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C 61/82 43 Edward III (1369-70)

Introduction.

The roll is almost totally dominated by the recommencement of warfare with France. Following Edward of Woodstock, the prince of Aquitaine's successful campaign in Castile in 1367, the position of the English in Aquitaine had deteriorated dramatically. This can be put down to a number of factors. Firstly, the costs of the campaign in Castile had been very considerable, and King Pedro I had proved unwilling and incapable of paying any of the costs that he had promised to meet in return for the English military aid that had restored him to his throne. Faced with severe financial difficulties and with no prospect of any financial support from Edward III, his father, the prince was forced to look for other means of raising money from his own lordships both in England and Aquitaine. In Aquitaine this took the form of a fouage or hearth tax, which although it had regularly levied in the principality since 1364, was certainly unwelcome, and set at a higher level than had been attempted previously. Secondly, many lords who found themselves under the prince's lordship became increasingly dissatisfied with his rule. Many of these no doubt had genuine grievances, some that had resulted from the warfare between the two kingdoms and the resultant negotiated peace, others were opportunists who saw greater benefits from supporting the French. But this was all compounded by the loss of leadership on the English side in the principality. The prince returned from the Castilian campaign in failing health, and throughout 1368 and 69 was bedridden for months at a time. ¹ This unknown illness was to plague the prince for the remainder of his life, and was also to have an impact on the way the prince interacted with his subjects, and in particular his noble subjects. Most dramatically the prince fell out with the count of Armagnac over the levying of the fouage of 1368 in this latter lordships, and with the lord of Albret who had married a sister-in-law of King Charles V of France (4 May 1368). Before the Castilian campaign the prince had been able to win opponents over with the splendour of his court, and with his generosity, but ill and in financial difficulties, he was unable to continue in this way particularly with Armagnac and Albret who were penniless because of their capture by Gaston Fébus at the battle of Launac (5 December 1362). Those that who followed Armagnac and Albret turned to the French, ultimately appealing to Charles V. He eventually received them, and this gave that king the opportunity to renege on his oaths sworn in relation to the treaty of Brétigny-Calais. The war rapidly gained momentum with forces loyal to the French overrunning the Rouergue and Quercy, with the duke of Anjou leading an army into the east of the principality using bribery as much as force to obtain rallying and submission. The English response saw the dispatch of John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke, and Edmund of Langley, earl of Cambridge, with their retinues to the principality, along with numerous other groups of soldiers, and following discussions in the June parliament of 1369, saw Edward III resume the title of king of France. ² But despite this, the lack of men, money and effective leadership throughout 1369 meant that the English were able to do little more than garrison the major towns and castles, and manage a retreat in the best way that they could, but contrary to assumed ideas the prince's rule had more local support than historians usually believe. ³

Like so many of the Gascon Rolls, this roll only hints at the events outlined above, and like most of the rolls for the duration of the principality of Aquitaine, the vast majority of entries consist of letters of protection and attorney for those going to or staying in Aquitaine. That the numbers are so overwhelming in this roll clearly reveals that major military activity was underway, and many familiar names occur amongst those receiving letters, including John Chandos, Nigel Loring, Thomas de Wettenhall, Walter Huet and the Peters de Veel, father and son. ⁴ In addition to these entries relating to the soldiers themselves, there are a number of entries - orders for the arrest of shipping - which were clearly intended for the shipping of troops and equipment, ⁵ and orders for the arraying of archers in Derbyshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire and Yorkshire. ⁶ The prince was also given a licence for some of his servants to buy preserved fish for the maintenance of the household of the prince in Aquitaine. ⁷

Beyond these more obvious entries directly relating to the war, there are very few other entries in the roll, but those that there are are of the greatest of interest, though some of these also relate to the war. One entry picks up on an issue that concerned Edward III throughout the duration of the principality, the hearing of appeals out of his son's jurisdiction. ⁸ The king had in previous years been happy to appoint individuals to hold the appeals, but for some reason that is not entirely clear, the king decided to cede this right to his son. The king was simply happy to draw up the text of the letter, which was sent to his son, with a space left for the prince to insert the names of the commissioners to hear the appeals. ⁹ One possibility behind this decision on the part of the king, may be a response to the appeals submitted by the prince's opponents to Charles V, permitting the prince a securer control of justice in the principality. ¹⁰

Of particular interest are the small group of entries relating to the king's resumption of the title king of France. As stated above Edward III had resumed the title of king of France following the June parliament held at Westminster in 1369. The reasons for the resumption of the title are set out in full in several entries on the roll. In two entries, being alternative versions of the same letter in Anglo-Norman French and Latin, reveal the very real anger of Edward III with the perfidy of his French opponents, and in particular with Charles V. ¹¹ The English view of the events of Philip VI's adoption of the title of king of France, and the setting aside of Edward III's claim to the French crown, the war with John II his son, and his capture at the battle of Poitiers, the negotiation of the peace which ultimately became the treaty of Brétigny-Calais which John and Charles his son swore to uphold, and finally the failure of Charles to keep to the terms of the peace, in the transfer of lands, the payments of money and the making of renunciations of sovereignty. Although the detail is clearly English propaganda aimed at eliciting ecclesiastical and lay support of the English cause, it reveals the very real anger of Edward III and his son with the perceived duplicity of the French. Charles is alleged to have replied in a 'rambling' manner to the king's demands, and to have plotted with some of the king's subjects. He had made war on Edward and his people, and had behaved in a less creditable than even the 'perfidious Saracens' in the treatment of prisoners. He had even attempted to delete the names of Edward and his son 'from the record of Christian Princes'. Edward III clearly recognised the threat that he and his son faced with Charles V making inroads into the English lordships on the continent, and the detailed letters that the king sent to his son to reproduce and send out to lords in Aquitaine needed to be this detailed to set out the English position and to claim the support owed by those lords to Edward and his son. As a further incentive to those who remained loyal, the king sanctioned his son the prince to have it proclaimed that all conquests made from the king's enemies should be held by those making the conquests, with minor exceptions. ¹²

Unlike the previous rolls, only one entry relates to an appeal. This entry marks a continuation of a case that runs through previous rolls and relates to the dispute between the lords of Caupenne, Cantemerle and Poyaler, and Bérart II d'Albret. Orders were once again given to do justice to the lords, though this must have been rendered more difficult because of the renewal of the war. ¹³

Finally two important confirmations are made in the roll, one for a Poitevin abbey, and the other for Sir John Chandos. The confirmation for the abbey of Saint-Maixent (in Poitou) recites a whole sequence of grants and acknowledgments by kings of France, as well as actions by Sir John Chandos, and of Edward of Woodstock's deputy in Saint-Maixent, and relate to the protection of the abbey and the resort jurisdiction that it lay under. ¹⁴ The confirmation for Chandos relates back to lands and castles placed in Chandos' custody, the same having been granted by the duke of Orléans to Edward III's youngest son Thomas of Woodstock. Chandos had been appointed to the custody in 1366, and the confirmation of Chandos' custody might have been because of the threat to them from the French. ¹⁵

Jonathan Mackman & Simon J. Harris.

1.: That the illness had become quite serious by the beginning of 1369 might explain the departure of Guillaume Hamon, the prior of Cogges (in Oxfordshire), at this time to the principality. He received letters of protection on 10 February 1369 ( entry 6.16 ). Hamon was a Norman, who had spent his life in the service of Edward III, and had been the king's surgeon in 1349, and had also been employed as an envoy on missions abroard for the king. These dual roles must have equipped him admirably for service to the invalid prince in the charged atmosphere in Aquitaine at the time.
2.: Only a protection for the earl of Pembroke is recorded on the roll ( entry 49 ), but numerous letters of protection and attorney for many of those going with the earls do appear as well.
3.: For detailed accounts and analysis of the events of this period, see Barber, Edward, prince of Wales and Aquitaine , pp. 207-37; Pépin, 'Towards a new assessment of the Black Prince's principality of Aquitaine', Nottingham Medieval Studies , L (2006), pp. 1-41; Green, The Black Prince , pp. 171-97; Ormrod, Edward III , pp. 498-523; Sumption, Trial by Fire , pp. 568-85.
4.: entry 7 , entry 148 , entry 142 , entry 17.9 , entry 17.10 , entry 30 , entry 135 & entry 135.1 .
5.: entry 45 , entry 46 , entry , entry 47 , entry 48 , entry 48.1 & entry 48.2 .
6.: entry 119 , entry 119.1 , entry 119.2 .
7.: entry 167 .
8.: entry 178 .
9.: A memorandum following the entry records the king's ceding of the authority ( entry 179 ).
10.: It is also possible that the prince had always nominated the commissioners informally, and Edward III had then formally appointed them. The entry on this roll may merely be a change in the way that the previous arrangement worked.
11.: entry 177 & entry 180 .
12.: entry 151 .
13.: entry 100 . The lords were also give power to plead by attorneys ( entry 101 ).
14.: entry 44 .
15.: entry 171 .

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For general attorney.

27 January 1369 . Westminster .

To all bailiffs and faithful people.

Letters of general attorney for one year for Nevill William de Neville, kt , who is going to Gascony in the king's service in the company of the king's son, John [de Hastings], earl of Pembroke , nominating William de Blakeden and Thomas de Hexham alternately, to win and lose in all pleas and legal cases, moved or to be moved by Neville, or brought against him in whatever court of England. ¹

Woll David de Wollore, clerk , received the attorneys.

The following, going to the same place, have similar letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating the following:

1.1: 28 January 1369 . Westminster .

Bereford Baldwin de Barford , nominating Tetlesworth Nicholas de Tetsworth and Hetheryngton Richard de Hetherington .

John de Tamworth, clerk , received the attorneys.

1.2: Same as above

Malyns Reynold de Malins, kt , nominating Englefeld John de Englefield and Thomas, son of Barentyn Thomas de Barantyn .

Richard de Ravenser received the attorneys.

1.3: Same as above

John, son of Lestraunge John le Strange of Mudele Middle , nominating Burmyngeham Fulk de Birmingham, kt , and Thomas de Norton .

John de Tamworth, clerk , received the attorneys.

1.4: 29 January 1369 . Westminster .

Codenham John de Cadenham , nominating John Horald and Duffeld Thomas Duffield, clerk .

John de Tamworth, clerk , received the attorneys.

1.5: 28 January 1369 . Westminster .

Bereford Baldwin de Barford , nominating Cheyne John Cheyney, kt , and Kydlyngton Richard de Kidlington, parson of the church of Stene Steane .

The same John [de Tamworth] received the attorneys.

1.6: 30 January 1369 . Westminster .

John de Ellerton , nominating John de Whatton and John de Dunton .

Richard de Ravenser received the attorneys.

1.7: 29 January 1369 . Westminster .

The same John [de Ellerton] , nominating Folvyll John Folville and Henry de Irton .

