Miscellaneous Papers

MS 940

Miscellaneous Papers

1186 - 1640

Consists of:

1 Grant by Reginald Fitz Joscelin, Bishop of Bath, to the Hospital of St. John the Baptist at Bath of a field on the west side outside the walls to the old ditch in frankalmoin. Witnesses: William, Abbot of Kainesh[am]; Walter, Prior of Bath; Master Alexander, Dean of Wells; Master Robert de Geldef[ord], Archdeacon of Bath; Master Roger, medicus; Hugh, clericus; Roger, son of Renifr'; David, capellanus; Richard de Ford, and many others. c.1189-91. Parchment. 18 x 7 cms. Seal tag (seal missing). Endorsed by William Griffith and copied by him in 931/38.

2 Confirmation by the same of a gift by Roger son of Algar to the Hospital of St. John the Baptist of land given to him by Robert, Bishop of Bath [1136-66], excepting seven and a half pence of landgavel payable annually. Witnesses: Master Ralph de Lechlade [Lichel], Archdeacon of Bath; Walter, heir of Buckland; Jocelin, capellanus; Walter, capellanus; Geoffrey, clericus; Hugh, clericus. c.1186. Parchment. 14 x 9 cms. Seal tag (seal missing). Endorsed by Griffith and copied by him in 931/38.

3 Grant (indenture) by Robert de Bosco to Stephen de Wendene, Alice his wife, and their heirs, of one messuage and half a virgate in the vill of Esse Bosons [in Stourpaine] more fully described in the chief charter of Matthew Loffe, nine shillings annual rent, and one pound of pepper with the reversion of a messuage and 15 acres in the said vill and pasture for one horse, two animals, 50 sheep, and a pig (the land and messuage being held of the grantor by Thomas le Smale for life). Also a messuage and half a virgate in the said vill and pasture formerly belonging to Roger de Candenere; two acres of arable land formerly belonging to Robert le Riche; a house and acre of land formerly belonging to Walter Warde in the vill of Lacerton [Lazerton]; a messuage in the vill of Iwerne Steepleton [Viverne Stipelton] formerly belonging to Henry Mangecrede; two acres of arable in the same vill with pasture for two horses formerly belonging to Thomas de la Haule. All which lands were of the gift of Stephen de Wendene. With remainer to Richard de Wendene, son of Christina Polayn and his heirs, reversion to Dms. Bartholomew Payn, knight, and his heirs. To be held of the chief lords of the fee by services due and accustomed. Warranty by Robert de Bosco and his heirs. Stephen gave £40. Witnesses. Helton, 8 July 1323. Seal. Endorsed by Griffith.

4 Charter of Reginald, Bishop of Bath, to the church of St. Peter, Bath, granting the pensions previously enjoyed from the following churches and chapels: 30 shillings from the chapel in the cemetery of St. Peter for the use of the sacristan, four shillings from the chapel of St. James for the sick and half a mark from the chapel of Walcot [Walecote], one mark from the church of Eston, half a mark from the chapel of Wika, half a mark from the chapel of North Stoke [Nordestoch], half a mark from the church of Niveton in the gift of Simon de Sancto Laudo, four shillings from the church of Corston, eight shillings from the church of Stanton, half a mark from a virgate of land in Evercreech [Evercriz], five shillings from a virgate of land in Cheddar [Ceddr'], a mark from the church of Stokes by Westberiam of the gift of Roger Witenges. Witnesses: Master Alexander, Dean of Wells; Master Robert de Geldef[ord]; Master Godfrey, Archdeacon of Bath; Master Ralph de Lechlade [Lichel]; Roger de Bona Villa; Roger de Sunundesb[ury]; Hugh of Wells, clericus, and many others. c.1189-91. Parchment. 17 x 12 cms. Seal tag. Endorsed by Griffith and copied by him in 931/38.

