Inventory of cloths, seized in satisfaction for a debt due to London
Merchants from the Commune of Malyns.
12 Edward II. A.D. 1319. Letter-Book E. fol. lxxxvi. (Latin.)
Be it remembered, that whereas a plea was moved before John de
Wengrave, Mayor of the City of London, on the Thursday next
before the Feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude [28 October],
in the 12th year of the reign of King Edward, son of King Edward, between Luke de Haveryng and James Beauflur, merchant
of the said city, complainants, and the Commune of the town (fn. 1) Of
Malyns, (fn. 2) for goods and chattels belonging to the said Luke and
James by the aforesaid Commune arrested, and in the hands thereof
long detained; and process between the same parties had been
continued until the Saturday next after the Octave of the Purification of St. Mary [2 February] in the year before-mentioned; it
was adjudged by the Mayor aforesaid, Robert de Keleseie, and
other Aldermen, then present at the Guildhall, and John Poyntel,
one of the Sheriffs of the said city, there being, that the said Luke
and James should recover against the said Commune, for the goods
and chattels of theirs that were deficient at the time of the delivery
to them of their goods, the sum of 240 pounds, and for damages
incurred by reason of the arrest aforesaid, 100 pounds.
And the aforesaid Luke and James forthwith, for the nurture of
concord, forgave the said Commune of the town of Malyns the
said 340 pounds, save and except the sum of 200 marks, part
thereof, which were to the said Luke and James to be paid. And
thereupon, on the Friday next before the Feast of the Annunciation of St. Mary [25 March] in the year aforesaid, there were
attached certain cloths belonging to the Commune of the said town
of Malyns, and brought to the Guildhall, and in presence of the said
Mayor, and of William de Flete, Robert Motoun, William de
Combe, John Belle, James de Fulmer, and Adam atte Bowe, sworn
duly to make appraisement, appraised; that is to say:—
Two vermilion scarlets, value 16 pounds. Also, one cloth of
brown russet, value 8 marks. Also, one cloth of mesne blue, (fn. 3)
value 100 shillings. Also, one brown medley, value 8 marks.
Also, one sursie, (fn. 4) value 5½ marks. Also, one marbryn (fn. 5) brown
medley, value 6½ marks. Also, one murre (fn. 6) in grain, value 7l. 6s. 8d.
Also, one brown medley, value 6½ marks. Also, one vermilion
medley in grain, (fn. 7) value 7 pounds. Also, one cloth of brown
russet medley, value 6½ marks. Also, two sanguynes in grain, (fn. 8)
value 15 pounds. Also, one vermilion cheker, value 4 marks.
Also, one cloth of Genoa, value 4 marks. Also, two acoles
medley, (fn. 9) value by the piece, 50 shillings. Also, two acoles medley,
value by the piece, 4 marks. Also, two medleys of Genoa, value
by the piece, 50 shillings. Also, three short scarlets, value by the
piece, 100 shillings. Also, five red medleys, value by the piece,
5 marks.
Which cloths, after being appraised as stated, were placed in the
custody of Henry Darcy, draper; to remain in his charge until
the said Luke and James should have been fully satisfied as to
payment of the aforesaid 200 marks, at certain times between the
same parties agreed. And if the said Commune should make default in payment of the said 200 marks, as before stated, then the
said cloths were to be forthwith delivered to the said Luke and
James, to do therewith whatever they might please.
Lease of a Tavern at the head of London Bridge; with covenant as to
the sale of wines.
12 Edward II. A.D. 1319. Letter-Book E. fol. xxv. (Norman French.)
On Friday the Eve of the Translation of Saint Thomas the Martyr
[7 July], in the 12th year, there was read and acknowledged a
certain writing, in these words.—
"Be it known to all those who this letter partite shall see or
hear, that Thomas Drynkewatre, taverner of London, has let to
James Beauflur, (fn. 10) citizen and vintner of London, all his tavern
which he holds in the Parish of St. Olave; (fn. 11) which tavern the same
Thomas has recently built at the head of London Bridge; to have
and to hold all the same tavern, with the appurtenances, to the
said James, and to his heirs and his assigns, from the Feast of
Christmas in the 11th year of the reign of King Edward, son
of King Edward, to the full end of six years next ensuing, freely,
wholly, well, and peaceably, for a sum of money which the same
James has paid to the said Thomas beforehand towards the improvement
of the said tavern, and towards expediting the business
of the said Thomas; by receipt whereof he holds himself
as fully recompensed. And the same Thomas, his heirs, and
his assigns, shall warrant, acquit, and defend the aforesaid tavern,
with the appurtenances, to the said James and to his assigns for
all the term aforesaid. And further, the same Thomas agrees
to sell the wines of the said James that are broached in the said
tavern, throughout the whole term aforesaid; and is to give
to him good and lawful account of such sale, and of as much as
he shall have received of him in the meantime, according as
shall be found by tallies and writings which in the meantime
they shall have made thereon, so often as the same James shall
desire to demand such account; and at least twice in the year,
that is to say, at Easter and at the Feast of Saint Michael; upon
taking which account, the same Thomas is to account for all
that of the said James he shall have received; the said James
also making allowance in the same account for all manner of
expenses necessary and due up to that day, and 20 shillings for
his gown. (fn. 12) And the same Thomas is to find hanaps of silver (fn. 13)
and of wood, curtains, (fn. 14) cloths, (fn. 15) and other things necessary for
the tavern. In witness of the truth whereof, the parties aforesaid
have to this indenture interchangeably set their seals. Given at
London, on Christmas Eve, in the year aforesaid. Of this are
witnesses, Ralph de Storteford, William le Cotiller, Robert de
Borham, Robert and Richard de Barsham, clerks, and others."
Punishment of the Pillory, for selling putrid beef.
13 Edward II. A.D. 1319. Letter-Book E. fol. xciv. (Latin.)
Be it remembered, that on the Sunday next after the Feast of All
Hallows [1 November] in the 13th year of King Edward, son of
King Edward, Adam de St. Alban's, William ate Ramme, Nicholas
Dereman, and Gilbert de Dullyngham, sworn wardens for overseeing the flesh-meat brought to the shambles called "les Stokkes," (fn. 16)
came before Hamon de Chiggewelle, Mayor, John de Wengrave,
William de Leyre, and other Aldermen, and Simon de Abyndone
and John de Prestone, the Sheriffs, and caused to be brought before
the said Mayor and Aldermen two beef carcasses, putrid and poisonous, the same having been taken from William Sperlyng of
West Hamme, he intending to sell the same at the said shambles.
And the said William appeared before the Mayor and Aldermen
aforesaid, and readily admitted that he did intend there to have sold
those two carcasses; but he says that the flesh thereof is good and
clean, and fit for human food; and he demands that inquisition be
forthwith made thereon. And the jury, by William ate Ramme,
Adam de St. Alban's, John le Chaundeler of St. Laurence Lane,
and nine others, say upon their oath, that the said carcasses are
putrid and poisonous, and are bodies that have died of disease.
Therefore it was adjudged by the Mayor and Aldermen aforesaid,
that the said William Sperlyng should be put upon the pillory, and
the said carcasses burnt beneath him.