• Close Rolls, Edward IIIFebruary 1334

chattels in co. York. Peter de Salso Marisco, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William de Melton, archbishop of York, 40 l .; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York. Cancelled on

• Close Rolls, Edward IIIMarch 1353

1353 March 13. Westminster. To the sheriff of York. Like order, ' mutatis mutandis ,' to cause a verderer for the forest of Galtres to be elected in place of Anketinus Salvayn, deceased. March 18. Westminster. To the sheriff of

• Close Rolls, Henry IV1402

assigns of John de Drax. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents and services in Gressebroke and Nethirhalgh co. York which they have by gift of the said Robert. Dated Westminster, Wednesday after Michaelmas 4 Henry IV. Memorandum of

• Close Rolls, Richard IINovember 1394

his father's lands; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and for half a mark paid in the hanaper the knight has respited his homage until Michaelmas next. 1 Tested by Edmund duke of York, guardian of England.

• Close Rolls, Richard IIDecember 1394

( sic ), in favour of Thomas de Brymston of Haxnes by Scardeburgh chaplain at suit of John Whyteby for detinue of chattels to the value of 10 l . 1 Tested by Edmund duke of York, guardian of England.

• Close Rolls, Richard IIMarch 1395

John Hekelton of Yorkshire, in favour of Richard Wentland chaplain and Joan Albon, executors of William Albon, at suit of Ralph Gyddyng of Huntyngdoun for render of 6 l . 1 Tested by Edmund duke of York, guardian of England.

• Close Rolls, Richard IIJanuary 1395

'Walssheman,' if taken at suit of John Gace and Joan his wife against the said John Shelforde, John his brother and Richard 'brother of John brother of John' averring threats. 1 Tested by Edmund duke of York, guardian of England.

• Close Rolls, Henry VISeptember-November 1426

is too sick and aged to exercise that office. Sept. 13. Westminster. Order to the sheriffs of the city of York for election of a coroner instead of Richard Lucas, who is insufficiently qualified. Oct. 26. Westminster. Like order, mutatis

• Close Rolls, Henry VIJanuary 1430

of Thornton co. Suffolk 'gentilman,' John Geney of Knotteshale co. Suffolk 'gentilman' and Robert Kyrton of Kyngeston upon Hull co. York 'marchant' to William Phelipp knight, Thomas Walber clerk, Richard Aghton esquire, John Bertram and William Morley. Recognisance for 500

• Close Rolls, Henry VIOctober 1438

abbot is bound to render to the king for the keeping of a mediety of the church of Roderham co. York, which is of the alien abbot of Clairvaux; as the king has granted the same to the said Henry

• Close Rolls, Edward IIIOctober 1356

prayers for the king and the prince for the further success of the war and the desired issue. [ Foedera . ] The like to J. archbishop of York, and to all the bishops of England. [ Ibid . ]

• Close Rolls, Edward IIIDecember 1376

fellow, Augustine Boneton of Luca merchant dwelling in the city of London and Roger de Morton merchant and citizen of York. Licence to make letters of exchange to their fellows in foreign parts for 4,000 l . there payable to

• Close Rolls, Richard IIOctober 1377

1377 Oct. 13. Westminster. To the sheriff of York. Order to pay to William de Sutheworth 3 d . a day for life, according to letters patent of the late king, confirmed by the king, granting him for good service

• Close Rolls, Richard IISeptember 1378

Westminster. The same in favour of William de Feriby clerk, going to the court of Rome for furtherance of business affecting the archbishop of York with three . . . . and three horses, taking 100 s . for expenses.

• Close Rolls, Richard IINovember 1391

. which they are bound to render yearly for the moiety of that town called 'Erlespare' to pay to Isabel duchess of York 50 l . a year for life which the king has granted her. Et erat patens .

• Close Rolls, Richard IIDecember 1396

To Richard Clifforde keeper of the great wardrobe. Order to account with Thomas archbishop of York late chancellor, or with his ministers, for the wax to him due by reason of his office from 28 September 15 Richard II, on

• Close Rolls, Henry IVJanuary 1402

of Canterbury in the cathedral church of St. Paul London or elsewhere on Monday in the first week of Lent. Like writ to R. archbishop of York. [ Report on Dignity of a Peer , iv. p . 778. ]

• Close Rolls, Henry VMarch 1414

of his office from 21 March last, and to deliver to his ministers what is in arrear. March 1. Westminster. Order to the sheriff of York for election of a coroner instead of Lawrence de la More, who is dead.

• Close Rolls, Henry VJanuary 1417

lands in Ireland, or of their attorneys, to assign dower thereof to Philippa who was wife of Edward duke of York, and the issues thereof taken; as having taken of her an oath etc. on 26 February last the king

• Close Rolls, Edward INovember 1285

York. Order to deliver to the dean and chapter of York the manor of Thorp, near York, to be held by them in name of custody, as the king learns by inquisition taken by Malcolm and the sheriff of