July 1, Avignon

Confirmation of his election as abbot of St. Albans. On the death of John, the prior and convent commissioned John Passavant, archdeacon of the same, Luke prior of Hartfel Penciorel (Hatfield Peverel), Richard prior of Horford (Hertford), John de Dunstupele, William de Bohun, William de Hexteneston, William Lebarbur, Richard de Paxton, and Richard de Treenggre, monks, to elect, when their choice fell on Hugh, who thereupon came to the pope, and on being examined by three cardinals, his election is confirmed. Concurrent letters to the prior and convent of St. Albans, to the vassals of the monastery, and to the king. To Hugh de Eversden, abbot elect and confirmed of St. Alban's, Nicholas, bishop of Ostia, is to give benediction to him. To Robert de Pratica, rector of Farindone, in the diocese of Winchester. Dispensation, at the request of Garsias Arnaldi, canon of Auch, whose chaplain he is, to hold an additional benefice, value 401. To Master William de Prato. The pope has given him the canonry and prebend of York, void by the promotion of Peter, archbishop of Lyons. Indult to enjoy the fruits of the same and of his other benefices, being non-resident. Concurrent mandate to the abbot of St. Sever, and two others named. To Master John de Solerio, canon of Hereford.