
Westminster, tenements in Anleyston iUias Ballianely, co. Dublin, in Ireland, and all
messoagep, lands, tenements, rents, and services with appurtenances in
Hamondeston and Symoneston in the said county, attaining to the value of
10/. yearly. By p.8.
Nov. 6. The like to the king's servant Walter Harayrig of the office of ranger of
Westmiaster. the king's chase of Cramburne, co. Dorset, in the same manner as he held it by letters patent of the king*s father. By p.s.
Nov. 15. General pardon to Robert G^liug of Richemond^ co. York, 'yoman.' Westminster. By p.s.
The like to the following : — John Stannall of Richemond, 'cardmaker,* in the county of York,
* yonum.' Thomas Cowton of Richemond, co. York, * yoman.'
Nov. 2. Grant for life to the king's servitor John Wenlok of Wenlok, knight, of
Westminster, the office of the stewardship of the king's castle and lordship of Berkamstede,
with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Nov. 18. The like to John Burley of the office of warrener of Cockam and Bray, Westminster, co. Berks, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Nov. 15. Grant in fee simple to John Stapelhill of all manors, messuages, lands^
Westminster, tenements, rents, advowsons, etc. in Donsford, Fulford, Melhewyssh,
Crokkerne Well and Fennymyle, co. Devon, late of Baldwin Fulford,
knight, rebel, convicted of high treason. By p.s.
MSMBRANB 10.
July 26. Grant to John, lord Stourton, Richard Chok, serjeant-at-law, John Sharp, Westminster. William Codir, William Howell and Richard Kayton of 2000/. at the hands of the receivers of the issues of the possessions late of James Ormond, earl of Wilts, viz. 600/. at each succeeding Michaelmas, to be by them distributed to the king's subjects of London, Bristol, Salisbury, Ludlowe and other places of the realm, in lieu of the same sum appointed to be paid to the latter by the Genoese for certain injuries, which was delivered to the said earl, late treasurer of England, and not distributed by him. By p.8.
March 12. Appointment, during good behaviour, of the king's servant Richard
Westminster. Foweler as solicitor of the king, receiving 10/. yearly at the hands of the
receiver-general of the duchy of Cornwall. By K.
Oct. 12. Grant for life to Christopher Sent Laurence, knight, lord of Howeth in
Westminster. Ireland, for his good service to the king's father, of the constableship of
the king's castle of Dublin, with the accustomed fees at the hands of the
treasurer of Ireland. By p.s.
Aug. 17. Grant to the mayor and society of merchants of the staple of Calais of
Wostininster. Ss. Sd» from the subsidy of each sack of wool and 6s, Sd, from the subsidy
of each 240 wool-fcils to bo shipped by them in any ports of England until
they shall be fully satisfied of 1000/. lent by thorn to the king. By p.s.
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Oct. 14. Grant for life to the king's servant John Davy of the custody of the king's Weirtiiiiiister. mmor of Kennyngton, co. Surrey, with a rabbit warren and garden adjacent, with the aocustomed fees from ihe issues of the manor. By p.s.
Vacated because on another roll,
Oct. 17. The like to Robert Spaldyng of the office of one of the king's Serjeants at
Weetminster. arms, in the place of Alexander Shefeld, with wages of I2d. daily from the
fee farm and issues of the dty and counties of London and Middlesex and
a livery of the suit of other Serjeants yearly at Christmas at the great
wardrobe. By K.
Dec. 14. Licence for the men of the mystery of tailors of the city of Salisbury to Westminster, become one body and community and to form a fraternity or guild of them- selves and others, men and women, in the chapel of St. John the Baptist within the parish church of St. Thomas the Martyr, to be called the guild of St. John the Baptist, to choose two wardens for their governance, and to have power to acquire possessions and to sue and be sued and punish their members ; and to found a perpetual chantry of one chaplain to celebrate divine service daily at the altar of St. John in the said church for the good estate of the king and themselves and for their souls after death and those of the king's father and progenitors, and to acquire lands and other possessions in mortmain to the value of 20/. yearly for his sustenance. By p.s.
Nov. 22. Pardon to William Gosse, heir and tenant of the lands late of Richard Westminster. GK>sse, late one of the collectors of the customs and subsidies of wools, hides and wool-fells and the petty custom and the subsidy of tonnage and poundage in the port of Briggewater and ports and places adjacent, deceased, and to Marjory, late the wife of the latter, executrix of his will and adminis- tratrix of his goods, of all trespasses, offences, debts, arrears and forfeitures.
