July 1, Avignon

To the justiciary of Ireland, appointed by the king of England as his lieutenant, present and future. Requisition to cause satisfaction to be made to Richard, bishop of Ossory, touching injuries which he has received in his own person and property and those of his household and envoys. Under colour of false 4 JOHN XXII. 207 accusations, he has been molested by royal officials, tithes and proceeds due to him have been withheld, and he has been despoiled by violence of 100s. and been thrust into prison with criminals, and three of his servants sent on business to the town of Kylk were grievously maltreated. To Richard, bishop of Ossory. Informing him, in answer to his question, that one who has a benefice with cure of souls ought not to hold also a prebendal church in which there is no perpetual vicar. To the same. Faculty to give to fit persons the churches of Blaunchevileston and Dernach, void by the cession of Master Peter de Blauncevilla and the dean of Kilkenny, who held them as pluralists. To John called de Colonia. Reservation of a benefice, value 30 marks, in the gift of the abbot and gonvent of Ramesey. Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of York, the abbot of St. Mary's, York, and the archdeacon of Richmund.