The same Richard [de Ravenser] received the attorneys.

1.8: 30 January 1369 . Westminster .

Harewedon John de Harrowden , nominating Barentyn Thomas de Barantyn and Corbrig John de Corbridge .

John de Tamworth, clerk , received the attorneys.

1.9: 3 February 1369 . Westminster .

la Warre John de la Warr , nominating Thomas de Wyke, parson of the church of Mainechestre Mancetter , and John de Wyke .

Walter Power received the attorneys.

1.10: 3 February 1369 . Westminster .

The same John [de la Warr] , nominating Richard de Bache and John de Marcheford .

The same Walter [Power] received the attorneys.

1.11: 2 February 1369 . Westminster .

Heselrigg' Donald de Hazlerigg , going to Aquitaine in the king's service, to remain there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Heselrygg' William de Hazlerigg and Westewyk Hugh de Westwick, clerk .

Swynhop Richard de Swinhope, clerk , received the attorneys.

1.12: 4 February 1369 . Westminster .

John de Ulveston, kt , nominating Hemenhale Ralph de Hempnall and Richard Dautres .

Woll' David de Wollore received the attorneys.

1.13: Same as above

The same John [de Ulveston] , nominating Guy Crokedok and John Botild of Stovene Stoven .

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

1.14: 5 February 1369 . Westminster .

Edmund de la Pole , nominating William de Barton and Thomas de Debenham .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

1.15: Same as above

The same Edmund [de la Pole] , nominating William de Haule , parson of the church of Critlyngton Kirtlington , and Robert de Muskham, parson of the church of Bukbrok Bugbrooke .

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

1.16: 10 February 1369 . Westminster .

Edward de Twyford , nominating Robert de Twyford, kt , and John Humbleton, clerk .

Walter Power, clerk , received the attorneys.

1.17: 6 February 1369 . Westminster .

Ask Conan de Aske , nominating Laton John de Layton and Warthecopp Thomas de Warcop .

Richard de Ravenser received the attorneys.

1.18: 6 February 1369 . Westminster .

Latymer Thomas Latimer, kt , nominating John Saxton, parson of the church of Belgrave near Leycestre Leicester and Wodeford Richard de Woodford, parson of the church of Lubbenham Lubenham .

Cotyngh' Thomas de Cottingham received the attorneys.

1.19: Same as above

The same Thomas [Latimer] , nominating Matheu John Mathew of Merston Marston St Lawrence , and Stephen Hikkes of Wardon Chipping Warden .

The same Thomas [de Cottingham] received the attorneys.

1.20: 9 February 1369 . Westminster .

Cheyne Alan Cheyney, kt , nominating John de Delves, kt , and Daunport John de Davenport .

Codyngton John de Coddington, clerk , received the attorneys.

1.: As the first entry on the roll, the letters of attorney have been written out in full rather than in an abridged form as is the norm on the rolls.

2: 4 February 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Robert de Swynnerton , who is going to Aquitaine by the king's licence, to stay there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Lichefeld Simon de Lichfield and Dorlaston Robert de Darlaston alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

3: 29 January 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Berkele Edward de Berkeley, kt , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king's service, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating John, parson of the church of Elyngham Ellingham by Bongehay Bungay , and Reynold de Eccles alternately.

John de Tamworth received the attorneys.

4: 28 January 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine.

By K.

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29 January 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year, except in pleas touching the king, for Leonard, son and heir of Carreu John de Carew , kt , who is going in the king’s service to Aquitaine in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke .

By bill of p.s.

The following, setting out in the company of the same earl , have similar letters of protection for the same time:

5.1: Same as above

Robert Cook of Neubury Newbury ; Ruggelee Richard Rugeley .

By the same bill.

5.2: 29 January 1369 . Westminster .

Nevill William de Neville, kt .

By the same bill.

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29 January 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year, except in pleas touching the king, for Codenham John de Coddenham, clerk , who is going in the king’s service to Aquitaine, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

The following, going to the same place in the aforesaid service, have similar letters of protection for the same time:

6.1: Same as above

John, son of Lestraunge John le Strange ; John Berde ; Bereford Baldwin de Barford, kt ; Peter Combe .

By bill of p.s.

6.2: 2 February 1369 . Westminster .

Dighton Richard de Deighton ; Woderyngton John de Widdrington ; Heselrygg Donald de Hazlerigg .

By bill of p.s.

6.3: 1 February 1369 . Westminster .

John Berde .

By the same bill.

6.4: 5 February 1369 . Westminster .

John Wibbe .

By bill of p.s.

6.5: Same as above

John Shegh ; Burdet John Burdett .

By the same bill.

6.6: Same as above

Fyton Richard Fitton, kt .

By the same bill.

6.7: 6 February 1369 . Westminster .

Robert Tibbetot , kt .

By the same bill.

6.8: Same as above

The same Robert, by the name of Robert Tiptoft, kt . ¹

By the same bill.

6.9: Same as above

The same Robert, by the name of Robert Typetot , kt .

By the same bill.

6.10: Same as above

Robert Deincourt, kt .

By the same bill.

6.11: Same as above

Gray Edmund Grey, kt .

By the same bill.

6.12: Same as above

Barre Robert Barry, kt .

6.13: 10 February 1369 . Westminster .

Twyfod Edmund de Twyford, kt .

By p.s.

6.14: Same as above

Torynton John Torrington .

By the same writ.

6.15: Same as above

Bakepus John Bakepuiz of Barton Barton Blount .

By the same writ.

6.16: Same as above

Gillarmus, Hamonys Guillaume Hamon, prior of Cogges . ²

By the same writ.

6.17: Same as above

Robert de Kelby .

By the same writ.

1.: In the preceding entry, the name is spelled Tibbetot, hence the wording used in this entry.
2.: Hamon was a Norman who seems to have spent his life entirely in the service of the English Crown, being the king's surgeon in 1349, and apparently being employed on missions by the king ( The Heads of Religious Houses England and Wales II 1216-1377 , ed. Smith & London, p. 152.

For general attorney.

7: 3 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Chaundos John Chandos, kt , who is in the king's service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Robert de Twyford, kt , and Robert de Morton alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

8: Same as above

The same John [Chandos] has other letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating John de Humbleton, clerk .

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorney.

9: 3 February . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Arundell Edmund de Arundel, kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating John Frisel and Robert Lough alternately.

Woll David de Wollore, clerk , received the attorneys.

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10: 6 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Cherleton John de Charlton of Powys , kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Hannemer David Hanmer and Lancastre John de Lancaster alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

11: Same as above

The same John [de Charlton] has further letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating John de Delves, kt , and Banastre William Bannister of Haddenale Hadnall alternately.

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

12: Same as above

The same John [de Charlton] has further letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Lewis [Charlton], bishop of Hereford , and Ralph [de Stafford], earl of Stafford , alternately.

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

13: 7 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for the same time for fitz Waryn Fulk FitzWarin , nominating John de Osebury and Hanemer David de Hanmer etc.

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

14: Same as above

Letters of general attorney for the same time for John Caym , kt , nominating Hanmere David de Hanmer and Lancastre John de Lancaster, clerk , etc.

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

15: 6 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for the same time for Thomas, son of John de Sutton of Duddeley Dudley , nominating Lychefeld Simon de Lichfield and Darleston Richard de Darlaston etc.

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

16: 6 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for the same time for Kentwode John de Kentwood, kt , nominating Alexander Chelsey , clerk , and Aldryngton Henry de Aldrington etc.

John de Tamworth, clerk , received the attorneys.

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10 February . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Thomas West, kt , who is going to Gascony in the king's service, and staying there in the company of Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Oliver Harnham and Roger Nowe alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

The following, going to the same place, have similar letters of general attorney under the same date, nominating the following: ¹

17.1: Same as above

The same Thomas [West] , nominating Michael Skillyng and Hoghton William de Houghton .

The same Thomas [West] , nominating John Rous and Wysdom Robert Wisdom .

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

17.2: 5 February 1369 . Westminster .

John Cort , nominating Mersk Thomas de Marske and Philip de Dalton .

Thomas de Percy , nominating Kirkeby Orblawers John de Kirkby Overblow and Thomas de Motherby .

The same Thomas [de Percy] , nominating Henry de Percy, kt , and Acome John Acomb, clerk .

Walter Power received the attorneys.

17.3: 6 February 1369 . Westminster .

Harpeden William de Harpsden, kt , nominating Robert Simeon, kt , and Hanewode John de Hanwood .

John de Tamworth received the attorneys.

17.4: 10 February 1369 . Westminster .

Fitz Waryn Ivo FitzWarin, kt , nominating Chelreye Edmund de Chelrey and Robert Cok .

Codyngton John de Coddington received the attorneys.

17.5: 10 February 1369 . Westminster .

Gilbert Talbot, kt , nominating Lewis [Charlton], bishop of Hereford , and John Bridwode , clerk .

17.6: Same as above

The same Gilbert [Talbot] , nominating Mareschal Geoffrey Marshal, clerk , and John Ford .

17.7: Same as above

The same Gilbert [Talbot] , nominating Kyngesfold John Kingsfold , and Oldecastel John Oldcastle .

17.8: Same as above

The same Gilbert [Talbot] , nominating John de Bromwich, kt , and Burelay John Burley, kt .

Woll David de Wollore, clerk , received the attorneys.

17.9: 12 February 1369 . Westminster .

Huwet Walter Huet, kt , ² nominating Richard de Estham and Robert de Somerset .

17.10: Same as above

The same Walter [Huet] , nominating William de Hull, clerk , and John de la More .

Woll David de Wollore, clerk , received the attorneys.

17.11: 12 February 1369 . Westminster .

Peter de Veel, kt , nominating Robert Lough and Robert de Retford .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

17.12: 13 February 1369 . Westminster .

Nevill Robert de Neville, kt , nominating Latymer William Latimer and Nevill John de Neville .

17.13: Same as above

The same Robert [de Neville] , nominating William de Nafferton and Thomas de Hexham .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

1.: Only the two entries immediately following are under the same date; the rest have different dates, although the handwriting remains consistent throughout.
2.: On Walter Huet, captain of le Collet (in the Pays de Retz , Brittany ) since 1359 until his violent death in 1373, see Jones, M., 'La mort de Walter Huet', Bulletin de la société d'Études et de Recherches Historiques du Pays de Retz , no. 4 (1984), pp. 28-34.

18: 10 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for John de la Pole, kt , who is going in the king's service in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, Pembr' earl of Pembroke , nominating John de Cobham, lord Cobham , and Moubray John de Mowbray of Clyflond Cleveland alternately.

Codyngton John de Coddington received the attorneys.

19: Same as above

The same John de la Pole has further letters, nominating Craueford Thomas de Crawford of Cristeshall Chrishall and Lyndesele William de Lindsell .

The same Codyngton John de Coddington received the attorneys.

