July 1, Avignon

Confirmation of his election. The monastery being void by the death of Thomas, the prior and convent appointed Ralph, Adam de Rydem, chamberlain, John de Pecham, John Godehep, Robert de Fakenham, Simon de Byer, and William de Oxonia to elect ; Ralph unwillingly consented to his election, and came to the July. 99d.) Jan. 103.) Aug 105.) July. 105d.) Aug. 106.) REGESTA, VOL. LVI. Roman court, where, after examination by three cardinals, the election is confirmed. : Concurrent letters to the prior and convent, and to the king. To Malachy, bishop of Elphin, On the death of Donatus, the canons elected Malachy, but Salomon, the dean, elected Charles, abbot of Lochke, who was confirmed by Master Reginald, official, and consecrated by the archbishop of Armagh ; whereupon Malachy and the canons appealed to the pope, who finally annulled the election and consecration of Charles, confirming the sentence of Thomas, cardinal of St. Sabina s, and orders Malachy to be consecrated by Nicholas, bishop of Ostia and Velletri. Concurrent letters to the chapter of Elphin, to the clergy and people of the diocese, to the archbishop of Tuam, and to the king, [Theiner, 180.] To William de Stanweye.