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1315-07-13, John Westminster

le Monk, son of John le Monek, of Mersshton, acknowledges that owes to Roger de Thornhull the elder 40/. ; to be levied, in default of of his lands and chattels in the county of Wilts. wife of Hugh le Despenser the younger, eldest sister and coof Gilbert de Clare, late earl of Gloucester and Hertford, tenant puts in her place Henry de Gerston to seek and receive in chanher purparty of the earl's lands. Richard de Duffeld, clerk, received attorn[ment] by order of the chancellor. de Gavaston, countess of Cornwall, another sister and co-heiress the said Gilbert, puts in her place John Waldeshef to seek and receive purparty as above. John de Hothum, clerk, received the attornment.

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