Source: https://chancery.tcd.ie/roll/5-Henry-VI/close
Timestamp: 2019-01-24 03:18:16
Document Index: 767115846

Matched Legal Cases: ['§100', '§99', '§15', '§20', '§114', '§99', '§113', '§110', '§103', '§99', '§95', '§93', '§91', '§89', '§85', '§83', '§81', '§79', '§77', '§75', '§72', '§71', '§69', '§67', '§65', '§61', '§59', '§52', '§55', '§49', '§45', '§43', '§39', '§38', '§35', '§42', '§29', '§25', '§23', '§22', '§21', '§17', '§16', '§13', '§11', '§6', '§77']

RCH 244/1
20 Oct. 1426
ORDER to pay Philip Faryngton―to whom Henry IV granted by letters patent under the g.s. of Ire., which Henry V and Henry VI confirmed, the office of spigurnal of the Irish chancery, to have for life, with all due fees, receiving from the K. 2d a day at the Ex. during [his] life―both those 38s 6d returned as being in arrears, and also those 2d a day from year to year during his life.1
1 This is the first item in RCI roll §100, identified as follows in RCH: 'Rotulus clausus de anno 5 Hen. VI. 2a pars.' It is in fact the earlier portion of a controlment roll of the Irish Ex. for that year. RCH records that the beginning of this roll had perished by 1828; the remainder begins with the remnants of two articles, from which nothing could be gleaned. The following items were numbered in the margin of the roll 'nos. 1, 2 etc.'; from which it may gathered that the numeration was not imposed on the first two items. The illegible item immediately preceding this one is recorded in Rep. RCI 1816–20, 8th rep., p. 388, as referring to a person named Stephen: the surname is not given. The latter portion of the same controlment roll (RCI roll §99) was calendared separately in RCH and entitled 'Rotulus Clausus de anno 5 Hen. VI. 1a pars.'
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RCH 244/2
9 Nov. 1426
ORDER to pay Henry Fortescu, whom the K. appointed as chief justice at pleas [etc.] during good behaviour, 40d a day for his wages, as agreed by the council.
NLI, [Harris] MS 4, f. 309.
RCH 245/3
19 Nov. 1426
ORDER to pay Roger Hakenshawe―whom the K. appointed on 20 Oct. [1422] 1 Hen. VI as second justice at pleas, during pleasure―£128 3s 6d, which were returned as being in arrears of his fee and wages; and [ORDER] also [to pay him] annually in future [his] fee of £20 p.a., and 20d a day for wages.
RCH 245/4
26 Oct. 1426
ORDER to pay John Blakeney―whom the K. appointed on 16 June [1425] 3 Hen. VI as chief justice of the common bench, during good behaviour―£28 3s 7½d, which were returned as being in arrears to him of his fee; and [ORDER] also [to pay him] annually in future [that] fee.
RCH 245/5
ORDER to pay John Bateman―to whom, on 20 Oct. [1422] 1 Hen. VI, the K. granted the office of chirographer and keeper of the writs of the common bench, during good behaviour―71s 8d, which were returned as being in arrears of his fee of 100s p.a.; and [ORDER] also [to pay him] those 100s p.a. in future.
RCH 245/6
17 Nov. 1426
ORDER to pay John White―to whom, on 19 Oct. [1422] 1 Hen. VI, the K. granted the office of K.'s attorney in the Ex. and in the common bench―both that which is now in arrears of his fee of 100s p.a., and also those 100s annually in future.
RCH 245/8
ORDER to pay William Scryvener, keeper of the castle of Nycolestoun, £18 3s 8d, which were returned as being in arrears of his fee of 10m p.a.
RCH 245/9
27 Oct. 1426
ORDER to pay Hugh Bavent1 clk―whom the K., by advice of his council of Eng., ordained as T. of Ire.―£36 20¾d, which were returned as being in arrears of wages of 40d a day [granted] to him, by agreement of the council of Ire.; and and [ORDER] also [to pay him] those 40d a day in future.
NLI, [Harris] MS 4, f. 308.
RCH 245/11
18 Nov. 1426
ORDER to pay John Blakton―to whom the K. granted by letters patent dated 15 May [1424] 2 Hen. VI, 40s p.a. of increment beyond his fee as clerk of the T. of Ire.―that which is in arrears [to him]; and [ORDER] also [to pay him] those 40s annually in future.
RCH 245/12
10 Nov. 1426
ORDER to pay James Cornewalsch, chief baron of the Ex.―who was elected on 13 Sept. [1425] 4 Hen. VI as a messenger [to go] to Eng. upon public business, receiving 6s 8d a day―£36, which were returned as being in arrears of those 6s 8d a day.
RCH 245/13
ORDER to pay James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr of Ire., 30m [granted] to him by agreement of the council for his expenses in resisting Geraldus Okevenagh.
RCH 245/15
21 Oct. 1426
ORDER to pay Gerald fitz Morice, e. Kildare, 20m granted to him by the K. at his petition as a reward for his labours and expenses [sustained] in resisting the K.'s Irish enemies and English rebels on the frontier of the marches [in fronturis marchiarum].
NLI, [Harris] MS 4, f. 304.
RCH 245/16
Similar [ORDER to pay, as in §15] rewards of 40m to William Bourk, lord of Loghrye; and 20m to William Bourk, granted at their petition in recompense for their great labours in the parts of Connacht in resisting the K.'s Irish enemies and English rebels, and because of the good service performed by them in levying and collecting money.
NLI, [Harris] MS 4, f. 306.
RCH 245/18
ORDER to pay Richard fitz Eustace kt £20 granted to him at his petition for his labours and expenses in the K.'s service, as a result of which he could not construct a fortalice that he started in the frontier of the marches for the salvation of the peace.
NLI, [Harris] MS 4, f. 305.
