The Gascon Rolls Project

C 61/83

Gascon Roll for the 44th year of the reign of Edward III

Physical condition of the roll

The roll consists of 10 membranes. Entries appear on the face of the membranes only, the dorse being used solely for referencing notes. The outermost membrane doubles as a cover, with a heading on the outside. The roll is in good condition throughout, although the dorse of membrane 1 is slightly dirty and worn, as expected of a cover.

C 61/83 44 Edward III (1370-71)

Introduction.

Like the last roll, this roll is dominated by the renewal of the war with France. In addition, like most of the rolls for the duration of the principality of Aquitaine, the roll lacks a diversity of types of entries, with the vast majority of entries being letters of protection and attorney for those going to, or staying in the principality. Amongst the letters many went or stayed in the service of three English magnates who had gone, or were going to the principality to aid Prince Edward - John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, and Edmund of Langley, earl of Cambridge, two of the prince's brothers, and Laurence de Hastings, earl of Pembroke. Smaller groups were recorded in the company of Walter Huet, kt, Thomas de Roos of Helmsley and Robert de Knolles, Huet and Knolles being professional soldiers from Worcestershire and Herefordshire for the first, from Cheshire for the second, and with Roos, regularly in the service of the prince in the French wars. Although Edward III formally began to use the title of 'king of France' again in June 1369, this event is only first acknowledged in this Gascon Roll for the following regnal year.

Of the small number of entries that are not letters of protection or attorney, two also clearly relate to the war, and to John of Gaunt in particular. The first is a straight forward licence for one Bartholomew Nogon to take dried and salt fish to La Rochelle or Bordeaux for Gaunt, presumably to sustain his household and retinue there. ¹ The other, a grant of power to Gaunt to receive those who had deserted the English for the French and wished to return to their former obedience, and to issue pardons, is of far greater significance. ² The grant reveals both the growing importance of Gaunt, and perhaps also the decline of Edward of Woodstock's activity. Following the death of Lionel of Antwerp in 1368, Gaunt was the eldest surviving son of Edward III after Edward of Woodstock, and his power and wealth had rapidly increased after his inheritance ultimately of the duchy of Lancaster in 1362. That the king granted him the power to receive rebels not only indicates his father's trust in Gaunt, but also must have been a recognition of the increasing incapacitation of Edward of Woodstock. But Gaunt was by far a less able general then his elder brother and turned out to be unable to efficiently fight the French. Up until this point, the Edward III had shown great restraint in his dealings with Edward of Woodstock, the Gascon Rolls clearly revealing that his only real interventions in the affairs of the principality were restricted to diplomatic affairs, and the exercise of appellate jurisdiction, both of which still pertained to the king as sovereign lord, though the king had frequently ceded the latter to the prince.

Although the preceding paragraph has suggested that there were very real concerns on the king's behalf about the incapacity of Edward of Woodstock, when it came to the matter of the hearing of appeals, matters seem to have continued in much the same way as we have seen in the preceding rolls. The ceding to the prince of the power to select the commissioners to hear appeals from the prince's jurisdiction to that of the king was repeated; ³ and the long running case brought by the Monlarin family against the officials and ministers of the prince was continued without apparent conclusion. ⁴

The remaining entries consist of three inspeximus and one assignment. Two of the inspeximus confirmed the appointment of Richard de Fillongley as a general serjeant of Bordeaux, and his grant of authority over all other serjeants in Bordeaux and the Bordelais, and in Agen. ⁵ Fillongley was an important financial official of Edward of Woodstock who appears to have served in a variety of capacities in the principality from its foundation until long after the retirement of the prince. In the appointments found on this roll, he is recorded as a subordinate of William de Spridlington, the prince's auditor of accounts in the principality. ⁶ The remaining inspeximus was of the significant grant made by the prince to Johan III de Grailly, captal de Buch, of the county of Bigorre. ⁷ The Grailly family was one of the most important and powerful families in Aquitaine, and with the desertion of the English cause by other important families such as the Albrets, the need to nurture ties with those who remained loyal obtained a greater significance. The grant of the county of Bigorre was a very significant lordship to grant to the Graillys. Coveted by the neighbouring lords and the vicomtes of Béarn in particular, who had claims to the county, ⁸ its location was strategically important for the English, since it lay neighbouring the county of Armagnac and the vicomté of Béarn, whose rulers were all either directly opposed to English rule in the region, or demonstrated themselves extremely opportunistic in their dealings with both the English and French. But the main purpose of this grant was essentially to defend it against the count of Armagnac who had claims on this county and who was the head of the French party in Aquitaine.

The remaining entry relates to the assignment of a hostage. In reward for the loyal service of Florimont, lord of Lesparre, in the war, and in satisfaction of a grant of 1,000 l. by the king to Florimont's late father, the king had assigned Hugh de Russy to him. ⁹ The assignment notes that Russy was a hostage as a guarantee of the French observance of the peace, presumably that agreed in the treaty of Brétigny/Calais of 1360, and with the French default, he was now being held, and was an asset to be disposed of for ransom.

Jonathan Mackman & Simon J. Harris.

1.: entry 148 .
2.: entry 72 .
3.: entry 73 & entry 73 .
4.: entry 59 .
5.: entry 20 & entry 21 .
6.: Green, D.S., The Household and Military Retinue of Edward the Black Prince (Ph.D. thesis, University of Nottingham, 1998), vol. II, p.67
7.: entry 38 & entry 38 . An interesting additional entry on the roll ( entry 97 ), a memorandum, records that the inspeximus was delivered by the chancellor to Arnold Savage, kt, who was to deliver the letters to Grailly and obtain the prince's original letters and send them into chancery to be cancelled.
8.: Studd, R. 'The Marriage of Henry of Almain and Constance of Béarn', Thirteenth-Century England III , ed. by P.R. Coss, S.D. Lloyd (Woodbridge, 1991) pp. 161-80.
9.: entry 77 .

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13 February 1370 . Westminster . For passage .

To all and singular admirals, provosts, sheriffs, mayors, customers, keepers of ports and passages and other maritime places, bailiffs, officers and other faithful people.

Licence to Crickelade Thomas de Cricklade, one of the esquires of John [de Hastings], earl of Pembroke , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine, that he may cross to those parts with 40 men-at-arms and 40 archers, with their retainers, horses, bows, arrows and other arms and equipment, and remain there in the king’s service in the company of the king’s said son . It is ordered that Cricklade be permitted to cross with his men-at-arms, archers, retainers, horses, bows, arrows and other arms and equipment freely and without impediment, notwithstanding any order from the king contrary to this. ¹

1.: For a printed edition see Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.886.

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8 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Robert de Morewode , parson of the church of Quadryng Quadring , 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.

The following have similar letters of protection, who are staying in the company of the same earl , under the same date:

2.1: Same as above

Sampson de Cliston , Roter Richard Rotour, parson of the church of Qwykham Whickham , Hamo de Felton, kt , Roger Toly .

3: 8 May 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Thomas Roter of Thorp’ , 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, etc.

4: 30 January 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Peter de Veel, kt who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Robert Lough and Robert de Ketford alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys before Peter left England.

5: 28 January 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

6: 10 May 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

7: 3 February 1370 . Westminster . For attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Chaundos John Chandos, kt who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating John de Humbleton, clerk .

Renewed according to the roll on which it was previously recorded.

8: 26 January 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

For general attorney.

9: 3 February 1370 . Westminster .

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

Renewed according to the roll on which it was previously recorded. Woll David de Wollore received the attorney.

10: 30 January 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Dymmok John Dymock, kt who is staying in the king’s service as above, nominating John de Tamworth, clerk and John de Bretton alternately.

