1281-01-08, Walsingham

Letters for Jolin le Maresciil, going beyond seas, nominating Robert de Malteby anil Hugh de Cressingliani bis attorneys in Ireland for two years. Protection with clau.se volutnus, for two years, for him. Exemption, for life, to W[illiam], bi.sbop of Norwich, from doing suit at the luindred of Hatfeld Peverel for his lands in Maudut, late of Gilbert de Maudut, and for his lands in Terling, late of John de Neketon : on condition that he pay a bidf-mark early at the Exchequer, the value of such suit being hardly worth that sum yearly to the king. Mandate to Gregory de Rokesle and Orlandinus de Podio, keei)ers of the exchange of London, to pay out of the king's moneys in their custody, to Th[omas Bek], bishop of St. Davids, keeper of the king's wardrobe, 300/. towards the expenses of the king's household. Protection, during pleasure, for the men and merchants of the town of Poperiug in Flanders, trading. Protection with clause rogamus, directed to all bailiffs, for the keepers of London Bridge, or their messengers, collecting alms throughout the realm for the repair of the bridge which has fallen into a ruinous state, to the great danger of the almost innumerable people dwelling thereon. The like directed to all archbishops, bishops, and ministers of holy mother church. Confirmation of a sale, for 20 marks, to William Trumwyne, knight, by Ralph de Sandwyco, king's steward, of the custody, during the minority of the heirs, of the lands and heirs of William de Benetleye, tenant in chief, and of riie serjeanty late of the said William, witJi their marriage. Vacated because he had it not. (Schedule).