By p.s.
Nov. 26. Presentation of Owin Licit, rector of Hodnette, in the diocese of Coventry
Westminster, and Lichfield, to the church of Towyn Meronnygh, in the diocese of
Bangor, on an exchange of benefices with John Brugge, rector of the
church. By p.s.
Membrane 9.
Oct. 5. Grant for life to Richard Chokke of a yearly rent of 20/. from the issues
Westminster, of the king's lordship or manor of Cianborne, co. Dorset, and a tun of Ghiscon wine yearly at Christmas from the king's prises in the port of Bristol. Mandate in pursuance to the receivers of the manor.
Nov. 9. Mandate to all bailiffs and others to permit Robert de Lynton, bachelor of
Westminster, either law, a native of Scotland, dwelling within the realm, to inhabit the
realm of England and enjoy his goods. By EI.
Nov. 7. Grant for life to Ralph Machon, king's esquire, of the ofiice of collector oi
Westminster, tolls at the bridge called * Newnhambrigge,' with fees to the value of 20
marks yearly from the issues of his office, as he had in the time of
Henry VI. By p^
Nov. 13. The like to John Shute, one of the yeomen of the crown, of the office of
Westminster, porter of the king's castle of Hadlegh alicu Hadley, co. Essex, receiving the
accustomed fees, viz. 3<f. daily, from 4 March last, from the fee farm of the
town of Colcestre. By p.s.
Nov. 19. Grant to Nicholas Lathell of the Exchequer of 20/. yearly from 4 March
Westminster, last from the issues of the counties of Bedford and Buckingham, until he
shall have another office or gift to that value. By p.s.
Nov. 20. Appointment of Francis de Copinis, bishop of Ternl (Interamnen*)^ as Westminnter. proctor und envoy of the king at the court of Rome. [Fcedera,'}
56 CALENDAR OP PATENT BOLLS.
146 L Membrane 9-^c&nt.
Nov. 17. Grant for life to the king's servitor John Acton, esqnire, of the office of
Westminster, ranger of ChaspeU, Iverley and Asshewode within the king's forest of
Kjmvare with the offices of steward of the forest and bailiff of Ghaspell and
lyerlej, with stanks, * wayyes/ ^ strajes,' herbage, pannage and wood called
^ wjndfaisy' rendering I3s. 4(L yearly at the Exchequer. By p.8.
Nov. 20. The like to Louis John of the custody of the king's park of Fulbrokc, Wcstminfter. co. Warwick, with the accustomed fees. By p.a.
Not. 22. The like to Richard Coldale of the custody of the passage of the water Westminster, of Sulwath in the marches of Scotland, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
Nov. 17. The like to Henry Trencheard, esquire, of the office of the forestership of
Westminster, the king's forest in the Isle of Wight and the custody of his park there,
receiving fees as in the times of Edward III. and Bichard II. from the
issues of the island and the king's lordship there, with all other profits
pertaining to the same. By p.s.
Nov. 25. The like to the king's servant Christopher Foumes of the office of
Westminster, ranger of the king's forest of Kyngi^bere by Winchester alicu Westbere and
the custody of his woods called 'Papinholt' and 'Shrowenore' within the
forest, with the accustomed fees from the issues of the county of
Southampton.
Vacated because otherwise below.
Nov. 27. Appointment, during good behaviour, of Henry Elham and Hugh Huls
Westminster, as auditors of all accounts of chamberlains, sheriffs, escheators, ringilds,
rhaglaws {raglatorum\ farmers and other ministers in the counties of
Chester and Flint in the parts of North Wales, receiving fees as in the
times of Edward III. and Richard IL By bill of treasurer.
Membrane 8.
Nov. 20. Inspeximus and confirmation to the mayor, bailiffs and burgesses of Westminster. Quenesburgh in the Isle of Shepeye, co. Kent, of a charter dated 20 March, 1 Bichard II. [Charter Roily 1 Richard II, ^ No. 13], inspecting and confirming a charter dated 10 May, 42 Edward III. [Charter RoU^ 42 Edward IIL^ No, 8], creating the town a free borough and granting to them a market and two fairs and divers other liberties and privileges.
For 20t. paid in the hanaper.
Nov. 20. Mandate to all bailiffs and others to permit John Grenelawe, ^ taylour,' a
Westminster, native of Aburden in Scotland, dwelling at Canterbury, who has taken an
oath of fealty, to inhabit the realm of England peaceably and enjoy his
goods. By p.s.