Ravens' Richard de Ravenser received the attorneys.

11: 30 January 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Guissyng Thomas Gissing, kt , as above, nominating John de Lopham and Castillakre William de Castle Acre alternately.

The prince received the attorneys as testified by his letter kept in the chancery file.

12: 3 February 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Chaundos John Chandos, kt , in the king’s service as above, nominating Robert de Twyford, kt .

Woll David de Wollore received the attorney. Renewed according to the roll on which it was previously recorded.

13: 26 January 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Gissyng Thomas Gissing, kt who is [staying] in the king’s service as above.

By bill of p.s.

14: 7 February 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for the same time for Dymmok John Dymock, kt who is staying there.

By bill of p.s.

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Similar letters of protection for Giles de Ardern, kt , who is staying there.

By the same bill.

Similar letters of protection for the same time for the following, who are staying there in the king’s service in the company of the same prince:

15.1: 10 February 1370 . Westminster .

Spersholt Edmund de Sparsholt, esquire

By bill of p.s.

15.2: Same as above

Wengefeld Eleanor de Wingfield

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8 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Wolseleye John de Wolseley, esquire 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. ¹

1.: Entry marks follow for three further entries, which were not inserted.

17: 8 February 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year to Richard de Walkefare, kt , who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Gournay Edmund Gurney and John Howam alternately.

The chancellor received the attorneys by a letter of the same prince.

The same Richard has other letters of general attorney, nominating William de Rudham, parson of the church of Ingaldesthorp Ingoldisthorpe and Grene William Green, parson of the church of Ribourgh Ryburgh alternately, as above.

The following have similar letters of general attorney, nominating the underwritten, for the same period, namely:

18.1: 11 February 1370 . Westminster .

Arundell' Edmund de Arundel, kt , nominating Robert Lough .

Renewed as previously recorded, and Walter Power received the attorney before the said Edmund left England. ¹

1.: Entry marks follow for two further entries, which were not inserted. They were not included within the bracket for this group of entries.

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13 February 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for the same time to fitz Herberd Edmund FitzHerbert , who is staying there in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke , nominating Walter Perle and Adam Charles, clerk alternately.

Walter Power, clerk received the attorneys on the departure of the said Edmund to those parts. ¹

1.: An item mark follows for an entry which was not inserted.

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16 February 1370 . Westminster . For Richard Fillongley .

Inspeximus of certain letters of Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales in these words:

12 October 1367 . Sanctum Emilianum Saint-Émilion .

Appointment by Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , of Fylongley Richard de Fillongley , servant to Spridlyngton William de Spridlington, auditor of the accounts of the principality of Aquitaine , for his great service to the prince, as general serjeant in Burdegal' Bordeaux and the whole of the Burdegalesii Bordelais and resort of the same; and he grants to the same the offices of all the general serjeants, and of other offices of whatsoever kind of both the towns, baylies and prévôtés, and of castellanies and of assize jurisdictions ( assisiagiorum ) of Bordeaux and the Bordelais and the resort of the same for the term of his life; holding and exercising them in person or by deputies at his own risk, over ecclesiastical, noble and common men alike, taking what others have previously taken for those offices. Order to the seneschal of Aquitaine or his lieutenant to place Fillongley or his proctor in possession, removing anyone previously in those offices, any previous letters of appointment notwithstanding. The king's subjects, both noble and humble are to obey and be intendant on Fillongley or his deputy, and the seneschal is to receive Fillongley's oath which is customary to be made.

12 January 1367 . Burdegal Bordeaux .

Appointment by Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales , of Fylongley Richard de Fillongley , servant to Spridlyngton William de Spridlington, auditor of the accounts of the principality of Aquitaine , to all the serjeanties in the city of Agennum Agen , with resort and assizes, and all the profits and emoluments pertaining to those offices, for term of his life, taking what others have previously had for that office. Order to the seneschal of Agenais to place Fillongley in possession, removing anyone previously in those offices. The king's subjects, both noble and humble are to obey and be intendant on Fillongley or his deputy, and the seneschal is to receive Fillongley's oath which is customary to be made.

The king confirms the grants in as much as he is able by his special grace. ¹

By p.s.

1.: For related entries, see entry in C 61/87 , entry in C 61/87 , entry in C 61/88 , entry in C 61/95 & entry in C 61/95 . The letters were further confirmed by Richard II in 1380, see entry in C 61/94 .

For protections.

18 February 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke , who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales . ¹

By bill of p.s.

1.: This and all the following letters are printed in Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.888.

Same as above

The same earl has similar letters of protection directed to the king’s bailiffs and faithful men in Ireland .

The following, who are staying in the same place in the king’s service, in the company of the aforesaid prince, have similar letters of protection for the same time, under the same date:

22.1: Same as above

Thomas West, kt , Thomas Blount, kt , Sent Aubyn Thomas St Aubin, kt , Arderne Thomas de Ardern, kt , Nicholas de Stafford, kt , John de la Pole, kt , John [de] Morteyn, kt , fil Herberd Edmund FitzHerbert, kt , Ardene Thomas de Ardern, kt , Bassyngbourn Warin de Bassingbourn, kt , Barowe John de Barrow, clerk , John Donne, clerk , Swyneford John de Swinford , John de Farnham , John Hugyn , John Kilburn of Lughtburgh Loughborough , senior , Henry Viel of Swyneford Swinford , Coueleigh Henry Cowley .

22.2: 18 March 1370 . Westminster .

Sulleye John de Sully, kt

22.3: 18 February 1370 .

Robert Cok of Neubury Newbury , John Kynne of Neuport Paynel Newport Pagnell , Baillif Nicholas Bailiff of Weford Weeford , John Torrel , Percival Simeon , Kentewelle John Kentwell , John Echum , Thomas Cloue , Redyngg John de Reading , Walter Mawardyn , Swetyngham Richard Sweetingham , Amaury Mardyn , Walter Mardyn , Robert Antoigne , Nicholas West , Stephen Hamme , Thomas More .

22.4: 1 March 1370 . Westminster .

Rhys ap Gruffudd, kt

By bill, etc.

The following, who are going to the same place in the king’s service, to stay there in the company of the aforesaid prince, have similar letters of protection under the same date:

23.1: Same as above

Bassyngburn Richard de Bassingbourn, kt , Nortone Ralph de Norton, kt , Chetewynd William Chetwynd, kt , Handeascre Simon Handsacre, kt , John Strech , kt , Crickelade Thomas Cricklade , Richard Neusonn of Herleston , Richard Rugeley Ruggele , Griffyth Henry Griffith , Kerusleye William Keresley of Coventre Coventry .

24: 15 March 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Edmund de Lewes , who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, and staying there in the company of [John de Hastings,] earl of Pembroke .

By K.

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16 April 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Dabriggecourt Eustache d'Auberchicourt ¹ who is staying in the king’s service in Gascony in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Geddynge Robert Gedding, kt and Walter de Clopton alternately.

Reissued because it was sealed in another manner, ² and the chancellor received the attorneys before Eustache left England.

1.: Known in English as Eustace or Sanchet d'Abrichecourt.
2.: A not uncommon note found against entries, it probably meant that the original letters were issued under another seal, presumably one of the small seals, which was deemed unacceptable, and the letters had to be reissued.

26: 2 April 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Bourghcher John de Bourchier, elder , kt who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine, in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge .

By bill of p.s.

27: 22 April 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

28: 15 April 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

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23 April 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Lathum Robert de Lathom who is going to Gascony in the king’s service, in the company of Huwet Walter Huet , ¹ nominating Bykerstat Adam de Bickerstaffe and Slene William de Slyne, clerk alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk , received the attorneys.