20: Same as above

The same John de la Pole has further letters, nominating Codyngton John de Coddington, clerk , and Bataill John Battle .

The same Codyngton John de Coddington received the attorneys.

21: 15 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Colvill John Colville, kt , who is going in the king's service in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge , nominating Thorp Thomas de Thorpe, parson of the church of Tydd Beate Marie Tydd St Mary , and John Coroner of Leveryngton Leverington alternately.

Mirf' William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

22: 14 February 1369 . Westminster .

Cifrewast Godfrey Sifrewast [has similar letters of attorney], nominating Mulsho William Moulsoe, clerk , and Hatfeld William Hatfield .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

23: 15 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Robert de Grendon, clerk , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Master William de Walton, clerk .

By Woll David de Wollore , who received the attorney in place of Suthwell John Southwell .

24: 22 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Lewis de Clifford, kt , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Henry Forester, clerk .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorney.

25: 26 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Hay John de la Haye, kt , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine, and staying there in the company of the aforesaid prince [of Aquitaine and Wales], nominating Roger de Puttenham, kt , and William de Wotton .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorney.

26: 13 February 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John Kilburn of Lughburgh Loughborough , senior , who is setting out for Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke .

By bill of p.s.

27: 9 February 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause [ volumus ], except in pleas touching the king, for one year for Robert de Grendon, clerk , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine .

By bill of p.s.

For protection.

6 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus , except in pleas touching the king, for one year for Tiptot Robert Tiptoft, kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

Similar letters to the following, going to the same place, for the same time:

28.1: 5 February 1369 . Westminster .

John Cort ; William de Grendale ; Ask Conan Aske ; Robert de Boynton ; Bukton Robert de Buckton ; John de Eston ; Thomas de Percy .

By bill of p.s.

28.2: 8 February 1369 . Westminster .

Pykot Thomas Picot .

By bill of p.s.

28.3: 5 February 1369 . Westminster .

Richer Robert Ryther .

By bill of p.s.

28.4: 9 February 1369 . Westminster .

Gylybrond Thurstan Gillibrand ; Chysenale William Chisnall .

By bill of p.s.

29: 10 February 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for John de Hopton , who is going in the king's service to Gascony, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Banastre William Bannister of Hadenhale Hadnall and Hanemere David de Hanmer alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

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12 February 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus , excepting all pleas touching the king, for one year for Huwet Walter Huet, kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the following, going in the aforesaid service, for the same time:

30.1: Same as above

William Wasteneys, kt ; Darderne Giles de Ardern, kt ; Thomas Dastyn ; John Avenel ; Cheyne Hugh Cheyney ; Bluwet John Bluet .

By the same bill.

30.2: 4 February 1369 . Westminster .

Hauteryve John Dawtrey ; Grimmescroft Richard Grimscroft ; Warre John de la Warr, kt ; Petewardyne Robert Pedwardine ; Warre Roger de la Warr, kt .

By the same bill.

30.3: 6 February 1369 . Westminster .

Ralph Fitz Eustace ; Thomas Gerberge .

By bill of p.s.

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12 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Robert Neel , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the following, setting out in the aforesaid service, for the same time:

31.1: 12 February 1369 . Westminster .

del Isle Laurence de Lisle ; Yevel John Yeovil ; Fauconer John Falconer ; Cifrewast Godfrey Sifrewast ; Mareschall Thomas Marshal ; Belingiam John Bellingham .

By the same bill.

31.2: 16 February 1369 . Westminster .

Danyell John Daniel, kt .

By bill of p.s.

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11 February 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Ackolom Thomas de Acklam , who is going to Gascony in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the following, going in the aforesaid service, for the same time:

32.1: Same as above

Nevill Robert de Neville ; Richard de Stretton ; William Byshopryk .

By the same bill.

32.2: 4 February 1369 . Westminster .

Edmund de Pole .

By bill of p.s.

32.3: 12 February 1369 . Westminster .

Peter de Courtenay, kt ; John Fareweye ; Chuddelegh James de Chudleigh ; Courtenaye Philip de Courtenay, kt .

By bill of p.s.

32.4: 6 February 1369 . Westminster .

Hykelynge William Hickling ; John de Staunton ; Monbocher Nicholas Monboucher ; Robert Lyngeyn ; Copelay John Copley ; William Mongobry' ; Thomas Helme ; John Carlton ; William Alvurton .

With clause excepting all pleas touching the king.

By bill of p.s.

32.5: 18 February 1369 . Westminster .

William Chival .

By bill of p.s.

32.6: 16 February 1369 . Westminster .

Kentwod John de Kentwood, kt ; Adam Louches , kt ; Spersholt Edmund Sparsholt, esquire .

By bill of p.s.

32.7: 26 February 1369 . Westminster .

John de la Haye, kt . ¹

By K.

1.: The entry is followed by a substantial space on the membrane containing two sets of empty entry marks.

For general attorney.

33: 14 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Coushull Nicholas de Goushill, kt , who is going in the king's service to Gascony, in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke , nominating Waddesworth John de Wadsworth and Robert Savage alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk , received the attorneys.

34: 10 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Bakepus John Bakepuiz of Barton Barton Blount , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine, and staying there in the company of Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Robert de Twyford, kt , and Greseleye Roger Gresley alternately.

Walter Power, clerk , received the attorneys.

35: 17 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Robert de Boynton, kt , who is going to the same place with Thomas de Percy , and staying there in the king's service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating John de More and Hugh de Ardern alternately.

Richard de Ravenser received the attorneys.

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20 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Edmund FitzHerbert , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke , nominating Walter Perle and Adam Charles alternately.

Walter Power, clerk , received the attorneys.

[Similar letters for the following:]

36.1: Same as above

Walter Penhirgard , kt , nominating John Penhirgard and Robert Tresilian , for the same time.

36.2: Same as above

Crickelade Thomas de Cricklade , nominating Walter Amyas, clerk , and Peter de Barton, clerk , for the same time.

36.3: Same as above

Bassyngburn Richard de Bassingbourn, kt , nominating Richard de Evesham and Robert Fraunceys , for one year.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

36.4: 21 February 1369 . Westminster .

Haggeley Henry Hagley , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of Huwet Walter Huet , nominating John Fraunk and John Gouncy , for one year.

Codyngton John de Coddington, clerk , received the attorneys.

For protection.

12 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Nevill William de Neville, kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the following, going in the aforesaid company, for the same time:

37.1: Same as above

Mountagu John Montague, esquire ; Couleigh Henry Cowley .

By the same bill.

37.2: 19 February 1369 . Westminster .

Walter Penhirgard , kt ; Handesacre Simon Handsacre ; Kentewelle John Kentwell ; John Torrel .

By bill of p.s.

37.3: 13 February 1369 . Westminster .

Henry Viel of Swynford Swinford .

By bill of p.s.

37.4: 19 February 1369 . Westminster .

Goushull Nicholas de Goushill, kt .

By bill of p.s.

37.5: 21 February 1369 . Westminster .

Thomas de Bolton .

By bill of p.s.

38: Same as above

The same Thomas [de Bolton] has letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Thomas de Metham, kt , and Beverlay Thomas de Beverley alternately.

Richard de Ravenser received the attorneys.

39

19 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John de Echum , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the following, going in the aforesaid company, for the same time:

39.1: Same as above

Barrewe John de Barrow, clerk ; John Donne, clerk ; Ardene Thomas de Ardern, kt .

By bill of p.s.

39.2: 22 February 1369 . Westminster .

Sekyndon John Seckington ; Edward Durdent ; Richard Daneseye ; Erlee John Earley ; Strecch John Strech .

By bill of p.s.

For general attorney.

40: 22 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Bradewell Thomas de Bradwell , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge , nominating Hugh Fastolf and William de Belton alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk , received the attorneys.

41: 24 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for John Sewall , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Broun Andrew Brown .

John de Tamworth, clerk , received the attorney.

42: 24 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Barowe John de Barrow, clerk , who is going in the king's service in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke , nominating Cotyngham Thomas de Cottingham, clerk , and Nicholas de Spaigne, clerk , alternately.

Walter Power received the attorneys.

43

25 February 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for William, son of John de Hilton , who is setting out to Gascony, to stay there in the king's service, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Richard, son of John de Heton , and Bukkele Robert de Buckley alternately.

Walter Power received the attorneys.

The following, setting out in the aforesaid service, have similar letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating the following:

43.1: 26 February 1369 . Westminster .

Tybetot Robert de Tiptoft, kt , nominating William de Burgh and Wittelbury John de Whittlebury .

Walter Power received the attorneys.

43.2: Same as above

Tibbetot Robert Tiptoft, kt , nominating Robert de Ankes, parson of the church of Thorpe Edmere Edmundthorpe , and Robert de Melton, clerk .

The same Walter [Power] received the attorneys.

43.3: Same as above

Tibtot Robert Tiptoft, kt , nominating Walter Power, clerk , and Gervase de Clifton, kt .

Nicholas Spaigne received the attorneys.

43.4: Same as above

Robert Lyngeyn , nominating Purle William de Purleigh and Robert de Langham .

The same Walter [Power] received the attorneys.

43.5: Same as above

Ralph FitzEustace , nominating Roger Touper and Holbech Thomas Holbeach .

The same Walter [Power] received the attorneys.

43.6: 24 February 1369 . Westminster .

Dymmok John Dymock, kt , nominating William Illary , parson of the church of Conyngesby Coningsby , and Tikhell Richard Tickhill, chaplain .

Richard de Ravenser received the attorneys.

43.7: Same as above

Dymmok John Dymock, kt , nominating John de Tamworth, clerk , and John de Bretton .

The same Richard [de Ravenser] received the attorneys.

43.8: 26 February 1369 . Westminster .

Thomas Gerberge , nominating Henry, parson of the church of Whetacre Wheatacre , and Roger Croppe .

Walter Power received the attorneys.

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16 February 1369 . Westminster . Confirmation for the abbey of Saint-Maixent, etc .

Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent of John Mignot, deputy to Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales in the town of St Maxencii Saint-Maixent , bearing the prince's seal:

30 October 1368 . [Saint-Maixent].

John Mignot , bearer of the seal established at Saint-Maixent for the prince of Aquitaine and Wales, acknowledges that he has viewed and examined the letters of the prince, sealed in silk thread and white wax, of which the tenor follows:

19 September 1363 . Pictavie Poitiers .

Edward, first-born son to the king of England, prince of Aquitaine and Wales , duke of Cornwall and earl of Chester , acknowledges he has seen the following letters, sealed in silk thread and green wax, of which the tenor follows:

April 1354 . Par' Paris .

Charles, first-born son of the king of France, regent of the realm, duke of Normandy and Dauphin of Viennois , ¹ confirms three royal letters, sealed with silk thread and green wax, the tenor of which follows, firstly:

December 1281 . Paris .