RCH 245/19
23 Nov. 1426
ORDER to pay Henry Strangways, chief chamberlain of the Ex., 100s, which were returned as being in arrears to him of those 20m previously granted to him for crossing to Eng. according to the requirements of the K.'s writ to charge Hugh Bavent1 clk, formerly T., upon his account at the English Ex.
RCH 245/21
Similar [ORDER to pay, as in §20] a similar reward of 26s 8d to Edward Somerton clk, granted for similar labour [in the Irish chancery].
RCH 245/22
6 Oct. 1426
ORDER to pay Edward [Dantsey], bp Meath, £20, granted to him at his petition on account of his long labour and great costs upon the K.'s business.
RCH 242/1
On 15 April [1426] last, with the advice and assent of the council of Ire., the K. appointed James Butler, e. Ormond, as Jcr of Ire. during pleasure, to do all things pertaining to that office, taking with the accustomed fee, viz. £500 p.a., as appears in the K.'s letters patent. Wishing to be informed as to the arrears of that fee from 15 April, when the earl was sworn into office, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls [etc.] returning their findings to the K. in the chancery of Ire. They returned that £330 5s 5½d are in arrears to him of the said fee from 15 April [1426] last until 15 Jan. [1427] last, counting the first day but not the last, viz. three quarters of a year and two days, beyond the amount already paid to him. ORDER to pay that sum to the Jcr or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §114.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 76.
{1} This is the first item in RCI roll §99, identified as follows in RCH: 'Rotulus clausus de anno 5 Hen. VI. 1a pars.' It was in fact the later portion of an Ex. controlment roll for that year.
RCH 242/2
4 Feb. 1427
On 15 April [1426] last, James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr of Ire., and the K.’s council discussed how, by letters patent under the g.s. of Ire., the K. appointed that earl, with the assent of that council, as Jcr, during pleasure, to do all things pertaining to that office according to the law and custom of Ire., taking the customary fee. And considering that the customary fee is not sufficient to support the wars and other charges of that land, and the impoverishment of the said land and the K.’s lieges there, and the damage and peril which could easily arise to the said land and lieges by war and insurrection by the K.’s Irish enemies unless a remedy be speedily applied, and that the Jcr does not have sufficient means to make war without assistance, it was agreed that 12 men-at-arms and 60 archers should be retained to that Jcr, each man-at-arms taking 12d a day, and each archer 6d, for 40 days from the day on which the Jcr should make a muster of them before Hugh Bavent, formerly T. of Ire., or his deputy, until the 40 days are complete, as appears in an agreement enrolled in the rolls of the Irish chancery. And the K. ordered the former T. to take that muster on a certain day and in a certain place, informing the K. in chancery of the day of that muster with the names of the men-at-arms and archers under his seal, without delay. The said T. returned that he took that muster at Naas on Wednesday before St George the Martyr last by William Baldewyn, summoner, his deputy, with the names of the men-at-arms and archers retained to the Jcr in the K.’s service.
On 11 June [1426] last it was agreed by the Jcr and council that the 12 men-at-arms and 60 archers should be retained at the K.’s wages from the revenues of Ire. for the 80 days next following the end of those 40 days, each man-at-arms taking 12d a day and each archer 6d a day, as in the agreement enrolled in the rolls of chancery. Wishing to be informed as to the arrears owed to the Jcr of the said wages for those 80 days, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls [etc.], returning their findings in chancery with this writ. They returned that on searching the rolls [etc.] it was found that the Jcr’s arrears of his wages for the 80 days beyond that paid before 2 Feb. [1427] last amount to £50 14s 7½d. ORDER to pay the Jcr that sum or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §113.
RCH 242/3
And on 11 Aug. [1426] last it was agreed by the Jcr and council that they should be retained for a further 80 days after the first 80 days, at the same wages, as in an agreement enrolled in the rolls of chancery. ORDER to pay the 12d a day for each man-at-arms and 6d a day for each archer retained in the K.'s service from the revenues of Ire. for those last 80 days, according to the said agreement, receiving from the Jcr letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §110.
RCH 242/5
17 Feb. 1427
And on 28 Aug. [1426] last it was agreed by the Jcr and council that they should be retained for a further 80 days after the first 80 days, at the same wages, as in an agreement enrolled in the rolls of chancery. And on the same 28 Aug. [1426] the Jcr and others of the K.'s council discussed how the Jcr and the C., T. and others of the K.'s council will have to be so occupied in the K.'s service that they shall not be able to communicate together at the end of those 80 days, without damage to the K.; and that help and relief will still be needed at the end of that period. It was agreed that when those 80 days elapse the said 12 men-at-arms and 60 archers shall be retained to the Jcr in the K.'s service at the same wages, while the Jcr holds that office. ORDER to pay the 12d a day for each man-at-arms and 6d a day for each archer retained in the K.'s service from the revenues of Ire., for as long as the Jcr remains in office, according to the said agreement, receiving from the Jcr letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §103.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, ff 76–77v.
Lib. mun. pub. Hib., i, pt 2, p. 200; RCH.
RCH 243/7
On Tuesday, 13 July [1423] 1 Hen. VI, the Jcr and council, meeting at the palace of St Sepulchre near Dublin, discussed how, by letters patent dated 19 May [1423] 1 Hen. VI,1 under the g.s. of Eng., the K. appointed, with the advice and assent of his great council, Richard [Talbot], abp Dublin, as his C. of Ire., during pleasure, with the customary fees of old, as appears by letters patent enrolled in the chancery of Ire. And because in those letters no express mention was made of how much the C. should receive daily as wages for the sustenance and keeping of clerks of chancery, serving men and their horses, and also the other costs and expenses that he must support while he holds that office, it was agreed and ordained by the Jcr and council that the archbishop should have 10s a day for his wages from that 13 July, when he was sworn into office, while he holds that office, from the issues, profits and revenues of that land, by the and of the T. and chamberlains [of the Ex.], as in the agreement enrolled in chancery.