Nov. 26. Grant for life to the king's servant William Sturmy of the office of
Westminster, keeper of the king's park of Hampstede Marshall, co. Berks, from 6 April
last, with fees as in the times of Edward III. and Richard II. from the
issues of the king's manor or lordship of Hampstede Marshall. By p.s.
The like to the said WOliam of the office of bdliff of the said manor.
By p.s.
Nov. 29* General pardon to William Staynour of Coventre, ^ yoman.' By p.s.
Westminster.
Nov. 25. Grant for life to the king's servitor Roland Symondys of the office of Westminster, parker of the king's park of Fekenham and keeper of Barowhill with a plot and stank appertaining, with the accustomed fees irom the revenues of the said lordship. By p.s
Nov. 29. Grant in frank almoin to Elizabeth, the abbess, and the convent of St.
Westminster. Saviour and SS. Mary and Bridget, Syon, of the order of St. Augustine, of
the priory of St. Michael's Mount in Cornwall belonging to the duchy of
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Cornwall, the manor of Tjleshidoy formerly parcel of the abbey of Caen, the manor and rectory of Felstede, co. Essex, formerly parcel of the same, all lands late of the abbey of St, Nicholas, Angers, in Spaldyng, co. Lincoln, and all fruits of the church of Cosham, co. Wilts, with all hundreds, leets, courts, wapentakes, views of frank pledge, manors, lands, churches, knights' feesj advowsoDs and other appurtenances, to pray for the good estate of the king and Cicely his mother and for their souls afler death and those of Richard, late duke of York, his father, and his progenitors, and to do other works of piety. By p.8.
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Nov. 24. Grant for life to Thomas Wath of the office of aldei*man of Westgato Westminstor. within the city of Canterbury, with the accustomed fees. By p.s.
June 1. Grant to the king's servitor Roger Eyeton of the office of constable of
Westminiter. the king's castle of Shrewsbury and the custody of the gaol there with the
accustomed fees i'rom the fee farm of the town of Shrewsbury, and of a
meadow called ' Shirrieff Modowe by Hencote,' late in the tenure of Thomas
Herford, rendering I2d. yearly at the Exchequer. By p.s.
Nov. 27. Mandate to all bailiffs and others to permit John of Guthrie, a native of
Westminster. St. Andrews in Scotland, dwelling within the parish of St. Botolph without
Algate, London, who has taken an oath of fealty, to inhabit the realm
peaceably and enjoy his goods. By p.s.
Nov. 28. Pardon to Henry Chichele, late of London, esquire, of his outlawry in Westminster, the county of Surrey for not appearing before John Prysot and his fellows, justices of the Bench in the late reign, to satisfy William Clement^ citizen and clothier of London, son of John Clement, late citizen and tailor of London, and executor of his will, touching a debt of 11/. which the said John recovered against him and 7 marks damages, he having surrendered to the Flete prison and the said William having acknowledged hmiself satisfied on 27 November, as appears by certificate of Robert Danby, chief justice.
Nov. 22. Grant for life to William Bradshawe, esquire, of 100^. and 20 marks Westminster, yearly from the issues of the king's part of the lordship of Cotynham, CO. York, in lieu of grants to him by the king's father of the said sums from his lordship of Wakefeld and from the issues of his lordships in the counties of Somerset and Dorset by letters patent dated at LucUowe, 39 (fie) January, 30 Henry VI., and at London, 20 November 39 Henry VI., respectively. By p.s.
Nov. 18. Confirmation and grant for life to John Walton, chaplain, of the chantry — • within the king's manor of Clypston with the chapel of St. Edwin within his forest of Shirwode, which were granted to him by letters patent dated 19 December, 35 Henry VL, and of 100#. yearly from 4 March last from the issues of the counties of Nottingham and Derby, in the same manner as like allowances on the Great Roll of 29 Edward III. by Walter de Monte GK>meri, sherifi^, to Robert Rotonr, chaplain, and on the Great Roll of 6 Richard 11. by John de Leek, sherifi^, to John Davy of Chillewell, chap, lain ; that he may pray for the good estate of the king and for his soul and those of his progenitors. By p.8.
Nov. 25. Grant for life to Thomas Say of the ofiice of coroner of the marshalsea of
Westmioster. the king's household with the accustomed fees, lately granted for life to
John Feryby, yeoman of the crown, by letters patent dated 22 April,
surrendered. By p.8.