5 Grant by Savaric, Bishop of Bath, confirming the gift to the Hospital by his predecessor Reginald of a sheaf of corn annually from each acre of the demesne lands in the bishopric, and similarly of the Prior and Convent of Bath, and tithes of bread, cheese, and malt. Witnesses: Richard, Abbot of Muchelney; Peter de Lambervill; Master Alan; Master Robert de Castelford; Master Ernaldus of Bath; Ernaldus, clericus; Henry Hanlac; Gilbert and Clement, brothers; Robert le prestre; Kinefald; Humphrey Mansel, and many others. c.1194. Parchment. 23 x 11 cms. Seal tag and silk bag. Endorsed by Griffith and copied by him in 931/38.

6 Grant by Robert de Wandene to John de Knynghteton, son of Henry de Knynghteton and Margaret his wife of an annual rent of twenty shillings from lands and tenements in Asshelvson [in Stourpaine] at the Feast of the Purification and at Pentecost with right of distraint. Sealed with the seal of the office of the deanery of Whitechurch at the grantor's request. Witnesses: Henry Auntivche; Henry de Knyghteton; Stephen Baret; Roger Glideford; Richard de Knyghteton and others. Durewenston, 25 July 1344.

7 Confirmation by Edward son and heir of Bartholomew Payn of an indenture between Richard Conk and Henry his son made at Stourpaine on 3 January 1371 concerning lands in the vill of Assche Bozon in the parish of Stourpaine for rent of 2s.8d. annually. Stourpaine, 18 January 1371. Parchment. 27 x 21 cms. Seal pendant. Endorsed by Griffith.

8 Grant by Edward Cernyngton esquire, son and heir of David Cernyngton, to John Dalamare, son of James Dalamare, of a messuage in Whatley, Somerset, which David has of the gift of James to hold to the said John and his heirs of the chief lords of the fee by due and accustomed service, with remainder to Johanna, wife of John Mayde and sister of John, reversion to the heirs of James and then to the heirs of Edward. Witnesses: William Paulet esquire; Thomas Grace; Philip Mille; John Samelt; John Ayssheton, and many others. 3 July 1482. Parchment. 16 x 33 cms. Seal pendant. Endorsed by Griffith.

9 Facsimile of charter of Henry I granting to Aubrey de Vere II and his heirs the office of Master Chamberlain, [1133]. Printed from a transcript of the original by Dugdale in T. Madox, Baronia Anglica, 1736, 158.

10 Facsimile of grant by Henry II to Aubrey de Vere III, 1st Earl of Oxford, of the third penny of pleas of the crown in Oxfordshire, [2-10 January 1156]. Hatton Book of Seals no.40.

11 Facsimile of a writ by Henry I that Hugh son of Pinchon should hold his father's land, at Woodstock [Vdestoc], n.d.

12 Bond of Sir John Lambe to Archbishop Laud for payment to the Exchequer of tenths collected in the diocese of Lincoln during the suspension of the Bishop due at Christmas last, 13 March 1640.

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13 Declaration of account by Sir John Lambe to Archbishop Laud for the collection of tenths in the diocese of Lincoln vacant by suspension for the year ending Christmas 1637, 5 January 1638.

Endorsed by Laud. Parchment.

14 Similarly for tenths in the diocese of Bath and Wells collected by James Huyshe, public notary, 16 July 1628. Parchment.

15 Similarly for tenths collected in the diocese of St. Davids by Morgan Owens, gent., 27 October 1623. Parchment.

16 Similarly for tenths collected in the diocese of Lincoln by Sir John Lambe, 11 December 1639. Parchment.

17 Quietus for Archbishop Laud's steward's account for the year ended 1 November 1640. Endorsed by Laud. Parchment.

18 Declaration of account of tenths collected in the diocese of St. Davids by Morgan Owen, clerk, 1 November 1622. Parchment.

19 Account for the diocese of Canterbury for the first payment of the fourth of five subsidies granted 3 Charles I paid 8 March 1635. Parchment.

20 Account for the diocese of St. Davids for the second payment of the second of four subsidies granted 21 James I paid 28 November 1625. Parchment.

21 Account for the diocese of Canterbury for the first payment of the fifth of five subsidies granted 3 Charles I paid 4 May 1635. Parchment.

22 Account for the diocese of St. Davids for the second payment of three subsidies granted 18 James I paid 11 November 1623. Parchment.