Wishing to be informed as to the C.'s arrears, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from 13 July [1423] until 25 April [1426], viz. 2¾ years, amount to £20 11s 6½d. ORDER to pay him that sum, or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §99.
1CPR 1422–9, p. 103.
RCH 243/9
28 Jan. 1427
Trusting in the loyalty and circumspection of Richard fitz Eustace, the K. appointed him, with the advice of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr, and the council, as C. of Ire., during pleasure, taking the accustomed fee, as appears in the K.'s letters patent. Wishing to be informed as to the arrears of the said fee, which extends to £40 p.a., from 15 Sept. [1426] last, on which day he was sworn into office, until 27 Dec. following, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that the prior's arrears from 15 Sept. [1426] until 27 Dec. last, viz. a quarter year and twelve days (counting the first day but not the last), amount to £11 6s 3d. ORDER to pay him that sum or to assign it in debts, receiving from the prior letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §95.
RCH 243/10
On 16 Sept. [1426] last, in a certain chamber in the house of St Thomas the Martyr near Dublin, James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr of Ire., and the K.'s council discussed how, by letters patent and by advice and consent of the Jcr and council, the K. appointed Richard fitz Eustace kt as C. of Ire., during pleasure, with the accustomed fee, as appears in those letters patent. And because in those letters no express mention was made of how much the C. should receive daily as wages for the costs both for the sustenance of the clerks of chancery, and their men and horses, and also other costs which he must support while riding and travelling in the K.'s service in that office, it was agreed and ordained by the Jcr and council that he should have 6s 8d a day for his wages for the sustenance of those clerks, men and horses, and other expenses, from the revenues of Ire. by the hands of the T. and chamberlains of the Ex. from 15 Sept. [1426] last, when he was sworn into office.
Wishing to be informed as to the C.'s arrears from 15 Sept. [1426] last until 27 Dec. following, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains on 20 Jan. [1427] last to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from 15 Sept. [1426] last until 27 Dec. following, viz. a quarter year and 12 days, amount to £14 6s 8d. ORDER to pay him that sum, or assign it in debts, receiving from him letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §93.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, ff 77v–78.
RCH 243/11
13 May. 1427
On 23 Oct. [1426] last, by letters patent under the g.s. of Eng.,1 the K. appointed Richard [Talbot], abp Dublin, by advice and consent of his council, as C. of Ire., during pleasure, taking the accustomed fee. Wishing that he be paid that fee, which extends to £40 p.a., ORDER to pay the archbishop £40 from 12 Jan. [1427] last, when he was sworn into office, or to assign it in debts, and also henceforth to pay him annually those £40 p.a. while he holds that office, receiving from the archbishop letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §91.
1CPR 1422–9, p. 379
RCH 243/12
On 18 Feb. [1427] last, in the church of St Peter at Dunboyne, James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr of Ire., and the council discussed how, on 23 Oct. [1426] last, by letters patent under the g.s. of Eng., the K. appointed, with the advice and concent of his council, Richard [Talbot], abp Dublin, as C. of Ire., to hold that office during pleasure with the accustomed fees of old, as appears in those letters patent enrolled in the chancery of Ire. And because in those letters no express mention was made of the amount of wages that the archbishop should receive daily for the sustenance of clerks, serving men and horses, and other sums and expenses that he must support in that office, it was agreed and ordained by the Jcr and council that he should take 10s a day for his wages from 12 Jan. [1427] last, when he was sworn into office, for as long as he holds that office, from the issues and revenues of Ire., by the hands of the T. and chamberlains of the Ex., as appears in the agreement enrolled in the chancery rolls. ORDER to pay the archbishop those 10s a day from 12 Jan. for as long as he occupies that office, or to assign it in debts, receiving from the archbishop letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §89.
RCH 243/13
13 Mar. 1427
On 7 Sept. [1425] 4 Hen. VI, with the assent of James Butler, e. Ormond, formerly Lt of Ire., and the K.'s council, the K. appointed Stephen Roche as clerk or keeper of the hanaper of the chancery of Ire., to hold that office by himself or sufficient deputies for whom he will answer, during good behaviour, taking the same fees, wages and rewards as John Passavaunt clk, dcd, late keeper of the hanaper, took from the K. annually in the same manner and form.
Wishing lately to be informed as to the arrears owed to Stephen of his fee, which extends to 100s p.a., the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from 19 Oct. [1425], when Stephen was sworn into office, until 11 March [1427] last, viz. 1¼ years (counting the first day, but not the last), amount to 42s 5d beyond the sums already paid to him. ORDER to pay him that sum, or assign it in debts, and also henceforth to pay him those 100s annually from the said 11 March [1427], for as long as he holds that office.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §85.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 78–78v.
RCH 243/14
By letters patent of Henry IV, dated 12 Jan. [1402] 3 Hen. IV, which were confirmed by letters patent of Henry V, dated 31 Jan. [1414] 1 Hen. V, which were accepted and confirmed by letters patent of the present K., dated 22 Oct. [1422] 1 Hen. VI., Thomas Broun was granted the office of clerk of the crown in the chancery of Ire., for life, taking 10m p.a. as his fee at the Ex. of Ire. at Easter and Michaelmas in equal portions, as appears in those letters and confirmations.
Wishing to be informed as to the arrears of Thomas from the said 22 Oct. [1422], the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from 22 Oct. [1422] until 22 Jan. [1427] last, viz. 4¼ years (counting the first day, but not the last), amount to £22 13s 4d. ORDER to pay him that sum, and also henceforth to pay him those 10m p.a. for as long as he holds that office, receiving from him letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §83.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, ff 78v–79.