1.: 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.

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1 May 1370 . Westminster . For protection . ¹

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Bassyngbourn Thomas de Bassingbourn, kt who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service, in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Neuport John de Newport .

Walter Power, clerk , received the attorney.

1.: The heading refers to letters of protection, but the text clearly grants letters of attorney.

31: 26 April 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

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5 May 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Vernoun Richard de Vernon, kt who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine in the company of Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Leycestr’ Richard de Leicester and William Wolf alternately.

Reissued because it was sealed in another manner, ¹ and John de Tamworth received the attorneys.

1.: A not uncommon note found against entries, it probably meant that the original letters were issued under another seal, presumably one of the small seals, which was deemed unacceptable, and the letters had to be reissued.

33: 3 May 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for the same Richard [de Vernon] .

By bill of p.s.

34: 26 April 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

For general attorney.

35: 6 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for John Neumarche who is going to Aquitaine in the king’s service with John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating William de Fyncheden , kt and Hugh de Webewell .

Walter Power received the attorneys.

6 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for William Prilly who is [going] to Aquitaine in the king’s service, in the company of Huwet Walter Huet , nominating Thirnyng William Thirning and Geytyngton Henry de Geddington alternately.

Walter Power received the attorneys.

The following, going to the same place in the company of the same Walter [Huet] , have similar letters of general attorney for the same time:

36.1: 08 May 1370 . Westminster .

Redesham Edmund de Redisham , nominating Reps John de Repps, kt and Cranewys John Cranwich, clerk .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

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8 May 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s. ¹

1.: Item marks follow for two further entries, which were not inserted.

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For Johan de Grailly, captal de Buch.

20 April 1370 . Westminster . ¹

Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales, to Johan de Grailly, captal de Buch.

27 June 1369 . Dengolesme Angoulême .

Letters patent of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , granting to Johan [III] de Grailly, captal de Buch and the legitimate male heirs of his body, the county of Bigorre , with the cities, towns, castles lands, lordships, homages, jurisdictions, high, middle and low justice, complete and shared jurisdiction, dues, tolls, rents, revenues and other appurtenances, profits and emoluments of the county; rendering to the prince and his heirs one falcon and one tercelet annually at Christmas at the castle of Burdeux Bordeaux , and doing homage, fealty and all other services. ²

The king grants this for Grailly's past service, and for the service that he would do in the future.

By p.s.

1.: An arabic numeral '4' appears in the margin.
2.: Printed in Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.890. For a memorandum concerning the delivery of these letters patent, see entry 97 .

20 April . Westminster .

To all archbishops, bishops, abbots, priors, dukes, counts, barons, seneschals, lords, marquises, eschevins, prévôts and jurats of the cities, towns and boroughs, admirals, captains, castellans, constables of castles, fortresses and garrisons, as well as the vicomtes, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and other subjects of Bigorre .

Letters of intendancy in favour of Johan de Grailly as count of Bigorre .

By p.s. ¹

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For general attorney.

40: 22 January 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for John de la Pole, kt who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke , nominating John de Cobham, Lord Cobham and Moubray John Mowbray of Cliflond Cleveland alternately.

The chancellor received the attorney.

41: Same as above

The same John [has similar letters of general attorney] for the same time, nominating Craueford Thomas de Crawford of Cristeshall Chrishall and Lyndesele William de Lindsell

The chancellor received the attorney.

Year 43 of the reign of Edward III

42: 14 January 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

Year 44 of the reign of Edward III

For protection.

43: 14 January 1370 . Westminster .

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

By bill of p.s.

44: 14 January 1370 . Westminster .

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

By bill of p.s.

For protection.

45: 11 February 1370 . Westminster .

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

By bill of p.s.

46: Same as above

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Fulk Sturmy who is going in the king’s service to the same place, in the company of the aforesaid Walter [Huet] .

By the same bill.

47: 6 February 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Vyel John Viel of Bristowe Bristol who is going in the king’s service to the same place, in the company of the aforesaid Walter [Huet] .

By bill of p.s.

48: 11 February 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John Tournay who is going in the king’s service to the same place, in the company of the aforesaid Walter [Huet] .

By bill of p.s.

49: 6 February 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Folvill Eustace Folvile who is going across the sea in the king’s service, in the company of the aforesaid Walter [Huet] .

By bill of p.s.

For general attorney.

50: 15 February 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Caunterbury John de Canterbury who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Geoffrey Colman, cook alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys before John left England.

51: 15 February 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Huwet Walter Huet, kt who is going in the king’s service to Aquitaine, to stay there in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Edmund de Brugge and Thorp' Ellis de Thorpe alternately.

The chancellor received the attorney.

52: Same as above

The same Walter [Huet] has other letters of general attorney, nominating atte Wode John Attwood, kt and William de Hull, clerk .

The chancellor received the attorney.

53: 14 February 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Walter Amyas, clerk and Ralph de Walsham alternately.

Woll David de Wollore, clerk received the attorney when the earl left for the said parts.

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6 February 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

Similar letters of protection for the following, going in the king’s service to Aquitaine, in the company of the aforesaid Walter [Huet] :

54.1: 18 February 1370 . Westminster .

Castel John Castle , Halsale John Halsall , Spuryer Thomas Spurrier , John Adam , Roland Resquilyon , Thomas Belluter .

By bill of p.s.

54.2: 17 February 1370 . Westminster .

Pykenham John Pickenham, the younger , citizen and merchant of London , Walter Levyet , Robert Taunton .

By bill of p.s.

54.3: 15 February 1370 . Westminster .

filz Gyles Hugh Fitz Giles , Maydenstan Thomas Maidstone , Conestable Robert Constable , Richard Burton .

54.4: 20 February . Westminster .

Thomas Drayton , Stanfelde Thomas Stanfield , Thomas Scotfoldeschawe , John atte Gate .

By bill of p.s.

54.5: Same as above

Multon Ralph de Moulton , Robert de Derby , Robert de Lathom , Gloucestr’ John de Gloucester, spurrier , Swafeld Robert Swafield .

By bill, etc.

54.6: 24 February 1370 . Westminster .

Nieulond Henry Newland .

By bill, etc.

54.7: 20 March 1370 . Westminster .

Wynchestr’ Ralph Winchester .

By bill, etc.

54.8: 20 March 1370 . Westminster .

Pounfreyt Thomas Pontefract , ¹ Ywayn Robert Iwerne, mercer of Ywarn' Iwerne Minster , John de Thovyll , John Blikyng , Cheyne John Cheyney, esquire .

By bill, etc.

54.9: 20 March 1370 . Westminster .

Robert de Combe .

By bill, etc.

54.10: 26 March 1370 . Westminster .

Vincent de Perham , Warde Gilbert Ward , Waldene William de Walden , John Hobbes of Hertford .

By bill, etc.

54.11: 4 April 1370 . Westminster .

John de Bulmer , John del Hall , Thomas de Lincoln, citizen of York .

By bill, etc.

54.12: 3 April 1370 . Westminster .

John Renee of Axebrugge Axbridge , Nicholas Frig , Thomas Ware, skinner , John Bartre of Bristoll Bristol , Vyel Henry Viel of Bristoll Bristol .

By bill, etc.

54.13: 2 May 1370 . Westminster .

William Prilly , Bosevile Adam Boseville .

By bill, etc.

54.14: Same as above

Baskervill Richard Baskerville, kt .

By bill, etc.

54.15: 7 May 1370 . Westminster .

John Belle , Derlyng John Dearling , Redesham Edmund de Redisham, kt , Coventre Thomas de Coventry .

By bill, etc.