23 Declaration of account of tenths collected in the diocese of St. Davids by Morgan Owens, gent., 3 November 1624. Parchment.

24 Account for the diocese of Canterbury for the second payment of the fifth of five subsidies paid 17 June 1635. Parchment.

25 Declaration of account of tenths collected in the diocese of Lincoln by Sir John Lambe, 14 December 1640. Parchment.

26 Account for the diocese of St. Davids for the second payment of the third of four subsidies granted 21 James I paid 17 October 1626. Parchment.

27 Account for the diocese of Canterbury for the second payment of the fourth of five subsidies granted 3 Charles I paid 11 June 1634. Parchment.

28 Account for the diocese of Bath and Wells for the first payment of the fourth subsidy granted 21 James I paid 19 February 1627. Parchment.

29 Account for the diocese of Bath and Wells for the first payment of three subsidies granted 1 Charles I paid 12 February 1628. Parchment.

30 Account for the diocese of Bath and Wells for the second payment of the fourth subsidy granted 21 James I paid 26 October 1627. Parchment.

31 Account for the diocese of Bath and Wells for the second payment for the first of three subsidies granted 1 Charles I paid 1628. Parchment.

32 Account for the diocese of St. Davids for the first payment of four subsidies granted 21 James I paid 11 November 1624. Parchment.

33 Account for the diocese of St. Davids for the second payment for the second of three subsidies granted 18 James I paid 25 November 1622. Parchment.

34 Declaration of account of tenths collected in the diocese of Bath and Wells by James Huyshe, gent., 27 June 1627. Parchment.

35 Copy of court roll of the manor of Thurston, Suffolk. At a court held on Tuesday of the Feast of St. Luke 19 Hen. VI [18 October 1440] the Lord granted to John Toogood and his heirs 22 acres, parcel of the land late in the farm (firma) of Robert Neweman at Westley Ebony [?] and le Crookhold in Thurston to hold 'native per virgam' at the will of the Lord by yearly service and rents of six shillings and suit of court. Parchment strip.

36 Letters patent of Charles, Prince of Wales, appointing Thomas Murray [Murrey], esquire, his secretary, to be Keeper of his Privy Seal and of the seal of his Council during pleasure receiving annually 100 marks from the Duchy of Cornwall. Richmond, 10 July 1615. Fragment of the great seal of Charles, Prince of Wales.

37 Blank duplicate of the previous item without attestation but with a substantial fragment of seal. St. James, 11 March 1618.

38 Letter from Antonio Priuli, Doge of Venice, to Charles, Prince of Wales, expressing pleasure at the appointment of Sir Henry Wotton as ambassador to the Venetian republic. From the ducal palace, 3 April 1621. Parchment. Italian.

39 Letter from Giovanni Bembo, Doge of Venice, to Charles, Prince of Wales on the appointment of Piero Contarini as ambassador extraordinary. From the ducal palace, 23 August 1617. Parchment. Italian.

40 Letter from Antonio Priuli, Doge of Venice, to to Charles, Prince of Wales announcing the appointment of Antonio Donato as ambassador to James I. From the ducal palace, 4 September 1618. Parchment. Italian.

41 Letter from Marino Grimani, Doge of Venice, to Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, on the appointment of Georgio Giustiniano as ambassador in succession to Nicolo Molin. From the ducal palace, 1605. Parchment. Italian.

42 Letter from Marc Antonio Memmo, Doge of Venice, to Charles, Prince of Wales, on the appointment of Gregorio Barbarigo as ambassador in place of Antonio Foscarini. From the ducal palace, 25 July 1615. Parchment. Italian.

43 Letter from Giovanni Bembo, Doge of Venice, to to Charles, Prince of Wales, sending congratulations by Giovanni Battista Lionello. From the ducal palace, 18 November 1616. Parchment. Italian.

44 Testimonial letters of James VI of Scotland of the descent of George Mar, of Helsingör [Elsingora], Denmark, 31 July 1593. Date cancelled and titles of King of Great Britain etc. added in margin for drawing up a confirmation. Parchment.

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