RCH 243/15
On 25 June [1426] last, the K. appointed Henry Fortescue as chief justice of pleas held before the K. in Ire., to do all things pertaining to that office during good behaviour, taking annually all the accustomed fees and rewards, as is contained in the K.'s letters patent.
Wishing to be informed as to the arrears of Henry of that fee, which extends to £40 p.a., from the said 26 Oct. [1426], when he was sworn into office, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from 26 June [1426] until 9 March [1427] last, viz. for half a year and 74 days (counting the first day, but not the last), amount to £28 22½d. ORDER to pay him that sum, and also henceforth to pay him annually those £40 p.a. for as long as he holds that office, receiving from him letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §81.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 79–79v.
RCH 243/16
On 4 Aug. [1426] last, James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr of Ire., and the K.'s council discussed how the K. appointed Henry Fortescue as chief justice of pleas before the K. in Ire., during good behaviour, taking all the accustomed fees [etc.]; and in those letters no express mention was made as to how much he should take daily as wages in that office. The justice sustained great expenses and labours in that office. Considering that some other justices were accustomed to take 5s a day as wages, and others 40d a day, it was agreed and ordained on the advice of the Jcr and council, so that Henry might maintain himself in that office, that he should have 40d a day from 26 June [1426] last when he was sworn, while he holds that office, from the issues and revenues of Ire. by the hands of the T. and chamberlains, as is contained in the agreement enrolled in the chancery of Ire.
Wishing to be informed as to Henry's arrears of those 40d a day from the said 26 June, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from 26 June [1426] until 9 March [1427] last, viz half a year and 74 days (counting the first day but not the last), amount to £36 beyond that which has already been paid to him. ORDER to pay Henry those £36 or assign it in debts, and also henceforth to pay him 40d a day from the said 9 March [1427].
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §79.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, ff 79v–80.
RCH 243/17
7 Jun. 1427
On 19 Oct. [1422] 1 Hen. VI, the K. appointed Roger Hakenshawe as second justice of pleas before the K. in Ire., during pleasure, taking the fees and rewards that he took in the time of Henry V, late K. of Eng., father of the present K., in that office.
Wishing to be informed as to Roger's arrears, the present K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery, with this writ. They returned that Roger's arrears from the said 19 Oct. [1422] until 19 April [1427] last, viz. 4½ years, amount to £127 11s 4d beyond that which has already been paid to him. ORDER to pay Roger that sum or assign it in debts, receiving from Roger letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §77.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 80–80v.
RCH 243/18
20 Feb. 1427
On 16 June [1425] 3 Hen. VI, the K. appointed John Blakeney as chief justice of the common bench, during good behaviour, to do all things pertaining to that office, taking the accustomed feees, wages and rewards.
Wishing lately to be informed as to the arrears of of his fee of £40 p.a. from the said 16 June [1425], when he was sworn, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from the said 16 June [1425] until 22 Jan. [1427] last, viz. 1½ years and 38 days (counting the first day, but not he last) amount to £34 6s 6½d. ORDER to pay John that sum, or assign it debts, and also henceforth to pay him annually the £40 p.a. from the said 22 Jan. [1427] while he holds that office, receiving from John letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §75.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, ff 80v–81.
RCH 243/19
On 20 Oct. [1422] 1 Hen. VI, the K. granted to John Bateman the office of chirographer and keeper of writs and rolls of the common bench, during good behaviour, with the accustomed fees [etc.].
Wishing to be informed as to the arrears of his fee, which extends to 100s p.a., from 20 Oct. [1422] when he was sworn, on 20 Jan. [1427] last the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears amount to from the said 20 Oct. [1422] until 20 Jan. [1427], viz. 4¼ years, amount to 78s beyond that which has already been paid to him. ORDER to pay John that sum, or to assign it in debts, and also henceforth to pay him annually those 100s from the said 20 Jan. [1427], receiving from John letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §72.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 81–81v.
RCH 243/20
16 May. 1427
On 19 Oct. [1422] 1 Hen. VI, the K. granted to John White the office of K.'s attorney in the Ex. and common bench, to hold during good behaviour, taking 100s p.a. for the customary fee and reward from the revenues of Ire. by the hands of the T. and chamberlains of the Ex. of Ire.
Wishing lately to be informed as to the arrears of John's fee from the said 19 Oct., the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from 19 Oct. [1422] until 9 March last, viz. 4¼ years and 50 days (counting the first but not the last), amount to 39s 6½d beyond that which has already been paid to him. ORDER to pay John that sum, or to assign it in debts, and also henceforth to pay him annually the 100s p.a. from the said 9 March [1427], while he holds that office.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §71.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, ff 81v–82.
RCH 243/21
15 Mar. 1427
By letters patent of Henry IV, which were confirmed by Henry V and also by letters patent under the g.s. of Eng. dated 3 May [1423] 1 Hen. VI, William Sutton was granted the office of clerk of the common pleas of the Ex., to be held and executed by him and sufficient deputies for whom he will answer for life, taking in that office similar fees, rewards and wages as John Penkeston, former clerk of the common pleas in the Ex., was accustomed to take in the time of Edward III, late K. of Eng. John was accustomed to take 5m p.a. as his fee in the time of Edward III, as appears by inspection of the records of the Irish chancery from that time.
Wishing lately to be informed as to the arrears of those 5m p.a. from the said 3 May [1423], the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from the said 3 May until 23 Feb. [1327] last, viz. 3¾ years and 23 days (counting the first day, but not the last), amount to £6 18s 8d. Wishing that satisfaction be made to William of those arrears, ORDER to pay him that sum, or to assign it in debts, and also henceforth to pay him annually those 5m p.a. for life, from the said 23 Feb. [1427].
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §69.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 82–82v.
