1345-07-13, Southwick

To the weavers and all other workers of cloth of Aylesham of linen of Betele and of flannel of linen thread called coverchiefs of Salle, co. Norfolk. Order to be attendant upon John de Heythe of Oulton, of the assay of such cloths, in all things which pertain to his so that the cloth and flannel shall contain the right length and as the king has granted that custody to him to hold during good receiving 3d. for his labour and sealing of every piece of Aylesham, every cloth of Betele and of every dozen flannels made in that county, to the king his forfeitures and provided that the office may be made the kings s benefit without the damage and oppression of his people. Et erat patens. By p.s.