54.16: 8 May 1370 . Westminster .

Richard de Rasshe , Robert York , Neuport William de Newport , Haggelee Henry Hagley , John Talbot of Castrum Rici Richard’s Castle , kt , Cheigny Hugh Cheyney, kt , Adam de Morton , Bordet John Burdett, kt , John Dyche , Roger Rymour , John Russham .

By bill.

54.17: 10 June 1370 . Westminster .

Robert Somnour , Wynstanlee Hugh de Winstanley , Chisnale William de Chisnall , Stopport Warin Stockport .

By bill of p.s.

54.18: 18 June 1370 . Westminster .

Walkeden John de Walkden , Toxtaht Roger de Toxteth, son of Toxtaht Adam de Toxteth , Ingelwode Adam de Inglewood , John, son of Laylond Thomas de Leyland .

By bill of p.s.

1.: Teste ut supra is written against Pontefract as well as his name being bracketed against the date '20 March 1370'.

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For protections.

55: 26 April 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Kendale Thomas de Kendal, messenger , 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 .

56: Same as above

Similar letters [of protection] for the same time for Gosewelle Thomas Goswell , who is going to the same place, and staying there in the company of the said prince .

57: 12 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year to William Lambourn , who is going overseas in the king’s service in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating John Enys of Berthei Burthy and Trevysa Ralph Trevisa alternately.

William de Burstall received the attorneys.

58

12 May 1370 . Westminster . For protections .

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

By bill of p.s.

The following have similar letters of protection, for the same time:

58.1: 14 May 1370 . Westminster .

Roger la Ware, kt .

By bill of p.s.

58.2: 17 May 1370 . Westminster .

Wodehous John de Woodhouse, clerk .

By bill of p.s.

58.3: 17 May 1370 . Westminster .

John de Sully, kt .

By bill of p.s.

58.4: 20 May 1370 . Westminster .

John de Nowers, kt .

By bill of p.s. ¹

1.: Item marks follow for two further entries, which were not inserted.

59

14 May 1370 . Westminster . For Arnaut [de Monlarin] and Pey de Monlarin.

[in French]

Order to the judges of Aquitaine to summon before them the parties in the complaint originally brought by Arnaut [de Monlarin] and Montlaryn Pey de Monlarin , brothers and burgesses of Bordeaux, examine the original issues, and the alleged attempts to delay judgment in this case, and do justice according to the laws and customs of the areas concerned. Order also to all the king’s subjects, and to the prince’s serjeants and officers, that they be intendant upon the judges in all issues relating to this matter. The king had previously sent information to the abbot of La Sewa Sauve-Majeure ¹ in the Bordaloys diocese of Bordeaux , the abbot of St Maxentius Saint-Maixent ² in the Poytou diocese of Poitiers , and to Peire de Caseton, lord of Gordon Gourdon and Seriz Guillaume de Séris , knights and officials of Bordeaux , concerning certain grievances, wrongs and damages which Pey de Monlarin, now deceased, and Arnaut de Monlarin, brothers, burgesses of Bordeaux and next heirs of Arnaut de Camparian and Anna [ de Camparian ] , his daughter, had brought against the people and officials of the prince of Aquitaine , concerning certain goods, possessions and inheritances which ought to belong to them by right, but which have been seized by the prince’s people and officers. The brothers appealed the matter to the king’s court, but meanwhile other appeals were brought against them, prejudicial to their case, as outlined in earlier letters patent. By virtue of these, Peire de Caseton and Guillaume de Séris proceeded with the case, and took certain testimonies for each side. However, the people and officers of Bordeaux, seeking to delay the case, appealed to the king, for which reason Pey and Guilhem did not wish to proceed with the matter. While the case has been pending, Pey de Montlaryn has died, his son Pey being his next heir, and Pey the son and Arnaut have complained that various further attempts have been made against their case since the death of Pey the father, and have asked that all the matters relating to the case be summoned before the judges. ³

1.: Huc de Marcenac, abbot of La Sauve from 1362 to 1371. See Le nécrologe de l’abbaye de La Sauve-Majeure , éd. J.-L. Lemaître, p. 147 (under the Latin name of Hugo de Marcenhac ) and Dulaura, É., Histoire de l’abbaye de la Sauve-Majeure , II (Camiac-et-Saint-Denis, 2003), pp. 334-6. He came from a noble family of the Haute-Auvergne (now département of Cantal), from Marcenac (in com. Leynhac, arr. Aurillac, dép. Cantal) which gave lords of Marmiesse (com. Sansac-de-Marmiesse, arr. Aurillac, dép. Cantal). A kinsman and proctor of this abbot was named Avit de Marcenac and this rare forename was used in the Marcenac family of Marmiesse. See Dulaura, Ibid ., p. 335.
2.: Guillaume de Vezançais , abbot of Saint-Maixent (1363-81). On him, see Richard, A., 'Chartes et documents pour servir à l'histoire de l'abbaye de Saint-Maixent - 1', Archives Historiques du Poitou , XVI (Poitiers,1886), p. LXXXVII-LXXXVIII, no. XLVII.
3.: For related entries, see entry in C 61/78 , entry in C 61/78 , entry in C 61/78 , entry in C 61/78 , entry in C 61/79 , entry in C 61/79 , entry in C 61/80 , entry in C 61/80 , entry 80 , entry in C 61/86 & entry in C 61/86 . The issue of appeals to the king, including references to this case, is discussed in Lodge, E.C., 'The Relations between England and Gascony, 1152-1453', History , n.s. xix (1934), 131-9, esp. p.136 n. 3.

For protections.

13 June 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Kyriel Nicholas de Kirriell who is going overseas in the king’s service with Thomas de Graundson in the company of Robert de Knolles .

By bill, etc.

The following, also going overseas in the king’s service in the company of the said Robert , have similar letters of protection, for the same time:

60.1: 12 June 1370 . Westminster .

Leycestre William Leicester of Kent , Whytewell John Whitwell of Gyldeford Guildford , William Paulyn of Cantuar' Canterbury , ferrour farrier , Edward Charles, kt .

By bill of p.s.

60.2: 14 June 1370 . Westminster .

Bartholomew de Weston of Thoryton Thorington , Peter Danyel , Brykyndon Reynold Brickendon, butcher .

By bill, etc.

61: 21 May 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year to John de Nowers, kt , who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating Bradewell Thomas de Bradwell and Thomas Laurence alternately.

Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys before John left England.

62: 12 June 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year to William de Lee , who is going overseas in the king’s service, nominating Plesyngton Robert de Pleasington and Faryngton John de Farrington alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

63: Same as above

The same William has other letters of general attorney, nominating Faryngton John de Farrington and Banastre Thomas Bannister of Bank .

The same William [de Mirfield] received the attorneys.

64: 30 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John, son of John de Drilton , kinsman and heir of Hiklyng William de Hickling , who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

65: 28 June 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year to Sulleygh John Sully, kt , who is staying in the king’s service in Aquitaine, in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , nominating William de Luscote and Walter de Perle .

Richard de Stafford received the attorneys by writ.

For protections.

66: 8 June 1370 . Westminster .

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

By K. Duplicate.

7 June 1370 . Westminster .

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

By bill, etc.

The following, setting out to the same place in the company of the said duke, have similar letters of protection for the same time, under the same date:

67.1: John Wrench . ¹

1.: The entry is followed by one empty set of entry marks.

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68: 13 June 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Sadeler Walter Saddler of Henele sur Thamyse Henley on Thames , who is going overseas in the king’s service with Thomas Coun , in the company of Robert de Knolles .

By bill of p.s.