RCH 243/22
6 May. 1427
On 15 Jan. [1423] the K. granted to William Scryvener custody of Nycoleston, co. Kildare, for life, taking for its safe custody 10m p.a. at the Ex. by the hands of the T. and chamberlains of the Ex. of Ire. Wishing lately to be informed as to William's arrears of from that 15 Jan., the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from that 15 Jan. until 16 April [1427] last, viz. 4¼ years (counting the first day, but not the last), amount to £15 17s. Wishing that satisfaction be made to William, ORDER to pay him that sum, or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §67.
RCH 243/23
27 Mar. 1427
On 8 Aug. [1401] 2 Hen. IV, Henry IV, late K. of Eng.―for the honour of God and increase of divine service, in aid of the sustenance of the prior and brethren of the order of Carmelites of Dublin and their successors―by his grace, for the souls of predecessors and the faithful departed, granted the said prior and brethren the chantry of the Ex. taking 100s p.a. at that Ex., wherever it may be within Ire., for the celebration of divine service in the Ex. by one of their brethren; always provided that the prior and brethren sustain that chantry forever, just as is contined in those letters.
Wishing lately to be informed as to the arrears of those 100s from 2 Sept. [1422] 1 Hen. VI., the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery, with this writ. They returned that the arrears of those 100s from the said 2 Sept. until 21 Jan. [1427] last, viz. 4¼ years and 50 days (counting the first day, but not the last), amount to 79s 3¼d beyond that which has already been paid to them. Wishing that satisfaction be made to them, ORDER to pay them that sum, or assign it in debts, and also henceforth to pay them annually those 100s p.a. from the said 21 Jan. [1427].
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §65.
RCH 243/24
11 May. 1427
By letters patent of Henry IV, confirmed by Henry V, late K. of Eng., and confirmed by the present K., with the advice of his great council, by letters patent under the g.s. of Eng. dated 3 July [1423] 1 Hen. VI, the K. granted to Henry Strangways the office of chief chamberlain of the Ex. of Ire., for life, taking annually at the recept of that Ex. the accustomed fees and rewards, and 10m of increment as a reward beyond those fees and rewards, [to be received] by the hands of the T. and chamberlains, in the same manner as Robert Sutton, formerly chief chamberlain, received, just as is contained in those letters and the confirmations.
Wishing to be informed as to the arrears of those 10m of increment from the said 3 July [1423], the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears of those 10m from 3 July [1423] until 27 Feb. [1427] last, viz. 3½ years and 57 days (counting the first day but not the last), amount to 47s 6¼d beyond that which has already been paid to him. ORDER to pay him that sum, or assign it in debts, and also henceforth to pay him annually those 10m p.a. from the said 27 Feb. [1427].
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §61.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, ff 82v–83.
RCH 243/25
22 May. 1427
On 15 May [1424] 2 Hen. VI, the granted by letters patent to John Blakton, clerk of the T. of Ire., 40s p.a. of increment beyond the fees, wages and rewards due to him in that office, to be received annually by the hands of the T. and chamberlains for as long as he should occupy that office, just as Thomas Fourneys clk and the said John, formerly clerks of the T., were accustomed to receive, as is contained in the K.'s letters patent.
Wishing to be informed as to the arrears of those 10m of increment from the said 15 May [1424], the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears of those 10m from 15 May [1424] until 15 May [1427] last, viz. 3 full years, amount to 13s 9d beyond that which has already been paid to him. ORDER to pay him that sum, or assign it in debts, and also henceforth to pay him annually from term to term those 10m p.a. from the said 15 May [1427] for as long as he holds that office, receiving from him letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §59.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 83–83v.
RCH 243/28
16 Jul. 1427
The K. lately appointed John Blakeney, chief justice of the common bench; James Cornewalsh, chief baron of the Ex.; Reginald Snyterby, second baron of the Ex.; and Christopher Barnevall, serjeant-at-laws in Ire. as justices to inquire, hear and determine in cos. Dublin, Meath, Louth and Kildare, and in the crosslands of the same, both inside and outside liberties, just as [etc.]; and it was ordained with the advice of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr, and the council that the said James Cornewalsh and Christopher Bernevall should hold their sessions in co. Meath for the K.'s profit. And because those justices suffered great expense and labour, it was agreed on 28 Oct. [1426] last by the Jcr and council that the said James and Christopher should have 40d a day respectively while they sit in those sessions in that county, and that as many writs as necessary should be made to the T. and chamberlains ordering them to pay James and Christopher those sums daily, as appears in the agreement enrolled in the rolls of the Irish chancery. And because Christopher has taken his oath before the K. in chancery that he held his sessions in the said county for 40 days, ORDER to pay him those 40d for the said 40 days.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §52.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 84v; NLI, [Harris] MS 4, f. ++.
RCH 243/30
10 Mar. 1427
Edward [Dantsey], bp Meath, pleaded that he prosecuted a certain writ of error before the former C. and T. in a certain chamber near the Ex. called 'le counseill chamb[re]', on account of a certain judgement rendered against the bishop by the barons of the Ex. of a certain sum of £124 10s 10½d, by reason of the absence of the bishop from Ire. from Monday after St Calixtus the Pope 9 Hen. V until Monday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 10 Hen. V. The judgement was annulled by the said late C. and T. in Michaelmas term 2 Hen. VI because of certain errors in the record; and, further, it was further agreed by the C. and T. that the bishop should be restored to that which he lost by the said judgement, of which £124 10s 10½d was levied for the K.'s use by virtue of certain writs out of the […]. Being inclined to the bishop's petition and wishing to be informed as to the premises, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery, with this writ. They returned that, of the said £124 10s 10½d, the sum of £54 7s 2d had been paid to the K. Wishing that satisfaction be made of the said £54 7s 2d, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains of the Ex. to pay the bishop that sum.
