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John Macclesfeld (Macclesfield), clerk. Macclesfeld (Macclesfield) John King. clerk...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/184/9189

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SC 8/184/9189
Date
[1421-1422]
Description
Petitioners
John Macclesfeld (Macclesfield), clerk.
Name(s)
Macclesfeld (Macclesfield), John
Addressees
King.
Occupation
clerk
Nature of request
[This petition is badly damaged and very incomplete.]John Macclesfeld appears to request confirmation of his possession of the hospital of St Anthony [of Vienne, London]. It would appear that, Henry V, while he was in Normandy and believing the hospital to be vacant, appointed Kinwolmarsh to the office, even though Macclesfeld was still alive and in possession.
Nature of endorsement
The king wills that the chancellor do right to the supplicant according to the effect of this bill.It is well answered.
Places mentioned
[Hospital of St Anthony of Vienne, London]
Normandy, [France].
People mentioned
Richard II, King of England
Henry IV, King of England
William Kynwalmarssh (Kinwolmarsh), clerk
[Thomas of Lancaster], Duke of Clarence.
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Publication note(s)
Calendar of Patent Rolls, Hen IV, vol. I, 1399-1401, (Public Record Office, 1903), p.4 (earlier ratification of the petitioner's offices)
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9295067/

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