October 15, Sleaford

Mandate to the abbots of Strata Florida and Vallecrucis and the prior of Vallecrucis to examine witnesses and take their depositions in writing in regard to certain instruments touching the possessions of the abbot and convent of Cormeilles, which are said to have been accidentally burned, so that no question may be raised as to their possessions and goods. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. April. 3.) Mm. May. 16.) REGESTA, VOL. XVI. Indult to G. de Luci, priest, dean of London, already dispensed as the son of a clandestine marriage, to be promoted to further honours and dignities, notwithstanding the said defect. Faculty to the bishop of London to absolve those clerks who have laid violent hands on others, satisfaction being made; to dispense those who, unwittingly, under sentence of excommunication or suspension, have exercised their ministry, and to deal with simoniacal offenders according to the decrees of the general council. Indult to the abbot and convent of Abendon to appropriate to the uses of their infirmary, when void, the church of Codeston, in the diocese of Lincoln, of their patronage, a vicar s portion being reserved, and a yearly pension assigned to J. cardinal of St. Praxed's, rector thereof. [See the letters of 3 Non. April 1281, and 5 Non. Mar, 1232.]