Wishing to be informed as to the bishop's arrears of the said £54 7s 2d, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery with this writ. They returned that his arrears amount to £14 2s 10d beyond that which had been paid before 5 March [1427] last. ORDER to pay him that sum or to assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §55.
RCH 243/31
On 28 May [1426] last, with the assent of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr, and the council, the K. appointed William Hill as serjeant-at-arms within Ire., during pleasure, to do all things pertaining to that office with the accustomed fees and rewards, just as [etc.]; and later, at his petition, because of his costs in going and travelling to the town of Limerick in execution of various writs and commands addressed to the mayor and bailiffs of that town, the K. granted William 12d a day, just as Laurence Newton, former serjeant-at-laws, was accustomed to receive.
Wishing to be informed as to the arrears of Laurence of those 12d from 28 May [1426] until 13 Jan. [1427] last, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from the said 28 May [1426] until 13 Jan. [1427] last, viz. half a year and 48 days (counting the first day, but not the last) amount to £11 10s. Wishing that satisfaction be made to William of those £11 10s, ORDER to pay him that sum or assign ti in debts, receiving from William letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §49.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 86–86v.
RCH 244/32
Richard [Talbot], abp Dublin, has pleaded that he has sustained great labours and expenses in finding men-at-arms and archers, and others both mounted and foot, for the salvation and defence of the K.'s lieges in the marches of co. Dublin, and elsewhere, in resisting the malice of the K.'s Irish enemies and rebels in those parts, at his own costs, without receiving anything from the K., to his impoverishment and loss. He seeks reward. Being inclined to his petition, and by assent of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr, and the council, the K. has granted him £40 of his gfit. ORDER to pay him those £40 or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §45.
RCH; NAI, Lodge MS 21, p. 29; BL, Egerton MS 78, p. 29.
RCH 244/33
John [Swayne], abp Armagh, primate of Ire., has pleaded that on 23 Jan. [1425] 3 Hen. VI, by letters patent attested by John, Lord Talbot, then Jcr of Ire., the K. ordered and constituted the archbishop to be of the K.'s council. Because of this, the archbishop laboured in various ways in the K.'s service at his own great costs without reward, for which he seeks remedy. Being inclined to his plea, and by assent of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr, and the council, the K. has granted him £40 of his gift. ORDER to pay him those £40 or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §43.
RCH 244/34
12 Jan. 1427
James, earl of Desmond, has shown how on 23 Aug. [1423] 1 Hen. VI, with the assent of Richard [Talbot], abp Dublin, then Jcr of Ire., the K.―having consideration for his costs and excessive damages upon the wars of Munster, without reasonable reward―granted him the office of constable of Limerick castle, to hold by himself and sufficient deputies for whom he shall answer, taking £10 p.a. for as long as he occupies that office from the fee-farm of the city [of Limerick] by the hands of the mayor, bailiffs and other receivers and keepers of that fee-farm, just as [etc.]. The earl is in arrears of that fee-farm from the said 23 Aug. [1423], and seeks adequate reward in compensation. Being inclined to his plea and by assent of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr, the K. has granted him £40 of his gift in recompense for his fee, and for his labours and expenses. ORDER to pay him that sum, or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §39.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 86v.
RCH 244/35
23 May. 1427
William fitz Thomas, prior of the hospital of St John of Jerusalem in Ire., has pleaded that on 8 Aug. [1426] last, the K. appointed him by letters patent as C. of Ire., during pleasure, taking the accustomed fee. And from the said 8 Aug. [1426] until 10 Sept. following, he occupied that office sustaining costs and charges in maintaining clerks, serving men and horses without receiving from the K. any wages or reward. He seeks reward. Being inclined to his plea and with the assent of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr, and the council, the K. has granted him £10 of his gift. ORDER to pay him that sum, or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §38.
RCH 244/36
The mayor, bailiffs and community of Dublin have pleaded for an adequate reward for commendable service in resisting the Irish enemies before this time. Being inclined to his plea and with the assent of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr, and the council, the K. has granted him £20 of his gift as a reward. ORDER to pay him that sum, or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §35.
RCH; BL, Egerton MS 76, p. 22; BL, Egerton MS 78, p. 28;
RCH 244/39
14 Jul. 1427
James Cornewalsh, chief baron of the Ex., pleaded that, for his great labours and costs sustained in the company of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr of Ire., upon the K.'s business in Munster and Leinster, he might have sufficient reward. Being inclined to his plea and with the assent of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr, and the council, the K. granted him £10 of his gift and on 3 June [1427] ordered the T. and chamberlains to pay him that sum or assign it in debts. Wishing to be informed as to how much as been paid, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that nothing of those £10 has been paid. Wishing that satisfaction be made to James, ORDER to pay him those 20m or assign it in debts, receiving letters of acquittance from James.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §42.
RCH 244/40
7 Jul. 1427
Henry Strangways, chief chamberlain of the Ex., has pleaded that he was ordered by writ of Eng. to come to the kingdom of Eng. to charge Hugh Bavent1 clk, former T. of Henry V in Ire., upon his account at the Ex. of Eng. of the issues and profits of the land of Ire. And now Henry has fulfilled those orders at great expense and labour, without reward, to his grave loss unless the K. aids him. As Henry Stanyhurst, and each chamberlain of the Ex. of Ire. in similar circumstances, had 20m, he seeks reward for his labours and expenses as other chamberlains were accustomed receive before now. Being inclined to his plea and by assent of John Talbot, former Jcr of Ire., and the council, the K. granted Henry 20m and ordered the T. and chamberlains to pay that sum or assign it in debts. Wishing to be informed as to Henry's arrears, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears of those 20m amount to 53s 4d beyond that which had been paid to him before 22 May [1427] last. Wishing that Henry be satisfied of this, ORDER to pay him those 43s 4d or to assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §29.