Letters of Philip, king of France , ² acknowledging that whereas, in the time of his father , ³ when Alphonse, count of Poitiers and Toulouse , held the county of Poitou , the abbey of Saint-Maixent , both its head and its members, was in the king's special keeping and protection, and in the resort jurisdiction of the Loudunus castellany of Loudun . The county of Poitou descended to Philip as an escheat from his father, and thus, for the benefit of the monastery, he ordered that the monastery and its members should henceforth be of the resort jurisdiction of Nyortus Niort , just as it was previously of the resort jurisdiction of Loudun, such that, if he or his successors, future kings of France, should place the county of Poitou out of royal hands, neither the monastery nor its privileges should suffer any prejudice.

Secondly:

April 1315 . Vincenas Vincennes .

Louis, king of France and Navarre , ⁴ acknowledges that, not wishing to go back on the sacred grants and gifts made by his predecessors to the churches and ecclesiastical people of the realm of France, but instead wishing to adhere to them in favour of the abbot of Saint-Maixent in Poitou , who possesses lands in various places, especially within the boundaries of the land of his brother Philip, count of Poitiers , ⁵ has provided, ordained and granted that the abbey, which has previously been freed from all rights pertaining to the crown of France by the king's predecessors, as well as everything pertaining to it, and has been under the king's protection and keeping for as long as the said county has been held by him or his predecessors, kings of Fance, under the resort jurisdiction of Niortus Niort in the seneschalcy of Poitou, shall henceforward remain and stay in and of the resort jurisdiction of Lauduni Loudun in the Turonen' bailliage of Tours , and shall continue to be governed under the same customs by which the abbot and convent of the same abbey, and the men of the same, were accustomed to be governed hitherto.

Thirdly:

March 1357 . Par' Paris .

Charles, first-born son and lieutenant of the king of France , duke of Normandy and dauphin of Viennois , ⁶ acknowledges that he has ordered letters to be extracted from the registers of the royal chancery of the time of King Philip, as follows:

July 1317 . Sanctus Germanus in Laya Saint-Germain-en-Laye .

Philip, king of France and Navarre, ⁷ acknowledges that, not wishing to go back on the sacred grants and gifts made by his predecessors to the churches and ecclesiastical persons of the realm of France, but instead wishing to adhere to them in favour of the abbot of Saint-Maixent in Poitou, who possesses lands in various places, he has provided, ordained and granted that the said abbey and everything pertaining to it, which had previously been taken into the protection and keeping of the crown of France by the king's predecessors, and which the king has hitherto held by his control of the county of Poitou, as count, under the resort of Lauduni Loudun of the bailliage of Turonen' Tours , shall from now henceforward stay and remain in and of the resort jurisdiction and obedience of Poitou . The king also grants that, should he or his successors, kings of France, ever place the said county of Poitou out of their hands, then the rights, privileges and liberties of the same abbey should not be allowed to suffer, and should remain fixed and secure.

The aforesaid duke and lieutenant, in witness of this extract, has, in the absence of the royal great seal, affixed the seal of the castellettum Par' Châtelet of Paris . ⁸

Since the county of Poitou is now out of royal hands, as it was in the time when it was held by King Philip, formerly count of Poitou, before the realm of France descended to him, ⁹ Charles has provided, established and granted in favour of the abbey of Saint-Maixent in Poitou, which possesses lands in various places, and especially within the borders of the said county of Poitou, that the same abbey, both the head and members and all things pertaining to it, held rightfully in royal protection and safe keeping from the crown of France as contained in the said letters, and hitherto held of our ancestors and predecessors, kings of France, under the resort jurisdiction of Niortus Niort and Pictaven' Poitou in the seneschalcy of Poitou, shall henceforward stay and remain in and of the resort jurisdiction of Loudun, of the bailliage of Tours, under the customs of which the abbot and convent and priors of the same abbey and their men were accustomed to be governed hitherto, for as long as the said county remains out of royal hands. Order to the baillie of Tours or his lieutenant that, according to the tenor of these letters, they should permit these religious people and their men to use and enjoy these premises, not allowing the seneschal of Poitou and other justiciars of that county to impede, trouble or molest them in any way contrary to the tenor of these letters. Anything done to the contrary should be returned to its previous condition, and all debts restored, saving all royal rights and anything pertaining to others.

John Chandos, Sanctus Salvator vicomte of Saint-Sauveur and the king's lieutenant general in France , received the people of that monastery, and their possessions, into the king's protection and safe keeping, and annexed them to the sovereign lordship of the king of England, just as they were united to the crown of France in the manner and form given in the preceding documents, and also granted and confirmed to them all the liberties and privileges due to them, as the prince has seen in Chandos' letters, sealed with silk thread and green wax. The prince confirms this annexation and everything else contained above. And since the said county is now out of royal hands and in the prince's own hands, the aforesaid abbot and convent have humbly requested that they, their members and possessions should be removed from the resort jurisdiction of the said county, and have a judge of appeal, and so the prince has granted that the abbey, its members and all things pertaining to it shall henceforth be in and of the resort jurisdiction of the seneschalcy of Xancton' Saintonge , and at Xanctonen Saintes , remaining and staying under the customs by which the abbot and convent, and the priors and men of the same abbey, were accustomed to be governed, for as long as the county remains out of royal hands. Order to the seneschal of Saintonge or his lieutenant to permit them to use and enjoy their premises according to the tenor of these letters, preventing the seneschal of Poitou, his prevots or servants, or other justiciars of the same county, from doing anything to impede, trouble or molest them in any way. Anything done to the contrary should be restored to its previous condition, saving the rights of the crown and others.

In witness of which, Mignot has sealed this with the seal he carries.

The king confirms everything granted to the said abbot and convent in the previous letters. Order to all seneschals, prévôts, justiciars and other bayles and ministers in the lordship of Aquitaine, and all others, that the said religious men and their people should be allowed to use and enjoy everything granted to them, according to the terms of this grant and confirmation, allowing nothing to impede, trouble or molest them, and restoring anything done contrary to this situation. Saving all the king's rights those of others. ¹⁰

1.: Later Charles V. The entry actually styles Charles' father as 'king of the French'.
2.: Philip III.
3.: i.e. Louis IX.
4.: Louis X.
5.: The future Philip V.
6.: Later Charles V.
7.: Philip V.
8.: The document of Charles, duke of Normandy, was sealed in this manner because the document dates to 1357, only a year after the battle of Poitiers, and the seal was presumably lost when King John II was captured at the battle.
9.: Philip V was count of Poitou when he inherited the throne in 1316.
10.: For a full printed edition, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, pp.860-1.

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Concerning the arrest of ships.

24 February 1369 . Westminster .

To all and singular admirals, sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers, lords, masters and mariners of ships, and others.

Order to Richard de Imworth, king's serjeant-at-arms , and Peter Rede , without delay to arrest all ships of a capacity of 20 tuns and more in the port of Faversham , and in all ports and places between there and Portesmuth Portsmouth , with the exception of ships of fishermen who make their living from fishing, and to bring them to the port of Suthampton Southampton as quickly as possible, in order that the king may send them out to wherever he wishes, at his wages. They are to arrest all those who oppose the execution of these orders, and commit them to the king's prison, to stay there until the king decides their punishment. The said officials are to be intendant upon Imworth and Rede in this matter, advising and assisting them as necessary. ¹

By K. and C.

1.: For a full printed edition, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.861.

Same as above

And it is ordered to the bailiffs of Faversham to be intendant upon the said Richard and Peter in the execution of these orders, advising and assisting them as necessary on the king's behalf. They should arrest all ships of a capacity of 20 tuns and more currently within the port of Faversham , or which happen to come to that port, except the ships of fishermen who make their living from fishing, and bring them to the port of Suthampton' Southampton as quickly as possible, to go from there, at the king's wages, to wherever the king should assign. ¹

By K. and C.

Similar orders, mutatis mutandis , to the mayors and bailiffs following, under the same date:

46.1: the mayor and bailiffs of Romeneye Romney ; the bailiffs of Rye ; the mayor and bailiffs of Wynchelse Winchelsea ; the mayor and bailiffs of Hastynges Hastings ; the mayor and bailiffs of Shorham Shoreham ; the bailiffs of Hethe Hythe ; the mayor and bailiffs of Cicestre Chichester ; the bailiffs of Emmesworth Emsworth ; the bailiffs of Langestane Langstone ; the bailiffs of Portesmuth Portsmouth ; the bailiffs of Suthampton Southampton .

1.: For a full printed edition of this entry and the following list, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.861.

Same as above

To all and singular admirals, sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers, lords, masters and mariners of ships, and others.

Order to Dautry Thomas Dawtrey, king's serjeant-at-arms , and Lynche William Lynch , without delay to arrest all ships of a capacity of 20 tuns and more in all ports and places in the county of Cornwall and from there to Cristechurche Christchurch , with the exception of ships of fishermen who make their living from fishing, and to bring all ships from places and ports in Cornwall and Devon to the port of Dertemuth Dartmouth , and all ships from places and ports in Somerset and Dorset to Weymuth Weymouth , to go from there in the king's service etc. as above. ¹

1.: For a full printed edition, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.861.

Same as above

And it is ordered to the bailiffs of Plymuth Plymouth to be intendant upon the said Thomas and William in the execution of these orders, advising and assisting them as necessary on the king's behalf. They should arrest all ships of a capacity of 20 tuns and more currently within the port of Plymouth , or which happen to come to that port, except the ships of fishermen who make their living from fishing, and bring them to the port of Dertmuth Dartmouth as quickly as possible, to go from there in the king's service to places etc. as above. ¹

By K. and C.

Similar orders to the following, mutatis mutandis , under the same date:

48.1: the bailiffs of Fowy Fowey ; the bailiffs of Dertmuth Dartmouth ; the bailiffs of Exmuth Exmouth .

Similar orders to the following, to bring their ships to the port of Weymouth Weymouth , mutatis mutandis , under the same date:

48.2: the bailiffs of Weymuth Weymouth ; the bailiffs of Melcombe Melcombe Regis .

1.: For a full printed edition and the following lists, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.861.

For general attorney.

26 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating William [of Wykeham], Wynton bishop of Winchester , chancellor , and Walter de Mauny, kt , ¹ alternately. ²

Woll David de Wollore, clerk , received the attorneys.

The same earl has similar letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating the following:

49.1: Same as above

The same earl , nominating Walter Amyas, clerk , and Ralph de Walsham . ³

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

1.: Wauthier de Masny was his original name in his native Hainaut.
2.: For a printed edition, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.862.
3.: The entry is followed by a small erasure, and two empty entry marks.

For general attorney.

50: 24 February 1369 . Westminster .

Conestable John Constable of Halsham , kt , nominating Conestable Roger Constable and Holm' William de Holme .

