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by William le Chaundeler, Adam de Derlingtone, Hug h le Taverner, Robert de Wellested, Robert de Pampesworth, William le Taverner, "chaucer," John Wynebaud, barber, William Dilhay, "chaundeler," Dyonisius le Orfevere, William de Harwe, William de Kent, "taillur," and William de

• Memorials1374

of March, in the 48th year of our reign in England, and in France the 35th." Lease to Geoffrey 9 Chaucer of the dwelling-house at Algate. 48 Edward III. A.D. 1374. Letter-Book G. fol. cccxxi. (Latin.) "To all persons to

• Wills45 Edward III (1371-2)

rochet. 1 Bureller, or maker of a coarse cloth called "borel" or "burel." "Borel men" or "folk," as mentioned by Chaucer and other early English writers, says Riley, were humble laymen, customarily dressed in this cloth (see 'Lib. Cust.,' Glossary,

• Introduction

died in or about 1315, leaving a widow, Mary, who afterwards married another Chaucer named Richard, also a citizen and vintner of London. This Richard le Chaucer was in 1319 appointed a scrutineer of wine according to the custom of

• Close Rolls, Edward IIIOctober 1352

seisin. Dated at London, 10 October, 26 Edward III. Witnesses: Henry Pycard, Simon Dolsely, Henry Vannere, John de Rothynge, John Chaucer, citizens of London, Sir William Vaghan, William de Darsham, John de Berland, Adam de Eredale, John de Bergholte of

• Close Rolls, Henry IVNovember 1402

59 days. Sussex. John Dalyngrugge and Henry Husee knights 24 l . ( sic ) for 61 days. Oxfordshire. Thomas Chaucer and Thomas Wykham 24 l . ( sic ) for 61 days. Berkshire. John Arches and Robert James 24

• Close Rolls, Richard IIDecember 1395

2. Westminster. To the escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to give Thomas Chaucer and Maud his wife seisin of the manor of Ewelme, two thirds ( sic ) of the wood and underwood therein excepted; as of the manors and lands

• Close Rolls, Henry IVOctober 1405

erat patens . Oct. 14. Westminster. To John Hende mayor of the city of London. Order in room of Thomas Chaucer the king's serjeant, his chief butler, to admit Nicholas Clent, whom the butler has appointed, to exercise the office

• Close Rolls, Henry IVDecember 1406

165 days. Sussex. John Pelham and John Dalyngrugge knights 68 l . 8 s . for 171 days. Oxfordshire. Thomas Chaucer and John Willicotes 68 l . 8 s . for 171 days. Berkshire. Lawrence Dru and Thomas Chelray 68

• Close Rolls, Henry IVJune 1408

12 October 9 Henry IV. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July. William Walsyngham, otherwise called William 'of the Saucerie,' to Thomas Chaucer, Robert James and Thomas Edward, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor and advowson of Tidemersshe

• Close Rolls, Edward IIIDecember 1360

moveable and immovable, with power of distraint if the rent be in arrear. Witnesses: John Aubrey, William de Essex, Nicholas Chaucer, Roger de Balton, John Pentrie, Robert de Strode. Dated London, 2 December 34 Edward III. Memorandum of acknowledgment in

• Close Rolls, Henry VINovember-December 1423

the now grantor, and Henry Drew made a release thereof to the now grantor, his heirs and assigns. Witnesses: Thomas Chaucer, Thomas Stonor, Ralph Adam, Henry Cryppes, John atte Water, Lawrence atte Hethe, John Oxlade. Dated Stokynchurche, 8 December 2

• Close Rolls, Henry VINovember 1425

Henry Assheburne ( as above ). ( Like ) recognisance. Nov. 12. Westminster. John Langley of Bristol 'marchant' to Thomas Chaucer the chief butler, Thomas Walsyngham esquires, and Thomas Haseley clerk. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in

• Close Rolls, Henry VI1428

wife, late the wife of John Joce of Middlesex late of the county of Suthampton and his executrix, to Thomas Chaucer of Oxfordshire esquire. General release of all personal actions. Dated 12 February 6 Henry VI. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13

• Close Rolls, Henry VIMay 1436

William earl of Suffolk, Robert lord Wylughby, William lord Ferrers of Groby, Ralph Boteler, Maurice Bruyn, John Moungomery knights, Thomas Chaucer, Richard Baynarde, Richard Alrede and Robert Boydoun. Charter of the grantors' estate in the manors of 'Westhorndoun,' Gynge Rauff,

• Close Rolls, Henry VI1453

Oysell co. Suthampton which, by fine levied in the king's court, the grantor had jointly with Thomas Camoys knight, Thomas Chaucer esquire, Henry Merston, William Warde, John Marnham, clerks, Reynold Curteys, Henry Casewyke and Robert Barbot esquires, all now deceased,

• Close Rolls, Richard IIMarch 1399

the receivers, farmers, bailiffs or occupiers of the town of Walyngforde for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas Chaucer esquire during his life 20 marks a year which the king has granted him of the farm of that

• Close Rolls, Richard IIApril 1399

late duke of Lancastre. Order so long as the same shall be in the king's hand to pay to Thomas Chaucer 20 l . a year which by several letters patent, confirmed by the king, the said duke grant ed

• Close Rolls, Henry VSeptember 1414

in the port of Lenne, which Robert 'of the Hirun' has delivered to the said Simon. Thomas Hereyerd to Thomas Chaucer and Maud his wife, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manors of 'Estworldham' and 'Westworldham' co.

• Close Rolls, Henry VNovember 1415

and the issues thereof taken; as it is found by inquisition, taken before the escheator, that William Philipp knight, Thomas Chaucer esquire, Thomas Deram, John Throgmarton and John Wode were seised of the said house or lordship with all lands