RCH 244/41
Meiler Bermingham has pleaded that the K. should grant him sufficient reward for his good and laudable service in resisting the malice of Calvagh Oconghor,1 the K.'s Irish enemy. Being inclined to his plea and by assent of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr, and the council, the K. has granted him £20 of his gift as a reward. ORDER to pay him that sum, or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §25.
RCH; NAI, Lodge MS 21, p. 29; BL, Egerton MS 78, p. 28.
1 RCH reads 'Galvagh Oconghor'.
RCH 244/43
Maurice Stafford and Robert Folyng have pleaded that the K. appointed them, with others, by his letters patent as justices to inquire, hear and determine in cos. Carlow, Kerry, Wexford, Waterford, Tipperary, Cork and Limerick, and in the crosslands of the same, both inside and outside liberties. By virtue of that appointment, they were occupied upon the K.'s business from 21 June [1425] 3 Hen. VI until 6 Feb. [1427] last, sustaining great labours and costs, without reward. They sought reward. Being inclined to their petition and by assent of the Jcr and council, the K. granted Maurice and Robert £6 of his gift as a reward, and on […] March [1427] last, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains of the Ex. to pay him that sum or assign it in debts. Wishing to be informed as to how much as been paid, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that nothing of those £6 has been paid. Wishing that satisfaction be made to James, ORDER to pay him those £6 or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §23.
RCH 244/44
Stephen Palmer, sub-sheriff of co. Meath, has pleaded that he served the K. well and faithfully in levying the green wax in co. Meath and various other matters there, by order of James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr of Ire., for the K.'s profit at his own expense before this time. He seeks adequate reward. Being inclined to his plea and by advice of the said Jcr, the K. has granted Stephen 8m of his gift for that reason. ORDER to pay him that sum.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §22.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 87.
RCH 244/45
On 14 Dec. [1423] 2 Hen. VI, the K.'s clerk, Adam Veldon, one of the clerks of the chancery of Ire., has shown that he was taken prisoner during a hostile expedition lately made upon the K.'s lieges in co. Meath by the Oconghires, the K.'s Irish enemies, and also various of les Bermynghames, English rebels, with many other Irish enemies and English rebels; and he was detained until he paid £10 silver to the said Conghir, to his great destruction and annihilation. He seeks reward for that reason, and for his long service performed in the chancery of Ire., both in the reign of Henry V, and also that of the present K., and to be performed in future. By assent of Richard [Talbot], abp Dublin, then Jcr of Ire., and the council, the K. granted Adam 4m of his gift as a reward for the premises, and ordered the T. and chamberlains to pay him that sum or assign it in debts.
Now, wishing to be informed as to Adam's arrears, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that the arrears amount to 33s 4d beyond that which had been paid before 15 May [1427] last. Wishing that satisfaction be made to James, ORDER to pay him that sum or assign it in debts, receiving from Adam letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §21.
RCH 244/46
John Broun clk has pleaded that the K. should grant him a suitable reward for his good and laudable service in writing various letters and records touching the affairs of Ire., which were sent to the K. in Eng. and his council there by the lords and magnates of that land. Being inclined to their petition and by assent of the Jcr and council, the K. granted John 40s of his gift as a reward, and on 22 Oct. [1427] last, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains of the Ex. to pay him that sum or assign it in debts. Wishing to be informed as to his arrears from 7 July [1327] last, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that nothing of those 40s has been paid. Wishing that satisfaction of those 40s be made to John, as is just, ORDER to pay him that sum or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §17.
RCH 244/47
30 Jan. 1427
Richard [Talbot], abp Dublin, C. of Ire., has pleaded that a certain tally of 66s 4d was levied with these words, viz.:
'From the custody of the lands and tenements, with appurtenances, that belonged to Peter fitz Thomas Cruys, outlawed for felony, in Robertstoun near Kells, 66s 4d, from James White of Trim, farmer; for Richard [Talbot], abp Dublin, former C. of Ire. Easter, 4 Hen. VI [1426]'.
James will not receive that tally from the archbishop, nor make any payment of the 66s 4d, to the damage of the archbishop. The archbishop seeks remedy.ORDER to receive the tally in the receipt of the Ex. and cancel it so that neither the archbishop nor anyone in his name shall not have any benefit from it in the future; and then to pay those 66s 4d to the archbishop, or to assign that sum in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §16.
RCH 244/48
Edward [Dantsey], bp Meath, has pleaded that he had assignment of £13 6s 8d for a tally levied from Christopher Plunket, former sheriff of Meath, in these words, viz.:
'From Christopher Plunket, sheriff of Meath, from various debts, £13 6s 8d; for Edward [Dantsey], bp Meath. Meath, 5 Hen. VI.'
The said former sheriff will not receive that tally from the bishop, nor will he pay by virtue of that tally, to the bishop's grave damage. Being inclined to the bishop's petition, ORDER that, having received that tally in the receipt of the Ex. and cancel it so that neither the bishop nor anyone in his name shall benefit from it in the future, they are to pay the bishop the said sum or assign it in debts.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §13.
RCH 244/49
James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr of Ire., has pleaded that he had assignment of £41 from three tallies in these words, viz.:
[1] 'From the sovereign and provosts of the town of Youghal from the goods and chattels of John Walsh; for James Butler, e. Ormond. Cork, Hilary 5 Hen. VI [1427]'.
[2] 'From the issues of 20s of each tun of wine taken in the ports of the city of Dublin and the town of Drogheda; for James Butler, e. Ormond, butler of the K. in Ire., the occupier, by the same earl, Jcr of Ire., of the prisage of wines. Hilary 5 Hen. VI [1427]'.