51: 26 February 1369 . Westminster .

Thomas de Ardern, kt , nominating Henry de Tymmor, parson of the church of Elleford Elford , and Stanydelf Henry de Stonydelph .

Richard de Stafford, kt , received the attorneys by writ.

52: 1 March 1369 . Westminster .

Stodeye Ralph de Stody , nominating Stodeye John de Stody and Heryng Nicholas Herring .

John de Tamworth, clerk , received the attorneys.

6 March 1369 . Westminster .

Percival Symeon , nominating John de Whitwell and Jordan de Barton .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys. ¹

1.: This entry is followed by a gap, containing one set of empty entry marks.

54: 26 February 1369 . Westminster .

Vernoun Richard de Vernon, kt , [going] to Aquitaine in the king's service, to stay there in the company of Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Allerwas John de Alrewas and Leycestr' Richard de Leicester .

55: Same as above

The same Richard [de Vernon] , nominating Stanydelf Henry de Stonydelph and William Wolf .

John de Tamworth, clerk , received the attorneys.

56: 5 March . Westminster .

Moumbocher Nicholas Monboucher , nominating Haulay William de Hauley, the younger , and Wheteley John de Wheatley .

Walter Power received the attorneys.

For protections.

13 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Nicholas de Derby , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, going in the aforesaid service in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke :

57.1: 19 February 1369. . Westminster .

Swetyngham Richard Sweetingham ; Thomas Cloue ; Walter Mardyn ; Amaury Mardyn ; Percival Simeon ; Walter Mawardyn ; Redyngg John Reading .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, setting out in the aforesaid service, to stay there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales :

57.2: 24 February 1369 . Westminster .

Caryngton William de Carrington ; Slene William de Slyne ; William de Bretargh ; Shacursley Richard de Shakerley ; William de Hulton ; Pilkynton Robert de Pilkington of Ronynton Rivington .

57.3: 27 February 1369 . Westminster .

John de Paris .

57.4: 26 February 1369 . Westminster .

Dymmok John Dymock, kt .

57.5: 27 February 1369 . Westminster .

Wednesley Thomas de Wensley .

By bill of p.s. ¹

57.6: Same as above

William of the Caloo .

57.7: Same as above

Vernoun Richard de Vernon, kt .

By bill of p.s. ²

1.: This note of warrant relates to this and the two preceding entries.
2.: This note of warrant relates to this and the preceding entry.

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58: 28 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Swynford John de Swinford , who is setting out to Aquitaine in the king's service in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke , nominating Askeby Master William de Asby, clerk , and Robert de Pulteney alternately.

Walter Power received the attorneys.

59

Same as above

The same John [de Swinford] has other letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Thomas, parson of the church of Haldenby , and Swynford Richard de Swinford alternately.

Peter de Barton, clerk , received the attorneys.

Similar letters of general attorney for the following, who are setting out in the same service, for the same time:

59.1: Same as above

Thomas More , nominating Thomas Ewell and Hugh Palgrave, chaplain .

Peter de Barton, clerk , received the attorneys.

59.2: Same as above

fitz Herberd Edmund FitzHerbert , nominating Hakelut Thomas de Hakelute, clerk , and William Mugge , clerk .

Walter Power, clerk , received the attorneys.

59.3: 28 February 1369 . Westminster .

William of the Caloo , nominating John de Warlo and Henry de Norton .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk , received the attorneys.

60: 26 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Adam de Louches , kt , who is going in the aforesaid service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Mulsho William de Moulsoe, clerk , and Aldryngton Henry de Aldrington .

John de Tamworth, clerk , received the attorneys.

61: 28 February 1369 . Westminster .

John de Nowers, kt , nominating Honyngton John de Honington and Robert de Wyghthull .

The same John de Nowers , nominating Bradewell Thomas Bradwell and Thomas Laurence .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

62: 1 March 1369 . Westminster .

Eylesford John de Aylesford , nominating Honyngton John de Honington and Thomas Laurence .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

63: 25 February 1369 . Westminster .

William Trussell , nominating John Delves and Neuport Thomas Newport .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

64: 2 March 1369 . Westminster .

Caunterbury John de Canterbury , nominating Geoffrey Colman, cook .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorney.

65: 3 March 1369 . Westminster .

Marchyngton Thomas de Marchington , nominating Master Philip de Legh and Henry de la Pole .

Nicholas de Spaigne received the attorneys.

66: Same as above Westminster .

John Pole of Hertyngton Hartington , nominating Henry de Pole and John de Pole of Assheburn Ashbourne .

Walter Power received the attorneys.

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13 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John Kynne of Neuport Paynel Newport Pagnell , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, setting out in the aforesaid service:

67.1: Same as above

John de Sutton ; Richard Neusom of Herleston .

67.2: Same as above

John de Farnham ; Baillif Nicholas Bailiff of Weford Weeford ; John Hugyn .

By bill of p.s. ¹

67.3: 26 February 1369 . Westminster .

Robert Antoigne . ²

By bill of p.s.

1.: This note of warrant applies to both this and the preceding entry.
2.: The entry is followed by a space and three sets of empty entry marks.

68: 6 March 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Clannevowe John de Clanvow , who is going to Aquitaine, and staying there in the king's service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Monyton Hugh de Monnington and Holgote Philip Holgot alternately.

David de Wollore received the attorneys.

69: 10 April 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Spersholt Edmund Sparsholt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Richard Denby and John Fynk alternately.

William Burstall received the attorneys.

70: 6 March 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Cressewell John de Cresswell, esquire , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

71: 20 April 1369 . Westminster . For attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Collyng Roger Colling of Bisshopescastel Bishop's Castle , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, nominating John Sprot, clerk , and Collyng William Colling of Hereford alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

72: 8 February 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

The same Roger [Collyng] has letters of protection with clause volumus for one year.

By bill of p.s.

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73: 2 February 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Marchyngton Thomas de Marchington , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

For protection.

28 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Hamo de Felton, kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service with Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge , and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales . ¹

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, going in the aforesaid service with the aforesaid earl, under the same date:

74.1: Nouwers John de Nowers, kt ; Rothyng William Rothing, kt ; Grisele Nicholas Gresley, kt ; Dautre Lionel Dawtrey, kt ; Fitz Waryn Ivo FitzWarin, kt ; Roger de Welsham, kt ; Hemenale William Hempnall, kt ; Thomas Bradwell, kt ; Swynlegh John de Swinley, clerk ; Roter Richard Rotour, clerk ; Arblastier Thomas Arblaster, clerk ; Hugh de Felton, clerk ; Henry Lyngeyn , esquire ; William Poytevyn , esquire ; Baldwin Fitz Piers, esquire ; Notyngham James de Nottingham, esquire ; Wakefeld William de Wakefield, esquire ; Thomas Cotes, esquire ; John Boulewas , esquire ; Goldebourn' Adam de Golborne .

By the same bill.

74.2: William Swathyng , esquire ; Cretyng Henry Creeting, esquire ; William Gramary, esquire ; John Giffard of Weston undre Egge Weston Subedge , esquire ; Thomas Roter, esquire ; John Spalton ; Adam Folby ; Roger Toly ; John de Thornton ; Thomas Stone ; Walter Rusche ; Biflet John Byfleet ; Biflet Walter Byfleet ; Roger Large ; Walter Baker ; John Wright ; Damport William Davenport ; Roger Terry ; William Retherwyk .

By the same bill.

74.3: 11 March 1369 . Westminster .

John Weland.

By bill of p.s.

74.4: 5 March 1369 . Westminster .

del Isle John de Lisle of Catecombe Gatcombe of the Insula de Wight Isle of Wight .

By bill of p.s.

74.5: 28 February 1369 . Westminster .

Cokeseye Walter Cokesey, kt .

By bill of p.s.

1.: For a full edition of this and the following lists, though under a different heading, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.862.

For protection.

75: 7 March 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Stephen Hamme , who is [going] to Aquitaine in the king’s service with Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke , and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

10 March 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for the same time for Halsale John de Halsall , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service with Huet Walter Huet , and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales . ¹

By bill of p.s.

1.: The entry is followed by a small space with a set of enpty entry marks, and a small amount of erased text.

For protections.

8 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Cherleton John de Charlton, lord of Powys , kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales . ¹

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, going to the same place in the king's service, and staying there in the company of the aforesaid prince, under the same date:

77.1: Kaym John Caym, kt ; Lyngesne Ralph Lyngeyn , kt ; John de Hopton ; Sotton Thomas Sutton ; Collyng Roger Colling ; Banastre Edmund Bannister ; Yonge Thomas le Young ; John Shery .

By the same bill.

77.2: Berewyk Thomas de Berwick ; Mokeleston John de Mucklestone ; Giles atte Hide ; Sampson de Cliston ; Richard de Legh ; Henry Doyle ; Langrigg Roger Langridge ; William Wynnesbury .

By the same bill.

77.3: 17 March 1369 . Westminster .

Neirford Thomas Narford, kt .

By bill of p.s.

1.: For a printed full transcript, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.859.

78: 17 March 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Botriaux William Botreaux, kt .

By K.

79: Same as above For attorney .

The same William [Botreaux] has letters of general attorney for one year, nominating Tremayn John Tremaine and Henry Nanfan alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

80: Same as above

The same William [Botreaux] has other letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Percehay Henry Percy and Walter de Clopton alternately.

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

For general attorney.

3 March 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Roger Toly , who is going to Aquitaine in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge , nominating Assheherst John de Asshurst and John Kemp alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk , received the attorneys.

Similar letters for the following, who are going to the same place in the company of the aforesaid earl, for the same time:

81.1: 2 March 1369 . Westminster .

Swynlegh John de Swinley, clerk , nominating Matthew de AshtonAssheton, clerk , and William de Burstall, clerk .

The same Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

81.2: 3 March 1369 . Westminster .

The same John [de Swinley] has other letters, nominating John Carpenter, clerk , and Waryn Robert Warin, clerk .

81.3: 2 March 1369 . Westminster .

Roter Richard Rotour, clerk , nominating Wyclif John de Wycliffe and Thomas Roter .

81.4: 28 February 1369 . Westminster .

John del Buttery , nominating Slene William Slyne, clerk , and Toppeclyff Robert de Topcliffe .

The same Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys. ¹

81.5: 5 March 1369 . Westminster .

Gyffard John Giffard of Weston undre Egge Weston Subedge , nominating Buschell Richard Bushell and William Noble . ²

Mirf' William de Mirfield, clerk , received the attorneys.

81.6: Same as above

The same John [Giffard] , nominating Somervill William Somerville, parson of the church of Somervill [Aston] Somerville , and Robert Martel .

The same William received the attorneys.

81.7: 3 March 1369 . Westminster .