69: 10 June 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Similar letters of protection for the same time for Hempstede John Hempstead , who is going in the king’s service with Minstreworth John de Minsterworth, kt , in the company of the aforesaid Robert [de Knolles] .

By bill, etc.

70: 12 June 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year to Kynwardeslee Thomas de Kinnersley , who is going overseas in the king’s service, in the company of Huwet Walter Huet , nominating John Meldon and Thomas Blast alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

71: 13 June 1370 . Westminster . For the admission of guardians .

Admission of John de la Pole and Shene Thomas de Sheen alternately as guardians in all the courts of England for one year of Okore Philip de Okeover , minor, who is setting out to Aquitaine in the king’s service.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk admitted the guardians.

72

1 July 1370 . The palace of Westminster . Concerning the power granted to the duke of Lancaster in Aquitaine .

Grant to John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , that, for the comfort and support of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , and the inhabitants, he should admit and receive to the king's peace, obedience and grace those citizens of Aquitaine and other parts of the kingdom of France who had left the obedience of the king and prince, whether they had left through the persuasion of the king's enemies or of their own will, and who now wish to return to the prince's obedience, pardoning their crimes, even the most serious, and restoring their privileges. While it is sometimes right to punish such actions by the exercise of royal authority, it is sometimes right to temper such actions with leniency. The duke is to be able to enoble those who are not noble according to the knowledge of their abilities and merits, giving safe-conducts with the king's standards or pennons; he is to do and exercise all things with the agreement of the prince when he is present or absent, doing what the king would do if the king was personally present. ¹

1.: Printed in Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.894.

For the commissioners appointed in Aquitaine.

10 June 1370 . The palace of Westminster .

Commitment, under the great seal, to ... ¹ , and the four of them, of whom the king wishes that the archbishop or bishop, the abbot the chancellor, and the two barons at the least being always present, ² of full and free power, authority and special mandate in 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, provides 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 sovereign 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. However, the king does not intend or wish that these letters should revoke any earlier orders issued to other judges on these matters, by him or under his authority, unless they are expressly revoked by other letters sent to them. ³

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.: Although the names of those receiving the commission were ommitted, the entry had received quite a number of amendments in a different more cursive hand, and one of these indicates the identity of some of those intended to receive the commission.
3.: 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 61/82 & entry in C 61/85 . In this entry numerous alterations have been made with the insertion of one substantial marginal text which indicates the identity of the missing commissioners, and numerous interlineations. In addition, the final sentence concerning the revocation of previous appointments of judges, is not included in the other versions of this letter. Several additional sets of entry marks appear against this entry. Partially printed in Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.884.

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

75

28 May 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Welde Richard Weld of Galueye Galway , who is going in the king’s service to Aquitaine in the company of Huwet Walter Huet . ¹

1.: Item marks follow for two further entries, which were not inserted.

76: 15 June 1370 . Westminster . For attorney .

Letters of general attorney for one year to Kymbel Nicholas Kimble , who is going in the king’s service to Aquitaine, in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating William de Whetelay and Bangore John Bangor alternately.

Mirf' William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

77

17 June 1370 . The a notre Palays de Westm' palace of Westminster . For the lord of Lesparre . ¹

[in French]

Grant to Florimont, lord of La Sparre Lesparre , kt , ² on account of his good service in the war, and in compensation and satisfaction of 1000 l. previously granted by the king to his late father and himself, and for various other causes, of the person of Hugh de Russy , sent as a hostage for the peace made with the king's enemies of France, now held for their default, together with all rights to him on this account. ³

1.: A note in the margin states extractus .
2.: For details of his career, see Rabanis, J., Notice sur Florimont, sire de Lesparre (Bordeaux, 1843).
3.: On the same day, having received the hostage, Lesparre released the debt of 1000 l. (TNA, E 30/258).

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78: 28 April 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine, nominating Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk and Appilton John de Appleton alternately.

The chancellor received the attorneys before the earl left England.

79: 8 May 1370 . Westminster . For protections .

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

By bill of p.s.

80

8 May 1370 . Westminster .

To all the seneschals, mayors, jurats, peers, prévôts, bayles and king's lieges in Aquitaine.

Letters of protection to Arnaut [de Monlarin] and Pey [de Monlarin] , sons of Montelarino Pey de Monlarin , citizens of Burdegalen' Bordeaux , who are pursuing their rights in the king's courts in England and Aquitaine. Fearing threats of damage to their persons and goods made by certain people, Arnaut and Pey have petitioned the king for his protection, and thus, wishing to preserve them from undue oppression, the king has taken them, their goods and rightful possessions into his safe keeping. He therefore orders the officers to defend Arnaut and Pey, their family and goods from violence and undue grievance, and to maintain them in their rightful possessions. If anything should come to their attention in prejudice of this protection, the officers should return things to their due condition, and in order that no one may excuse themselves by ignorance of this protection, they should ensure that it is announced publicly in places within their respective districts, forbidding anyone from inflicting any injury, molestation, damage or grievance, under pain of grievous penalties. Also, when requested, the officials are to place the king's pennon ( penocella ) on the places and goods of Arnaut and Pey, as a sign of the king's protection. ¹

1.: For related entries, see entry in C 61/78 , entry in C 61/78 , entry in C 61/78 , entry in C 61/78 , entry in C 61/79 , entry in C 61/79 , entry in C 61/80 , entry in C 61/80 , entry 59 , entry in C 61/86 & entry in C 61/86 .

81: 16 May 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Thomas More , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of Hastynges John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke , nominating Thomas Ewell and Hugh Palgrave, chaplain alternately.

Peter de Barton, clerk received the attorneys before Thomas departed.

82

21 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for William [de Scargill], son of Skargill Warin de Scargill , kt , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Scargell Robert de Scargill and Hugh de Wombwell alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

The following, setting out to the same place in the company of the same duke, have similar letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating the following:

82.1: Same as above

Thomas de Metham, kt , nominating John FitzWilliam, kt and Stapelton Miles de Stapleton, kt .

The same William [de Mirfield] received the attorney.

83: 20 May 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Sancto Laudo John de St Laud, kt , who is going in the king's service to Gascony in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Clyvedon Matthew de Clivedon and Forde Henry de Ford alternately.

William de Burstall, clerk received the attorney.

For attorney.

22 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for William son of John de Barton of Ryedale , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Blakeburn John de Blackburn and Radeclyf John de Radcliffe of Chatherton Chadderton alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

The following, setting out to the same place in the company of the same duke, have similar letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating the following:

84.1: 22 May 1370 . Westminster .

Godwyne William Godwin , nominating Clyvedon Matthew de Clivedon and Henry Redmore

Botheby John de Boothby, clerk received the attorneys.

84.2: 23 May 1370 . Westminster .

William Beauchamp, kt , nominating Clynton John de Clinton, kt and Ralph Basset of Sapcote , kt .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

84.3: Same as above

The same William [Beauchamp] , nominating John Beauchamp of Poywyk Powick and Foliaumbe Godfrey Foljambe, kt .

The same William [de Mirfield] received the attorneys.

84.4: Same as above

The same William [Beauchamp] , nominating John le Rous and Robert Mile, clerk .

The same William [de Mirfield] received the attorneys.

85: 24 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for John Talbot of Swanyngton Swannington , kt , who is going overseas in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating John Botiller of Eyton Eaton and Thomas Jeke of Prestwold alternately.

Walter Power received the attorneys.

For general attorney.

86: 28 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Robert Rous, kt , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Rouland John Rowland and John Moulam alternately.

Walter Power received the attorneys.

87: 30 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Reynald John Reynold, cook , who is setting out to the same place in the company of the same duke , nominating Simon Pakeman and Adam de Derby of Gatesby Gaddesby alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

For general attorney.