Nov. 20. Confirmation to the dean and chapter of Holy Trinity, Waterford,
Westminster. Ireland, of a grant to them by letters patent dated 17 February, 20 Henry
VL, of 16/. 13*. M. yearly from the issues of the fee farm of the city of
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Waterford for 80 yean firom Christtnas then last past ; and oontinnation of the grant for 40 years farther from the expiratkm of that term. By K.
Nov. 28. Grant in fee simple to the king's kinsman John, earl of Worcester, of the
Westminster, office of keeper of the king's forests of Wabrigge and Saplej, co. Huntingdon,
with underwood, herbage and pannage, reasonable sustenance for the king's
deer excepted, and all fees and profits. By p.8.
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Not. 16. Itupeximus and confirmation to Thomas Grene, knight, present tenant of Westminster, the undermentioned tenements and keeper of the forest, of letters patent dated 16 June, 6 Richard IL, inspecting and confirming to Master John Goderych, then tenant and keeper, a charter of Henry [XL], as follows : — ff. dei gratia rex Anglic daminus Hihemie dux Normannie et Aquii" anie comet Andegavie justidariis viceeomiiibut foresiariis et omnibus haUivis etfidelibut suis saluiem. Sciatis not dediue et hoc present i carta nostra cot^rmasse Bronemanno foreHario nostro pro fideli ser- vido suo illud tenementum in dominico nostro quod vocatur Pokell cum omnibus pertinentiis suis quod est inter dominicum boscum nostrum de Wackefeld et feodum Leticie de Ferrariis de Passeham^ cum dotni- bus cum hominibus et eorum sequelig et cum omnibus catallis suis quod habeant libermn ingressum et exitum in dominicis boscis nostris et in foresta nostra de Wytlowod cum omnimodis bestiis suis et quod habeant percursum per totam forestam twstram cum porcis suts el sint quieti de pannagio et de expeditatione canum et de tolneto in omnibus f oris et undents sine districtione et occasione et dictus Brune^ mannus capiat pannagium de hominibus suis quando agistatores nostri ceperint pannagium nostrum libere et quiete, Preterea dedi^ mus dido Bruemanno illam culturam terre de dominico nostro que vocatur la Leye cum suis pertinentiis et visum liberi plegii de homini- bus suis cum catallis cujuscumque fugitivi sui et iatronis convicti ubicutnque fuerint inventi et si quis de hominibus suis occiderit tUium dictus Brunemannus habeat catalla ipsius et illius qui convictus fuerit pro vemUione nostra libere et quiete. Preterea dedimus dicto Brune- manno bussellum et galonem secundam assisam regni nostri et placitum de hutesio et sanguine fuso super dictum tenementum et de pane et cervisia et omnia hujusmodi amerciamenta in curia sua cum omnibus transgressionibus et libertatibus predictis libere et quiete. Dedimus etiam dicto Brunemanno et heredibus stiis custodiam foreste nostre de Wyilewod injeodo et ea que pertifient adfirmam suam nobis faciendam in dominicis boscis nostris sine vasto reddendo nobis anntia/tm triginta et tres solidos et quatuor denarios et sepedictus Brunetnannus et here- des sui sint quiete de comitatu et hundredis de assisis et summonitione de sectis et occasionibus in perpetuum. Preterea volumus quod unus homo de predictis hominibus quem eligerit veniat coram justiariis nostris itinerantibus cum inpartibus illis venerint ostensurus ea queper^ tinent ad coronam nostram. Et concedimus quod dictus Brunemannus reddat nobis Jirmam per annum pro predicto tenemento scilicet duos solidos adfestum sancti Michaelis pro otnnibus que nobis pertinent salva venatione nostra et morte hominis et viridi et latrone convicto, Prohibemus etiam quod nullus vicecomes forestarius vel alius ballivus ingressum habeat in dicto tenemento neque in libertate ista nisi fuerit pro viridi vel pro venatione nostra seti detentione firme nostre et tunc fiat per summonitionem scaccarii nostri et non aliter, Et nos et heredes nostri predictum tenetfientum cum omnibus libertatibus pre- die f is dido Brunemanno et heredibus suis cotttra omnes hof nines warantizabimus. Et suscepimus in protedionem et defensionem nos- tram homines terras d possessiones quas didus Brunemannus et
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heredes sui passini adipUd in Anglia, In cuius ret iettitnonium hanc cartam nostram