Baldwin Fitz Piers , nominating Simon Pakeman and Alan de Sutton .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

81.8: Same as above

The same Baldwin [Fitz Piers] , nominating Robert de Melton and Alan de Sutton .

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

81.9: 5 March 1369 . Westminster .

del Isle John de Lisle , nominating John de Burgham and Walter Warnham .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

1.: This note of warrant also applies to the two preceding entries.
2.: The marginal line from the last marginal heading clearly encompassed this entry and the two that follow, but the line itself concluded at the previous entry.

82: 9 March 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Vyne Thomas atte Vine , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service with Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge .

By bill of p.s.

For attorney.

83: 10 March 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Lengeyn Henry Lyngeyn , who is going to Aquitaine in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge , nominating Lengeyn Hugh Lyngeyn and Brok Nicholas atte Broke alternately.

Mirf' William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

84: 12 March 1369 . Westminster .

Similar letters of general attorney for Byflet John Byfleet , who is going to the same place in the company of the aforesaid earl, nominating Berowe John atte Berewe and Dobbes William Dobbs alternately.

The same William received the attorneys.

85: 2 April 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Colvill John Colville, kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service with Bourgcher John de Bourchier, the elder , kt .

By the testimony of John de Bourchier.

86: 20 March 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Carreu Leonard Carew , who is setting out to Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke .

Duplicated for the land of Ireland.

By the testimony of the earl.

87: Same as above For attorney .

The same Leonard [Carew] has letters of general attorney for one year, nominating Carreu Nicholas Carew and Michael Skillyng alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

88: 24 March 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus until Michaelmas next for Pykenham John Pickenham , who is setting out to Aquitaine in the king’s service.

By the testimony of Alan de Boxhill .

89: 27 March 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Erlee John Earley , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke .

By the testimony of the earl.

For general attorney.

90: Same as above

The same John [Earley] has letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Percehay Henry de Percy and Walter de Clopton alternately.

The chancellor received the attorneys.

91: Same as above

The same John [Earley] has other letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Clyvedon Matthew de Clivedon and Robert Lough alternately.

The same chancellor received the attorneys.

92: 27 March 1369 . Westminster . For attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Edward Durdent , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, nominating Robert Guy of Westm' Westminster and Thomas Galyan alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

93: 22 March 1369 . Westminster . For attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Hamo de Felton, kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service with Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge , nominating Gurnay Edmund Gurney and John Staple alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

94: Same as above For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Morlee Robert de Morley, kt , who is going to the same place in the king’s service with the aforesaid earl.

By K.

95: 29 March 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Honybrigge William de Handbridge , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there with Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By K.

96: Same as above For attorney .

The same William [de Handbridge] has letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Honybrigg John de Handbridge and Gildeford William de Guildford alternately.

The chancellor received the attorneys.

97: 2 April 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Bourgcher John de Bourchier, the elder , kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service.

By K.

98: Same as above For attorney .

The same John [de Bourchier] has letters of general attorney for one year, nominating Simon [Sudbury], bishop of London , and Naylynghirst Robert de Naylinghurst, clerk , alternately.

The chancellor received the attorneys.

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99: 28 March 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Foxelee Thomas de Foxley , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke .

By K.

100

30 March 1369 . Westminster . For Ramon-Guilhem, lord of Caupenne and others .

To Tutesham Richard de Tutsham, kt , Helye Amaury Hélie , Perey Pierre de Payré, the elder , Sirey lord of Ciré , and Masters Boulardi Guillaume Boulard , ¹ Gourrandi Vincent Gourraud , ² and Maignee Amaury Maignen , lawyers.

The king, wishing to do justice to Ramon-Guilhem [I], Caupena lord of Caupenne , and Ebleo, Caupena Eblo de Caupenne, Cantemerla lord of Cantemerle , knights, and Arnaut [II de Saint-Aubin], Puyallez lord of Poyaler , esquire as he should, orders Tutsham and the others to hear the appeals and the principal cause of the matter of complaint against Lebreto Bérart [II] d'Albret, kt , with everything pertaining to them, and to determine this without delay, according to the fors, laws and customs there, such that everything ordained or judged by them should stand firm and have the force of parliament, such that none of the parties should have cause to appeal further in any way. Order further that they take into their hands, in the king's name, all the places and things under dispute, to the use and profit of whichever of the parties eventually emerges victorious, observing the fors, laws and customs of the land in all ways, any letters to the contrary not making express mention of this matter notwithstanding.

The lords of Caupenne, Cantemerle and Poyaler have complained to the king that Albret, has for a long time kept them from the place of Tirannum Tiran and Bussacum Bussac , and from certain other lands, rents and other things pertaining to those places, all in the lordship of Aquitaine, which they state ought to pertain to them, detaining and occupying them by force. They brought their case before Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , but Albret, seeking delays and subterfuge, diverted the case, asserting and pretending that the cause ought to be heard by the seneschal of Aquitaine, as the judge ordinary. The prince's great council heard these allegations and reasons, and decided that jurisdiction in this case lay with the prince. Albret then appealed this case to the king, who appointed certain comissioners, but since those commissioners were busy with other matters relating to the expedition, other commissioners were appointed to judge and decide the matter, and having heard and understood the matter, and decision made by the prince's great council, confirmed this decision. And Albret has maliciously appealed the sentence of these commissioners, and the appeal has returned to the original commissioners, who have written to the king that they are too busy to deal with it, and the appeal devolved to the king. Upon this the complainants have petitioned that the king give them a remedy. ³

1.: Mayor of La Rochelle in 1361 and 1371, co-mayor in 1367 and 1369. See Archives Historiques de la Saintonge et de l'Aunis. LIII Aunis, Saintonge et Angoumois sous la domination anglaise, 1360-1372. Comptes et pièces diverses tires des archives anglaises. , éd. R. Favreau (Saintes, 1999), p.103.
2.: Co-mayor of La Rochelle in 1364, and mayor of La Rochelle in 1367. See Archives Historiques de la Saintonge et de l'Aunis. LIII , p.102.
3.: For related entries, see entry in C 61/67 , entry in C 61/70 , entry in C 61/81 , entry in C 61/81 , entry in C 61/81 .

101

30 March 1369 . Westminster . For the same Ramon[-Guilhem] and others .

Grant for two years to Copenna Ramon-Guilhem [II] de Caupenne, Copenna lord of Caupenne , Copenna Eblo de Caupenne, Canthemerla lord of Cantemerle , kt , and Arnaut [II de Saint-Aubin], Puallez lord of Poyaler , that they and their wives are able to prosecute and defend all legal suits moved and to be moved by them and their wives, jointly or individually, by proctor or proctors before whatsoever commissaries of the king appointed in his lordship of Aquitaine, against any of their adversaries there in the king's parliament or outside. ¹

1.: For related entries, see entry in C 61/67 , entry in C 61/70 , entry in C 61/81 , entry in C 61/81 , entry 100 .

102: 12 April 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Pembrugge Fulk de Pembridge, kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service.

By K.

103: Same as above For general attorney .

The same Fulk [de Pembridge] has letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Estbury John de Eastbury and John Parker, clerk , alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

104: 12 April 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year, excepting pleas relating to the king, for Robert de Walsham, clerk , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

For protections.

105

16 March 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Henry de Westby , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service.

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, going to the same place:

105.1: 30 March 1369 . Westminster .

John Nowers .

By K.

105.2: 16 March 1369 . Westminster .

Richard Blount ; Fourneys Thomas de Furness .

By p.s.

For protection.

106: 22 April 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Humphrey de Stafford, kt , who is staying in Gascony in the king’s service, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

107: 10 May 1369 . Westminster .

Similar letters of protection for the same time for Otewey Richard Otway of Henxteworth Hinxworth , who is staying in the same place.

By bill of p.s.

108: 30 March 1369 . Westminster . For attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for John Nowers , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, nominating Croyser William Crosier, kt .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorney.

109: 12 April 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for William Travers of Penketh , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service with Cherlton John de Charlton of Powys .

By bill of p.s.

110: 20 March . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Balshawe William Balshaw, chaplain , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge .

By bill of p.s.

111: 16 March 1369 . Westminster .

Similar letters of protection for the same time for John Wyther, falconer , who is going to the same place in the company of the aforesaid earl .

By the same bill.

112: 20 March 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John Blount of Beveresbrok Beversbrook , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of the aforesaid earl .

By the same bill.

113: 16 March 1369 . Westminster .

The same John [Blount] has letters of general attorney for one year, nominating Robert Blake and William Grys of Danbury alternately.

Mirf' William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

114: 20 March 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Vyne Thomas Vine , who is going in the king's service in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge , nominating John Parker, vicar of the church of Cherdesay Chertsey , and Wyk Stephen Wyke, chaplain , alternately.

Mirf' William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

115: 14 April 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Stodey Ralph Stody , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

116: 23 February 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John de Lepham , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

117: 20 April 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

The same John [de Lepham ] has letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Geoffrey Hunden and William Robetot alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

For protection.

118

18 April 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John Power , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service with Huwet Walter Huet , to stay there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, setting out to the same place with the same Walter [Huet]:

118.1: Same as above

Robert de Newenton ; Thomas Berde .

By the same bill.

118.2: 18 April 1369 . Westminster .

Haggeleye Henry Hagley ; Bosevill Adam Boseville .

By the same bill.

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Concerning the selection of archers.

119

15 April 1369 . Westminster .

To the sheriff of Yorkshire , and the bailiffs, ministers and other faithful men in the county of Yorkshire.

Appointment of Lescrop Richard le Scrope , Urswyk Walter de Urswick and Seyvill John de Saville to choose, inspect and array 200 archers in the county of Ebor' Yorkshire , both within the liberties and without, selecting them from the better, more suitable and stronger archers of that county, and bring them, suitably equipped with bows, arrows and other arms according to their status, to the port of Sutht Southampton by Monday the morrow of the octave of Trinity next, ready and prepared to set out to Aquitaine in the king's service and at his wages in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , to stay there with Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , for the safety and defence of the king's lordships and rights. They are also granted full power to arrest anyone who opposes them, and commit them to the king's prison, to stay there until the king decides their punishment. Order that the officials be intendant upon these men in this matter, advising and assisting them as required. ¹

By K and C.

In the same way the following are assigned to array archers in the following counties:

119.1: Same as above

Adam de Houghton , Pilkyngton Roger de Pilkington , William de Atherton , Radeclyf Richard de Radcliffe and Matthew de Rixton , to choose, take and array 400 archers in Lancashire .

119.2: Same as above

Philip de Grendon , Langeford Nicholas de Langford , Sulny Alfred de Solney and Appelby Edmund de Appleby, kt , to choose, etc 200 archers in Derbyshire and Staffordshire .

1.: For a full printed edition of this and the following lists, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.864.

120: 23 April 1369 . Westminster . For attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Berd John Berde , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Sterteford Roger de Startforth, parson of the church of Middelton Middleton , and Nicholas de Westerdale alternately.