88: 30 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Hastyng' Ralph de Hastings , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John, duke of Lancaster , nominating Pykeryng John de Pickering and Robert Boulot alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

89: Same as above

The same Ralph has other letters of general attorney in England for the same time, nominating Simon Pakeman and William Gower, parson of the church of Halghton Hallaton alternately.

The same William [de Mirfield] received the attorneys.

For general attorney.

27 May 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine, nominating Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk and Simon Pakeman alternately.

The chancellor received the attorneys.

90.1: Same as above

The same duke , nominating Fynchedene William de Fyncheden , kt and Campedenn Walter de Campden, clerk .

The same duke, nominating Swilyngton Robert de Swillington, kt and Croiser William Crosier, kt .

The same duke, nominating Foliaumbe Godfrey de Foljambe, kt and Symeon Simon Simeon .

The same duke, nominating Simon [Sudbury], bishop of London and Humphrey de Bohun, earl of Hereford .

The same duke, nominating Nessefeld William de Nesfield and Robert de Morton .

The same duke, nominating Boghbrigg William de Bughbrigg , clerk and Walter Power, clerk .

The chancellor received the attorneys.

90.2: Same as above

The same duke , nominating William [of Wykeham], bishop of Winchester and Richard [FitzAlan], earl of Arundel .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

The following, setting out to the same place in the company of the same duke , have similar letters of general attorney for the same time, nominating the following:

91.1: 4 June 1370 . Westminster .

Thomas de Roos of Hamelak Helmsley , kt , nominating Thomas Wayt and Stayngreve Nicholas de Stonegrave, parson of the church of Herdeby Harby .

Walter Power received the attorneys.

91.2: Same as above

The same Thomas de Roos , nominating Codyngton Henry de Coddington, parson of the church of Botelesford Bottesford and William de Burgh .

91.3: Same as above

The same Thomas , nominating Robert de Tynton , parson of the church of Uffyngton Uffington and Haulay William Hauley .

91.4: Same as above

The same Thomas , nominating Nevill John de Neville of Raby , kt and Fulthorp' Roger de Fulthorpe .

The same Walter [Power] received the attorneys.

91.5: 16 June 1370 . Westminster .

Banastre Thomas Bannister, kt , nominating Adam Skillicorn and Bekenshawe William de Beckenshaw .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

92: 20 June 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Edmund de Gisburn , who is going in the king's service to Gascony in the company of Thomas de Roos of Hamelak Helmsley , nominating Codyngton Henry de Coddington, clerk and Dautre John Dawtrey, clerk alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

93: 8 May 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year to Chetewynd William de Chetwynd, kt , who is going in the king's service to Gascony in the company of Thomas de Roos of Hamelak Helmsley , nominating Codyngton Henry de Coddington, clerk and Herlethorp Stephen de Harlthorpe alternately.

Walter Power, clerk received the attorneys.

94: 28 May 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

95: 6 June 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Clyf John de Cliffe , who is setting out to Gascony, nominating Laton' John de Layton of Berford Barforth and Thomas Gretheved of Caldewell Caldwell alternately.

Walter Power received the attorneys.

96: Same as above

Similar letters of general attorney for the same time for the same John , nominating Appelby Henry de Appleby, chaplain and Laton Richard de Layton .

The same Walter [Power] received the attorneys.

97

28 June 1370 .

Memorandum that on 28 June, William [of Wykeham], bishop of Winchester , chancellor of England , delivered to Arnold Savage, kt , certain letters patent of the king confirming other letters patent of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales , by which the prince granted the county of Bigorre to Grely Johan de Grailly, Beuch captal de Buch and the legitimate male heirs of his body. Savage was to deliver these letters to Grailly, under the condition that Savage bring or send the original letters patent, sealed with the prince's seal, into the chancery before Michaelmas next, to be shown and inspected. Savage agreed before the chancellor to do this, or to deliver or send the king's letters of confirmation back into the chancery before the said feast of Michaelmas, to be annulled and cancelled. ¹

1.: Printed in Rymer, Foedera , vol. 3, part 2, p.894. For the letters patent of confirmation, see entry 38 .

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For general attorney.

98: 13 June 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for Halsted John de Halstead , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Wentebrig John de Wentbridge and Fauconer Edmund Falconer alternately.

Mirf' William Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

13 June 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for John Wrench , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Nicholas Plunket and Walssh Hugh Walsh alternately.

The same William [Mirfield] received the attorneys.

The following, also going in the king’s service to the same place, in the company of the said duke , have similar letters of general attorney, for the same time:

99.1: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

Langeford Nicholas de Langford, kt , nominating Edenesouere John de Edensor, clerk and John de la Pole .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

99.2: Same as above

The same Nicholas , nominating Robert Savage and John de Cressy, chaplain .

The same William [de Mirfield] received the attorneys.

99.3: 8 June 1370 . Westminster .

John Dakeny , kt , nominating Rouland John Rowland and John Cave of Shryngton Sherington .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

99.4: 10 June 1370 . Westminster .

John de Plays, kt , nominating Gurneye Edmund Gurney and Henry Walter, parson of the church of Foulmere Fowlmere .

Birstall William de Burstall, clerk received the attorneys.

99.5: 15 June 1370 . Westminster .

Michael de la Pole, kt , nominating Ravenesere Richard de Ravenser, archdeacon of Lincoln and Haule William de Hauley, clerk .

William Burstall, clerk received the attorneys.

99.6: Same as above

The same Michael , nominating Birstall William de Burstall, clerk and Fulthorp' Roger de Fulthorpe .

Robert de Muskham, clerk received the attorneys.

99.7: 18 June 1370 . Westminster .

Cantilupo William de Cantilupe, kt , nominating Grenehill Thomas de Greenhill and Halghton John de Haghton .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

99.8: 17 June 1370 . Westminster .

Heselden Thomas de Hesleden , nominating Foliambe Godfrey Foljambe and John de Bretton .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield received the attorneys.

99.9: 18 June 1370 . Westminster .

Wyvel William Wyvill of Wenlok Much Wenlock , nominating Wenlok William Wenlock, clerk and Skynner Thomas Skinner of Salop' Shrewsbury .

William de Burstall, clerk received the attorneys.

99.10: 18 June 1370 . Westminster .

Thomas Goys , nominating Croiser William Crosier, kt and Multon John de Moulton, kt .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

99.11: 18 June 1370 . Westminster .

William de Claxton, kt , nominating Westwyk Hugh de Westwick, clerk and John de Claxton .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

99.12: 18 June 1370 . Westminster .

Bruys William de Bruce, kt , nominating John de Strensall and Richard de Malton, chaplain .

Mirf' William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

99.13: 20 June 1370 . Westminster .

Ponynges Thomas de Poynings, kt , nominating Croiser William Crosier, kt and William Tauk .

Walter Power, clerk received the attorneys.

99.14: Same as above

The same Thomas , nominating John de Borle , parson of the church of Trynge Tring and Robert de Farnham .

The same Walter [Power] received the attorneys.

99.15: 12 June 1370 . Westminster .

Appelby Edmund de Appleby, kt , nominating Thomas de Merdeley and Roger de Gresley .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

99.16: 22 June 1370 . Westminster .

Boteler John Botiller, kt , nominating John de Catesby and Bekenshawe William de Beckenshaw .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

99.17: 20 June 1370 . Westminster .

Topclyf John de Topcliffe , nominating Thomas de Hexham and Meldebourn Gilbert de Melbourne .

Walter Power received the attorneys.

99.18: 20 June 1370 . Westminster .