[3] 'From the issues of 20s on each tun of wine taken in the ports of the city Dublin and the town Drogheda; for James Butler, e. Ormond, butler of the K. in Ire., by the same the earl, Jcr of Ire., of the prisage of wines, Hilary 5 Hen. VI [1427]'.
The earl cannot receive payment of those £41 because the sovereign, provosts and occupier1 have nothing in their hands that they can pay the earl. He seeks remedy. Being inclined to his plea and by assent of the Jcr and council, ORDER that, the tallies having been restored and cancelled before them in the receipt of the Ex., they are to pay the earl those £41.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §11.
RCH; RIA, MS 12.D.16, p. 141.
1 i.e. of the office of butler of Ire.
RCH 244/51
Stephen Roche clk has pleaded that, in Michaelmas term 2 Hen. VI [1423], a certain tally of 40s was levied from Stephen in these words, viz.:
'From the issues of the hanaper of the chancery of Ire. from John Passavaunt clk, keeper [of the hanaper]; for Stephen Roche'.
John [Passavaunt], former keeper of the hanaper, would not receive that tally from Stephen or any other payment by virtue of that tally to the damage and loss of Stephen. ORDER that, the said tallies having been returned and cancelled before them in the receipt of the Ex., they are to pay the earl those sums or assign them in debts.
Armagh Public Library, MS KH.II.24, f. 87v–88.
RCH 244/52
26 Feb. 1427
On 6 Aug. [1425] 3 Hen. VI, the K. appointed Francis Toppesfeld esq. as one of the barons of the Ex., Dublin, during good behaviour, taking 20m p.a. for his fee, with the accustomed rewards of the office, as appears in the K.'s letters patent. Wishing to be informed as to Francis's arrears of from 14 Aug. [1425], when he was sworn into office, the K. ordered the T. and chamberlains to search the rolls and memoranda of the Ex., returning their findings in chancery. They returned that his arrears from 14 Aug. [1425] until 14 Feb. [1427] last, viz. 1½ years, amount to £6 13s 4d beyond that which has been paid to him. Wishing that satisfaction be made, ORDER to pay Francis those £6 13s 4d, and also henceforth to pay him those 20m p.a., or assign it in debts; receiving from him letters of acquittance.
TNA (PRO), E 101/247/20, §6.
RCH 244/53
ORDER to pay Richard Vale, deputy of Bartholomew Bath, usher of the Ex., 50s 11½d for parchment, ink and other minor necessities in the Ex. from 16 Dec. [1426] last until 13 March [1427] then following.1
James Cornewalshe, chief baron [of the Ex.]
1 This was a writ of the Irish Ex., rather than the chancery; consequently it was attested by the chief baron of the Ex.
RCH 244/54
5 Jun. 1427
ORDER to pay 47s 7d for parchment and ink [etc.], and other minor necessities in the Ex. from 13 March [1427] until 5 June then following.1
RCH 244/55
26 Jul. 1427
ORDER to pay 27s 10d for similar necessaries [as in §77] from 5 June [1427] last until 26 July then following.1
RCH 244/56
At the petition of Nicholas Hay, son of William of Sleade, and on account of his willing and laudable service which he and his progenitors performed to the K. and his predecessors many times in resistance of the enemies in Ire., and that he will perform in future, the K. took him into special friendship, appointed him prefect of the arc of Wexford, and granted him £50 of his gift by name of reward. ORDER to pay him those £50.
20 Mar. 1427
SUMMONS to the great royal council to be held at […] at the feast of St Cuthbert the Bishop and Confessor.1
Reg. Swayne, p. 52.
1 The assembly met on the Friday after St Cuthbert, 21 March 1427 (Ir. parl., p. 352).
16 Aug. 1427
In response to a writ of certiorari concerning the indictment of Edward Daundesay, bp Meath, for felony before John Blakeney, chief justice of the common bench, John Cornewalsh, chief baron of the Ex., Reginald Snitterby, second baron of the Ex. and Christopher Bernevale, serjeant-at-law, justices assigned by royal letters patent to inquire, hear and determine within cos. Dublin, Meath, Louth and Kildare and the crosslands of the same, it was found that the inquisition was taken at Trim on 14 Nov. 1426, and related to a certain felony perpetrated by the bishop. By royal writ the justices were instructed to return under their seals the inquisition [etc.] taken before them to the parliament held at Dublin before James Butler, e. Ormond, Jcr, on Tuesday, 1 April 1427, which they did. By this inquisition it was found that Edward Daundesay, bp Meath, came at Taver[u]agh on 14 Oct. 1426, and there plundered [spoliavit] a cup worth 13s 4d outside St Patrick’s church, Taveruagh, from Thomas Serch clk, of said church.
On that Tuesday [1 April] the bishop arose in parliament at Dublin and pleaded that as he was indicted before the justices of Oyer and Terminer for a felony perpetrated in Meath, the inquisition might be read out publicly in the parliament. Assenting to the bishop’s plea, the Jcr caused the inquisition to be read out by Thomas Brou[n], clerk of the parliament. After that the bishop publicly protested in parliament that he did not intend by any words brought forth by him in parliament to infringe or violate in anything canonical sanctions or ecclesiastical liberties, but only to make manifest and declare his innocence; and he said he did not commit the felony of which he was indicted. And the bishop sought, as a consecrated bishop and spiritual lord and peer of parliament, that in all things ecclesiastical liberty in should remain unimpaired and that the K. should remit the case to the archbishop and metropolitan to proceed to the bishop's purgation, acquittance and delivery. By advice and consent of the Jcr and the lords spiritual and temporal, and wishing to exhibit justice and observe ecclesiastical liberties uninjured in all things, REMISSION of the bishop to the archbishop to fulfil in this part his duty in pastoral office, and report under his seal in the parliament held at Dublin and there adjourned to 22 Sept. 1427.
John Grey kt, Lt
Reg. Swayne, pp 66–8.