Cotyngh' Thomas de Cottingham received the attorneys.

121: 5 March 1369 . Westminster . For attorney .

Letters of general attorney for the same time for William Chalke , who is going to Aquitaine in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge , nominating Chalk John Chalke and John atte House alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

122: 21 March 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John Careway , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge .

By bill of p.s.

123

22 April 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Langeleye John Langley , who is staying in the king’s service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time to the following, who are staying in the same place in the company of the aforesaid prince:

123.1: Same as above

Morehall Henry Morhalle ; John Sewell .

123.2: 12 April 1369 . Westminster .

Southagh William Southawe ; John Corbet ; Fulk Corbet .

By bill of p.s.

123.3: 24 April 1369 . Westminster .

William, son of Robert de Hulme .

By bill of p.s.

123.4: 28 April 1369 . Westminster .

Hordele Matthew Hordley .

By bill of p.s.

123.5: 1 March 1369 . Westminster .

Thomas, son of Erdyngton Giles de Eardington .

By bill of p.s.

For attorney.

124: 20 April 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Astele Thomas de Astley of Morton , clerk , who is setting out to Aquitaine in the king's service, nominating Philip de Drayton and Hugh de Upton alternately.

John de Tamworth received the attorneys.

125: 1 May 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Thomas de Priers , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating William Clerk of Evesham and Roger Ulbarowe alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

126: 1 May 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Thomas Travers , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster .

By p.s.

127: 10 March 1369 . Westminster . For attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Richard Blount of Sudyngton Sodington , who is going to Aquitaine in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge , nominating Walter Blount and John Fitz Herbert alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk , received the attorneys.

128: 18 April 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Folevyll Eustace Folville , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service with Huwet Walter Huet , and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

129: 1 May 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Preyers Thomas Priers , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Huwet Walter Huet .

By bill of p.s.

130: 12 April 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John Helde , esquire , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

131: 28 April 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Wengefeld Eleanor de Wingfield , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

For general attorney.

132: 28 March 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Thomas Despenser, kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, and staying there in the company of the aforesaid prince [of Aquitaine] , nominating Nicholas [de Litlington], abbot of Westminster , and Beaufo William Beaufoe alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

133: Same as above

The same Thomas [Despenser] has other letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Grene Nicholas Green and Laurence Hauberk alternately.

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

134: Same as above

The same Thomas [Despenser] has other letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Neuton Ralph de Newton and Maunsel Robert Mansel alternately.

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

135

28 April 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Peter de Veel, son and heir of Peter de Veel , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following:

135.1: Colneye John de Colney ; Peter de Veel, kt .

136: 1 May 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Pilkyngton Robert de Pilkington , who is setting out to Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster .

By bill of p.s.

For general attorney.

137

4 May 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Hugh, son of Cheyne Hugh Cheyney , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, and staying there in the company of the prince [of Aquitaine] , nominating John de Clare and Cheyne Hugh Cheyney, chaplain , alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

Similar letters of general attorney for the same time for the following, setting out for the same place, nominating the following:

137.1: Same as above

Par William de Parr , nominating Assheton Matthew de Ashton, clerk , and Neubald William Newbold, clerk .

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

137.2: Same as above

Hugh, son of Cheyne Hugh Cheyney , nominating John Cokkesale and Aleyn Robert Allen .

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

137.3: 8 May 1369 . Westminster .

Nicholas de Stafford, kt , nominating Fernyhalwe John de Fernihall and Richard Grendon, chaplain .

John de Tamworth received the attorneys.

137.4: 28 March 1369 . Westminster .

Thomas Despenser, kt , nominating Neuton Ralph de Newton and Maunsel Robert Mansel .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

137.5: 10 May 1369 . Westminster .

Traylly John Trailly, kt , nominating Wodehull William de Woodhill and Malyn John Malin .

David de Wollore received the attorneys.

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For general attorney.

138: 12 May 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Strecche John Strech , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king's service, in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke , nominating Whytyng Nicholas Whiting and Blaneford William Blandford alternately.

Persehay Henry de Percy received the attorneys by writ.

139: Same as above

The same John [ Strech ] has other letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating Walter de Clopton and Ralegh John de Raleigh of Brimscomb Brimscombe alternately.

Persehay Henry de Percy received the attorneys by writ.

140: 6 June 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for William Travers of Penketh , who is going to Aquitaine by the king's licence, nominating Assheton Matthew de Ashton, parson of the church of Shutlyngton Shillington , and Blakeburn John de Blackburn alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

141

8 June . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Fourneys Thomas de Furness , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, nominating Richard de Ughtybrig and Wombewell Hugh de Wombwell alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk , received the attorneys.

: Similar letters of general attorney: ¹

1.: This entry was not finished, and although space was left for further letters immediately afterwards, none were added.

142: 12 June 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Wetenhale Thomas de Wettenhall, formerly captain of the Anesay castle of Annezay , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

143: 11 June . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Gourney Matthew de Gournay , who is staying in the same place.

By bill of p.s.

144: Same as above For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Wetenhale Thomas de Wettenhall, kt , who is staying in the same place in the king’s service.

By bill of p.s.

145: 12 June 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for William, son of Slene William de Slyne , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

146: 11 June 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Warde Adam le Ward of Sharples , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

147: 16 June 1369 . Westminster . For passage .

To Assheton Robert de Ashton, admiral of the West , or his lieutenants in the ports of Plymuth Plymouth , Dertmuth Dartmouth , Suthampton Southampton and Fowy Fowey , as well as to the keepers of passages in those ports.

Order without delay to provide ships for John de la Haye , Loryng Nigel Loring and all people in their company, going in the king’s service to Aquitaine, to stay there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , sufficient for their passage to those parts, should they arrive at any of those ports, at their charge. They are to permit them to leave on those ships, with their money, horses, armour, bows, arrows and other goods, freely and without impediment, any previous ordinances, proclamations or orders notwithstanding.

By K.

148

14 June 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Loryng Nigel Loring, kt , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, staying in Aquitaine in the king's service in the company of the aforesaid prince:

148.1: 11 June 1369 . Westminster .

John, son of John de Dirlton , kinsman and heir of Hiklyng William de Hickling .

By writ etc.

148.2: 12 June 1369 .

Richard Cergeaux , kt .

148.3: Same as above

Bevyle John Beville of Wolsiston Woolstone .

By bill of p.s. ¹

148.4: 18 June 1369 .

Strecche John Strech , staying in the company of the earl of Pembroke .

By bill of p.s.

148.5: 1 July 1369 .

Robert de Grendon, clerk , staying in the company of the aforesaid prince [of Aquitaine] . ²

By bill of p.s.

1.: This note of warrant also relates to the preceding entry.
2.: The entry is followed by a space with two empty sets of entry marks.

For attorney.

149: 13 June 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Loryng Nigel Loring, kt , who is going to Aquitaine, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating William Luscote and Tremayn John de Tremaine alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys.

Similar letters of general attorney for the same time for the following, setting out to the same place, to stay there in the company of the aforesaid prince:

149.1: Same as above

The same Roger ( sic , recte Nigel [Loryng]) , nominating Cotisford Roger Cottisford, kt , and Ryngestede Ralph Ringstead, clerk , alternately.

The same David [de Wollore] received the attorneys.

149.2: 20 June 1369 .

Thomas de Merbury , nominating Blakeburn John de Blackburn and Assheton Richard de Ashton alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

For protection.

150

3 July 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Gilbert Talbot, kt , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, staying in the same place in the king's service, in the company of the aforesaid prince, under the same date:

150.1: David Poull ; Philip Boketot ; Lodelowe Walter de Ludlow ; Aure John de Awre .

By bill of p.s.

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151

19 June 1369 . The palace of Westminster . Concerning the conquering of lands in the realm of France .

[in French]

Order to Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , that he proclaim, announce and reveal to his seneschals, officers and ministers, and in all the places that it seems appropriate, the following:

The prince, has informed his father that Charles, his cousin of France , contrary to the form of the peace lately made between the king and King John [II] , his father, now deceased, to which both the father and the son promised to hold to by their oaths, has instead made open war by taking the king's towns and fortresses, killing the king's people. As a consequence of this the king has resumed the name and title of the realm and crown of France, and has, by the aid of his friends, decided to proceed by means of war against the king's enemy for the recovery of these rights, and to resist his enemies there by all ways and means that are possible.

To strengthen the resolve and courage of his lords and people to aid and counsel and maintain the king's part against his enemies, the king, by the advice and assent of the magnates and commons of England in the present parliament held at the palace of Westminster, ¹ has ordained and agreed that all the lords and people of whatever estate, degree, condition or nation who maintain the king's part and quarrell against the king's enemies in the realm of France, may have and hold hereditably whatever they recover and conquer from those enemies, be they duchies, counties, vicomtés, cities, towns, castles, fortresses, lands, possessions or lordships within the realm of France, by whatever name or title that they are called, to hold to them and to all their heirs and successors, by the customary services and dues. The king excepts all the demesnes, royal rights, services, homages, duties, resorts and sovereignty that pertain to the king and to the crown of France, and also the lands and possessions of the Church, and of all those who, without any compulsion or difficulty will obey, adhere and reside in the king's obedience of their own free will, and aid and counsel the king in the pursuit of the king's quarrell and the recovery of the king's rights. Furthermore the king promises that he will make charters or particular letters for their conquests to all those who want them. ²

By p.s.

1.: A reference to the parliament that met at Westminster in June 1369.
2.: Printed in Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.874.

152: 20 June 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for John de Nowers, kt , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king's service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Bradewell Thomas Bradwell and Thomas Laurence alternately, who are also to present to any ecclesiastical benefices pertaining to John which may become vacant.

The chancellor received the attorneys before the said John left England.

153

11 June 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Thomas Beneshef , who is staying in the king’s service in the company of the prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, staying in Aquitaine in the king's service, in the company of the aforesaid prince:

153.1: 17 July 1369 . Westminster .

Arnold Savage, kt .

By bill of p.s.

153.2: 26 July 1369 . Westminster .

William Bardolf, esquire .

By bill of p.s.

154: 26 September 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Aldryngton Henry de Aldrington , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Yonge Walter le Young and William Waite alternately, who are also to present to any ecclesiastical benefices pertaining to John which may become vacant.

John de Tamworth, clerk , received the attorneys.

155

7 October 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Cosyngton Stephen de Cossington, kt , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service, in the company of the aforesaid earl . ¹

By bill of p.s.

1.: The previous entry makes no reference to an earl, though the clerk presumably refers to Edmund, earl of Cambridge, who appears in the following entry.

156: 10 October 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Pulter Walter Poulter of Cheyham Cheam , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there with Whithors Ralph Wythors in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge .

