1384-01-22, Westminster

To the sheriffs of London. Writ of swpersedeas, by mainprise of William Grendon, John Bereforde, Alexander Hert and John Estby of Middlesex, in favour of John Edward of London masoun at suit of William Waryn of London chaundeller averring threats; and order to set the defendant free if taken. Robert Braybrook bishop of London, John de Fordham bishop of Durham, John de Waltham clerk, Sir Thomas de Erpyngham knight, Sir John de Burgh knight, Sir Stephen de Hales knight, Sir William de Wynkefeld knight, William Rikhille, Thomas Weylond, Walter Malet clerk, John Chircheman, John Cursoun and Richard parson of Lucham of the one part and Thomas de Hemgrave of the other part. Indenture witnessing a confirmation by Thomas de Hemgrave of a charter indented, whereby Joan who was wife of Sir . 423 Thomas de Felton knight gave to the said bishops and the others the manor of Fordham co. Cantebrigge, to hold during her life and the life of Mary de Felton her daughter, a minoress in the abbey of St. Clare without Algate London, with remainder to the said Thomas de Hemgrave, and a covenant that they shall so hold the said manor without impeachment of waste. Dated Fordham, 5 December 7 Richard Il. French.