1368-11-01, Westminster

Richard de Gillyngham of Kent to John Organ citizen and mercer of London. Recognisance for 80 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Kent. Writing indented of William de Montagu earl of Salisbury and lord of Man, giving with warranty for good service to Roland Rake his water mills of Mertok called Walteresmulle and Madymulle with the weirs, watercourses, fishery and suits of tenants etc., to hold for life of the said earl and his heirs as fully as Sir Ralph de Middelneye lately held the same, rendering yearly one rose at Midsummer for all service. Witnesses: Sir John de Mountagu the said earl's brother, Sir Edmund Domere, Sir John de Beauchamp of Lullesdon knights, Thomas Waryn, Walter Gupheye, Walter de Widecombe, John de Caunteloo. Dated Caneford manor, 24 June 38 Edward III. French.