By bill of p.s.

157: 10 October 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Haulay John Hauley of Studeham Studham , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service with Haulay Robert Hauley , in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

158: 23 October 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Pavely Walter Paveley of Hulprynton Hilperton , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king's service, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Steel William Steele, clerk , and Guilsborough John de Gildesburgh alternately.

Spaign' Nicholas de Spaigne received the attorneys.

159: 26 October 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Bonde Nicholas Bond, kt , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king's service, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Henry Forester, clerk , and Waldyn Geoffrey Walden alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys before the said Nicholas left England.

160: 23 October 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Robert Laurence , who is setting out to Aquitaine in the king’s service, in the company of Thomas Florak , kt .

By bill of p.s.

For protections.

161: 20 October 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Pavely Walter Paveley of Husprinton Hilperton , who is staying overseas in the king’s service, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

162: 20 October 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Peter de Combe , who is staying overseas in the king’s service, in the company of the aforesaid prince .

By the same bill.

163: 16 October 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John de Boys , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king's service, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

For protections.

164: 24 October 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Peter de Legh, esquire , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill etc.

165: Same as above

Letters of protection etc. for John de Legh, esquire , who is staying there as above.

By bill etc.

166: Same as above

Letters of protection etc. for Loryng Nigel Loring, kt , son and heir of Loryng Roger Loring , who is staying there as above.

By bill etc.

167: 24 October 1369 . Westminster . For the prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

To the sheriffs, mayors, customers, keepers of ports and other maritime places, bailiffs, ministers and other faithful subjects of the king.

Licence to Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales that Thomas de Merston and Bailif Richard Bailiff , his servant, and either of them to purvey in England wherever they consider it best stockfish, white and red herrings and salt fish of whatever kind, for the needs of the prince's household where it resides, for the prince's money, and take the same to the nearest port and put it in ships there and carry it to the prince in Aquitaine without paying customs or subsidies. Order that Thomas and Richard, or either of them be permitted do this without impediment, without paying the customs or subsidies, any proclamations or orders of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.

By C.

For protection.

168: 24 October 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Alderyngton Henry de Aldrington , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

169: 5 November 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Markeby John de Markby, smith , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service with Penereth Thomas de Penrith , in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

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170: 16 November 1369 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year for John de Felton, kt , who is staying in Aquitaine in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating John Capon .

The chancellor received the attorney before [John] left [England].

171

1 October 1369 . Westminster . For John Chandos . ¹

Confirmation to John Chandos, vicomte of Sancto Salvatore Saint-Sauveur , of the keeping of the castles of Melle , Chiset Chizé and Cyvray Civray , in the king's keeping during the minority of his son, Thomas of Woodstock , together with all Thomas' lands and lordships in Peytou Poitou and Xanctonge Saintonge , and all franchises ( nobilitatibus ), juristictions, liberties, profits, emoluments, revenues and all other things pertaining to those castles, lands and lordships, for ten years, rendering 500 marks each year at the exchequer in England, at the feasts of Michaelmas and Easter in equal portions. During this term, he is, at his own cost, to keep the castles, lands and lordships safe, make all necessary repairs, and not commit any waste, destruction or ruin to the houses, woods, men, tenants or other things. ²

By p.s.

1.: A note in the margin states ' extractus '.
2.: For related entries, see entry in C 61/79 , entry in C 61/85 , entry in C 61/85 , entry in C 61/85 , entry in C 61/85 and entry in C 61/85 .

172: 20 November 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Totesham Richard de Tutsham, kt , who is staying in Aquitaine in the king’s service in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

173: 1 December 1369 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Richard Walkefare , who is staying [in Aquitaine].

By bill of p.s.

For protections.

174: 4 December 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Francis Bache , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, in the company of Walter Huet .

By bill of p.s.

175: 4 December 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for the same time for Hovyngham Thomas Hovingham , who is going to the same place.

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, going to the same place in the company of the aforesaid Walter [Huet] :

175.1: 10 December 1369 . Westminster .

Wyche Thomas Wych ; Nicholas Roleco , stainer .

By bill of p.s.

176: 5 November 1369 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Walter de Burnham , who is going to Aquitaine in the king's service, to stay there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

177

¹ The palace of Westminster . Letter sent to the lords of Gascony .

Letters to the abbot of the monastery of [...] ² under the great seal, stating that because of the insolent behaviour of the late King John and Charles his son, the breaking of their word, and their cunning and trickery, the king announces that he has resumed the name and title of king and the kingdom of France, which he used, as was lawful, before the treaty lately made between the kings, and which the king never renounced either tacitly or expressly. If the king, as is his right, is preparing to defend himself against the violence used against him, and to pursue his right and bring to nothing the intolerable injustices wrought against him by Charles, the abbot should not be surprised. The king, asks the abbot, out of the affection that he has for the king, to give fair consideration to the following, and assist the king in prosecuting them with timely counsel and aid, and not allow the pricks of conscience, words of appeasement or malign communication from the king's rivals to divert the abbot from his loyalty and obedience to the king.

It is well known to the world how the kingdom of France came to the king by hereditary right, the king prosecuting the right with armed force against Philip of Valois , who at that time had unjustly seized the kingdom, and against John his son, who succeeded his father, and who, by the fortunes of war, was captured with many of the magnates and nobles of that realm. ³ The king agreed to a peace treaty between himself and John, and Charles his son, who now unjustly occupies the kingdom of France, to stop the shedding of Christian blood, and not without detriment to his own right, the treaty being made in a certain manner and form, and sworn upon the body of Christ and the Gospels. ⁴ It was agreed in the peace that John and Charles would hand over at certain places and times, many lands and possessions, make renunciations of their sovereignty and jurisdiction, and also pay certain sums of money, and for the completion of this they gave hostages, who would not depart the king without licence, replacing those that died with others of an equivalent estate.

They have not kept to these terms and Charles, though often requested, has made a verbal offer finally, by letter and envoys, of certain lands in exchange for the freeing of territory and the release of the hostages, but has made no mention of payments of sums of money, the restoration or substitution of hostages or his renunciations (of sovereignty). In the king's negotiations his final response was still outstanding and should have been given before Pentecost last and whilst it is outstanding no new action should have been taken by either side, but Charles gave the king a rambling reply well before the feast whilst the king eagerly awaited the outcome of the peace, and asserted quite wrongly that the king did not have the right, giving as his reasons sovereignty and right of appeal when those belonged to the king, and he is blameworthy and at fault. With the connivance and treachery of the king's subjects attacked with armed might the castles, vills, towns and fortalices in Aquitaine and Pontivo Poitou given to us in the peace treaty. He has seized them and subjected them to his power and retains them still, everywhere cruelly putting to death the king's people, committing some of them to terrible imprisonment, plotting by every means at his disposal how he can take away the king's power and land, ruining the king's people, totally dissolving the peace. Not content with these enormities on all sides he is fearlessly waging war for which he can have no excuse against his sacred oath which the perfidious Saracens have kept inviolate towards their Christian captives, and is publicly and tirelessly striving to expel the king and his son, the prince , from land which is not his and to delete their names from the record of Christian Princes. Since Charles has broken the terms of the peace and has not kept his word to the king, but rather violated it, the king is not bound to observe the terms of the agreement, especially since in swearing the peace treaty oath, the king stated and added that he was in no way bound to keep to the treaty unless John and Charles kept it. ⁵

1.: The date has not been completed.
2.: The addressee is left incompleted.
3.: A reference to the capture of King John II with a great number of French and Spanish nobles at the battle of Poitiers on 19 September 1356.
4.: A reference to the treaty of Brétigny of 25 May 1360, ratified as the treaty of Calais on 24 October 1360.
5.: For a full printed edition, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.884. For another version of this entry in French and addressed to an unidentified lord, see entry 180 . The entry is followed by a space before the end of the membrane, and with three sets of empty entry marks.

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Concerning commissioners in Aquitaine. ⁶

178

1 January 1370 . Turris nostrum London' Tower of London .

Commitment, under the great seal, to [...] ¹ of full and free power, authority and special mandate to hear all and each appellate cause and matter, both criminal and civil, which issue or which shall issue from the court of the prince of Aquitaine , who holds the land from the king, examining and proceeding with the merits of those appeals and whatever other matters and causes, real, personal or mixed, or of whatever other nature touching this superior and resort jurisdiction as shall arise, determining them according to the laws, fors and customs of those parts, and making due execution; giving and granting safe keeping and protectors for all those appealing, as is accustomed to be given, and doing, exercising and executing all other things which shall be useful or necessary in these matters or concerning them, and which the king himself would do if he were there personally.

This has been done because it is the responsibility of rulers to establish suitable and appropriate tribunals, where wise and just judges shall sit, and hear the legal cases of their subjects, and punish the guilty, and free the innocent; and since it cannot be denied that the realm of France ought to devolve to the king, both by right heritage and according to the peace previously entered into by the king and his adversary of France, which has totally dissolved through his adversary's detestable false oath, guilt and notorious failure, as is well known, just as other peaces have done, the whole of the land of Aquitaine has been restored to the king, with the immediate, lordship, sovereignty and resort; the king wishing deeply that his people of those parts should live well in peace, and to protect them from troubles and criminals as far as possible, and wishing that sovereign and resort jurisdiction in his land of Aquitaine be exercised as pertains to him by right, has, by his favour, provided that there shall be set up [a court] for the exercise of sovereign and resort jurisdiction in this manner at his royal city of Xanctonensem Saintes , where there abounds plenty of skilled people and victuals, so that he may spare his subjects of those parts from their labours, costs and expenses; the king wishing and ordaining that each of his subjects may come to this city, concerning any soveriegn or resort cases, safely and peacefully, without any impediment, as often as they wish, where, speedy justice will be reached concerning the troubles of all.

The prince, as well as his seneschals, judges, officials, servants, ministers and all other faithful people of those parts, are ordered to be obedient and intendant to them and their deputies, commissioners, servants and ministers in the execution and implementation of all these matters. ²

1.: a substantial space of about three lines is left empty, and, as is noted in the memorandum which follows, were to be filled in by the prince of Aquitaine.
2.: For a full printed edition, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, pp.884-5. For two entries, near identical to this, but in the latter of which the missing names of those appointed were actually inserted, see entry in C 61/83 & entry in C 61/85 .

179

Memorandum that the above entry was sent to the prince of Aquitaine and Wales , for inserting the names of the commissioners and the name of the city. ¹

1.: The entry is entered in a smaller hand, and presumably added after the membrane was first completed.

180

30 December 1369 . Westminster . Letters sent to the lords of Aquitaine .

[in French]

A copy of entry 177 in French addressed to an unidentified lord. ¹

1.: For a full printed edition under a different heading, see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, pp.883-4. The entry has suffered some damage and staining, it being the outer membrane when the roll was rolled up.