The same John [de Topcliffe] , nominating Castellacre William de Castle Acre and Wymyngton John de Wymington .

The same Walter [Power] received the attorneys.

99.19: 28 June 1370 . Westminster .

Segrave Hugh de Seagrave , nominating Pembrugg Richard de Pembridge, kt and Bernat Brocas, kt .

The chancellor received the attorneys.

99.20: 1 July 1370 . Westminster .

Robert, son of Alkebarowe Robert de Alkborough , nominating Richard, son of Alkebarowe Richard de Alkborough and Thomas de Halton .

Ravens' Richard de Ravenser received the attorneys.

99.21: 1 July 1370 . Westminster .

Grymeston Gerard de Grimston, kt , nominating Robert de Garton, clerk and Thomas, son of Colvill Stephen Colville of Gothemoundham Goodmanham .

Botheby John de Boothby, clerk received the attorneys.

99.22: 1 July 1370 . Westminster .

Assheton Matthew de Ashton, parson of the church of Shutlyngdon Shillington , nominating Master Wynewyk Richard de Winwick, clerk and John de Tamworth, clerk .

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

99.23: Same as above

The same Matthew , nominating Luke Vynter of Hichen Hitchin and John del Haye .

The same William [de Mirfield] received the attorneys.

99.24: 20 June 1370 . Westminster .

Pirpount Edmund Pierpoint, kt , nominating Robert Martel and Thomas de Merdeleye of Sutton Sutton Bonnington .

99.25: Same as above

The same Edmund , nominating John de Loudham, kt and Robert de Morton .

W[alter] Power received the attorneys.

99.26: 4 July 1370 . Westminster .

Ipre Ralph de Ypres , nominating Richard de Wynkelaye and John de Osclif .

Walter Power, clerk received the attorneys.

99.27: 4 July 1370 . Westminster .

Barre Robert Barry, kt , nominating Roger de Clifton, parson of the church of Torlaston Tollerton and Robert Martel .

W[alter] Power received the attorneys.

99.28: 4 July 1370 . Westminster .

Rocheford John de Rochford, kt , nominating Rocheford Richard de Rochford, parson of the church of Benyngton Benington and Thomas Claymond .

Ravens' Richard de Ravenser received the attorneys.

100

6 June 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Thomas de Roos of Hamelak Helmsley , kt , who is going in the king’s service to Gascony, in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster .

By bill of p.s.

The following, also going in the king’s service to the same place, in the company of the said duke , have similar letters of protection, for the same time:

100.1: Same as above

Chetewynd William de Chetwynd, kt .

By the same bill.

100.2: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

Beaumond Thomas de Beaumont, kt , Langeford Nicholas de Langford, kt , Thomas de Aldon , kt , John Dolsely , Alisaundre Robert Alexander , Salesbery John Salisbury .

By bill of p.s.

100.3: 12 June 1370 . Westminster .

Robert Monk , Walter Quaterlake of Chipestede Chipstead .

By bill of p.s.

100.4: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

John Plays, kt , Kymbell Nicholas Kimble .

By bill of p.s.

100.5: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

Cantelewe William de Cantilupe, kt .

By bill of p.s.

100.6: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

Banastre Thomas Bannister, kt .

By bill of p.s.

100.7: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

Ponynges Thomas de Poynings, kt .

By bill of p.s.

100.8: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

Heselden Thomas de Hesleden .

By the same bill.

100.9: 18 June 1370 . Westminster .

Okover Philip de Okeover .

By the same bill.

100.10: 6 June 1370 . Westminster .

William de Claxton, kt , Bruys William de Bruce, kt .

By bill of p.s.

100.11: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

William de Beauchamp, kt , Thomas Goys , Thomas de Dale , Topclif John de Topcliffe .

By bill of p.s.

100.12: 17 June 1370 . Westminster .

John de Percy .

By bill of p.s.

100.13: 20 June 1370 . Westminster .

John Dengayne , kt .

By bill of p.s.

100.14: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

William de Beauchamp, kt .

By the same bill.

100.15: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

Wynkebourne William de Winkburn .

By bill, etc.

100.16: 21 June 1370 . Westminster .

John Botiller of Weryngton Warrington , kt .

By bill, etc.

100.17: 6 June 1370 . Westminster .

Thomas Colville, kt .

By bill of p.s.

100.18: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

Usflete Gerard de Ousefleet, kt .

By bill, etc.

100.19: Same as above

John Hamely, kt .

By bill, etc.

100.20: 17 June 1370 . Westminster .

Michael de la Pole, kt , Grymeston Gerard de Grimston, kt .

By bill, etc.

100.21: 20 June 1370 . Westminster .

Robert, son of Alkebarowe Robert de Alkborough .

By bill, etc.

100.22: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

Ipre Ralph de Ypres .

By bill, etc.

100.23: 17 June 1370 . Westminster .

Assheton Matthew de Ashton, parson of the church of Shutlyngdon Shillington .

By bill, etc.

100.24: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

Pirpount Edmund Pierpoint, kt .

By bill, etc.

100.25: 7 June 1370 . Westminster .

Rocheford John de Rochford, kt .

By bill, etc.

100.26: 11 June 1370 . Westminster .

Sayville John Saville, kt .

By bill, etc.

100.27: Same as above

William, son of Warin de Scargill , kt .

By bill, etc.

100.28: Same as above

Thomas de Metham, kt .

By bill, etc.

100.29: 11 June 1370 . Westminster .

William de Melton, kt .

By bill, etc.

100.30: 17 June 1370 . Westminster .

Assheton Matthew de Ashton, parson of the church of Shutlyngdon Shillington .

By bill of p.s.

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For attorney.

101: 18 June 1370 . Westminster .

Admission of Walsokene John Walsoken, clerk and Haumond John Hammond, clerk as guardians in all the courts of England for one year for Thomas Dale , a minor, who is setting out to Aquitaine.

Mirf William de Mirfield, clerk admitted the guardians.

102: 18 June 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney for one year for William Levelaunce , who is setting out to Aquitaine with Cantilupo William de Cantilupe in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Grenefeld Robert de Greenfield and Duffeld Thomas de Duffield, clerk alternately.

Thomas de Newenham, clerk received the attorneys.

103

18 June 1370 . Westminster .

Admission of Buskeby Richard de Busby and Hardyng Thomas Harding as guardians in all the courts of England for one year for Thomas Dale , a minor, who is setting out to Aquitaine.

Mirf William de Mirfield received the attorneys. ¹

1.: sic.

104: 23 June 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Oliver de Barton , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Yardeburgh John de Yarborough, clerk and Whetelay John de Wheatley alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

105: 7 June 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

The same Oliver [de Barton] has letters of protection with clause volumus for one year.

By bill of p.s.

106: 20 June 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Walshe Percival Walsh , who is going overseas in the king’s service, in the company of Huwet Walter Huet .

By bill of p.s.

For general attorney.

107: 28 June 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Segrave Hugh de Seagrave , who is going in the king's service to Gascony in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Richard de Ravenser, archdeacon of Lincoln and Mulsho William de Moulsoe, clerk alternately.

The chancellor received the attorneys.

108: Same as above

The same Hugh [de Seagrave] has other letters of general attorney in England for the same time, nominating Baldyndon John de Baldon and Nicholas de Drayton alternately.

The chancellor received the attorneys.

109: Same as above

The same Hugh [de Seagrave] has other letters of general attorney in England for the same time, nominating Oldyngton Thomas de Oldington and Carrewe Nicholas de Carew alternately.

The chancellor received the attorneys.

110: 20 June 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John de Eylesford of Kyngespewene King's Pyon , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of Huwet Walter Huet .

By bill of p.s.

111: 28 June 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year to Usflete Gerard de Ousefleet, kt , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John, duke of Lancaster , nominating Beverle Thomas de Beverley and Swanlond Robert de Swanland alternately.

Botheby John Boothby received the attorneys.

112: Same as above

The same Gerard [de Ousefleet] has other letters of general attorney in England for the same time, nominating Richard de Ravenser and John de Ravenser, clerks , alternately.

The same John [Boothby] received the attorneys.

113

1 July 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Daprichecourt Eustache d'Auberchicourt, kt , ¹ who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of Edward [of Woodstock], prince of Aquitaine and Wales .

By bill of p.s.

1.: Known in English as Eustace or Sanchet d'Abrichecourt.

114: 3 July 1370 . Westminster . For attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Rodeneye John de Rodney , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Cheddre Robert Cheddar and Cheddre William Cheddar alternately.

Percehay Henry Percy received the attorneys by writ.

115

3 July 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney . ¹

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

By bill of p.s.

1.: The clerk has made an error since the header does not correspond with the content of the entry.

116: 4 July 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Richard Blount of Sudyngton Sodington , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine, nominating Blont Walter Blount and filz Herbert John FitzHerbert alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

117: 6 July 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Ursewyk Walter de Urswick, kt , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating William de Hexham, parson of the church of Eccleston and Wyse Thomas Wise, chaplain alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

118: 4 July 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Assheton Matthew de Ashton, parson of the church of Shutlyngdon Shillington , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating John de Dunton and Blakeburn John de Blackburn alternately.

Mirfeld William de Mirfield, clerk received the attorneys.

For protections.

119: 23 August 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for William, son of Drew Bardolf , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of Huet Walter Huet .

By the testimony of Kyngton Thomas de Kington of Sutht' Southampton , who has sworn that the said William remains in the king's service.

120: Same as above

Similar letters of protection for the same time for Thomas Hore , who is staying in the king's service in the company of the same Walter [Huet] .

By the same testimony.

121: 10 October 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Swynlegh John de Swinley, clerk , who is staying in Aquitaine in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge , nominating William de Burstall, clerk .

Mirf' William de Mirfield received the attorney before John left England.

122: Same as above For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for the same John [de Swynlegh ] , who is staying in the company of the aforesaid earl in the aforesaid place.

Renewed as previously recorded, by p.s.

For protection.

123

16 October 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Thomas de Morewell, kt , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine, to stay there in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge .

By bill, etc.

The following, also going to the same place, have similar letters of protection with clause volumus for the same time, under the same date:

123.1: William de Countre , Tyrynton Henry de Terrington , Bradewell Thomas de Bradwell, kt .

By the same bill.

124: Same as above For attorney .

The same Bradewell Thomas de Bradwell has letters of general attorney in England for one year, nominating Hugh Fastolf and William de Belton alternately.

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

For protection.

125

17 October 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Appulby Thomas de Appleby , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine, to stay there in the company of Edmund [of Langley], earl of Cambridge .

By bill of p.s.

The following, also going to the same place, to stay there in the company of the said earl, have similar letters of protection for the same time, under the same date:

125.1: William del Skyres .

By the same bill.

126: 15 November 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

127

22 October 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

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

Reissued because it was sealed in another manner, ¹ and Woll David de Wollore received the attorneys before Nicholas left England, by order of the chancellor .

1.: A not uncommon note found against entries, it probably meant that the original letters were issued under another seal, presumably one of the small seals, which was deemed unacceptable, and the letters had to be reissued.

128: 4 July 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Gourney Matthew de Gournay, kt , who is staying there.

By bill of p.s.

129: 22 October 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John atte Lode , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of Huwet Walter Huet, kt .

By bill of p.s.

130

Same as above For protection .

Similar letters of protection for the same time for Maselyn Robert Maslin , who is staying in the aforesaid service.

By the same writ.

The following, also staying in the said service, in the company of the said Walter [Huet] , have similar letters of protection for the same time:

130.1: 26 October 1370 . Westminster .

Exceter John Exeter, capper , Ralph Prote of London , John Crok .

By bill of p.s.

131: 7 November 1370 . Westminster .

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

By p.s.

For protection.

132: 29 October 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Benett John Bennett of Ponte Fractum Pontefract , who is staying in Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster .

By bill of p.s.

133: 28 November 1370 . Westminster .

Similar letters of protection for the same time for Walter Oliver , who is staying in the aforesaid company.

By bill of p.s.

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134: 10 November 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Beaumond Thomas Beaumont, kt , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster .

By bill of p.s.

135: 24 November 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

136: 20 November 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

137: 24 November 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

By bill of p.s.

138: 26 November 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Marmyon John Marmion, kt , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster .

By bill of p.s.

139: 28 November 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

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

140: 20 November 1370 . Westminster . For attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Nicholas de Atherton , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating William de Atherton, kt and Richard de Atherton alternately.

Swylyngton Robert de Swillington received the attorneys by writ before Nicholas left England.

141: 20 November 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Stubbes John Stubbs , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of the aforesaid duke .

By bill of p.s.

142: 24 November 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Similar letters of protection with clause volumus for the same time for Thorneton John de Thornton , who is staying in the same place.

By bill of p.s.

143: 20 November 1370 . Westminster .

Letters of general attorney in England for one year for Marmyon John Marmion, kt , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating Moubray John Mowbray and Ingelby Thomas de Ingleby alternately.

Foliambe Godfrey Foljambe received the attorneys by writ before John left England.

144: Same as above

The same John [Marmion] has other letters of general attorney, nominating Wythornwyk Thomas de Withernwick and Thomas Ranyard , chaplain .

The same Godfrey [Foljambe] received the attorneys.

145: 26 November 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for John Ferour , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of Huwet Walter Huet .

By bill of p.s.

146: Same as above For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Robert Enweyn , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of Huwet Walter Huet .

By bill of p.s.

147: Same as above For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Walter Clement , who is staying in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of Huwet Walter Huet .

By bill of p.s.

148: 30 November 1370 . Westminster . For conduct .

To all and singular admirals and their lieutenants, sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, keepers of ports and other maritime places, as well as the ministers and other faithful people, both within and without liberties.

Letters of safe conduct for one year for Bartholomew Nogon , who has been employed by John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , and his council, to purchase dried and salted fish and herring in the port of Magna Jernemuth' Great Yarmouth and to carry them to le Rochel La Rochelle or Burdeux Bordeaux in a ship called La Michel of Jernemuth' Yarmouth , of which Denny Deken is master. The king has taken Nogon , together with the master and mariners, the ship and all its cargo into his special protection for the duration of its return voyage, and the officials are to allow them to pass without imposition or molestation, and restore to them anything already taken.

149

28 November 1370 . Westminster . For protection .

Letters of protection with clause volumus for one year for Ampcotes Thomas de Amcotts, the younger , clerk ¹ , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine, to stay there in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster .

By bill of p.s.

1.: Amcotts was rector of Stoke-on-Trent between 1363 and 1369, the advowson of which belonged to Gaunt, before becoming Gaunt's treasurer for the 1370 campaign. William Salt, Collections for a History of Staffordshire , xii, p.62; A.E. Prince, 'The Payment of Army Wages in Edward III's reign', Speculum , 19:2 (1944), 137-60, p.158.

150: 18 August 1370 . Westminster . For general attorney .

Letters of general attorney in England for two years to Deyncourt John Deincourt , who is going in the king's service to Aquitaine in the company of John [of Gaunt], duke of Lancaster , nominating John de Catesby and Harlay John Harley alternately.