Commission to Alexander de Fetherstanhalgh to
arrest the evildoers of the Scotch marches who stole the goods of William
Carrothrus of Scotland, in violation of the truce with Robert, king of Scotland,
and compel restitution of 20 l. to Richard Lescrope, paid by him to the said
William therefor.
By C.
Licence for John Chamberleyn, keeper of the archbishop of York's prison for
clerks convicted of felony, to recapture Edmund Folifat, Nicholas Milford, John
Croukhorne, John Braunche, William Barbour, John
Fetherston, John Lichefeld, John Waytesson, William Mous, chaplain,
Robert Webster, Alexander Pede and Copyn Ducheman, lately committed to his
custody in the said prison according to privilege, who have escaped therefrom.
By C.
Alexander Fetherstanhalgh of the county of Northumberland, esquire, for not appearing before Robert Cherlton and his fellows, justices of the Bench of the late king, to answer a plea that he render 10 l. to Marjory late the wife of John Dymmok, John Glbert, John Dadyngton, Robert Here and John Mere, executors of the will of John Dymmok, late citizen and tailor of London.
John Nawton of Grymston. For 5 marks paid in the king's chamber. Alexander Fenrother ] Richard Fairfax, esquire. ] John Heywardby of Alnewyk. ] For 20 l. paid in the king's chamber. William Federstanhalgh ]
Order to Alexander Fetherstanhalgh, keeper or
governor of the castle of Langeley, to deliver the castle with its armament,
artillery, victuals and other things to the king's knight Robert Umfraville for
custody until further orders.
By K.
Edmund Saxi of Playford, for not appearing to answer John Arnald touching a debt
of 40s. Middlesex.
Alexander Fetrestanhalgh, esquire, for not
appearing to answer Marjory late the wife of John Dymmok, late citizen of
London, and Robert Here, citizen and Draper of London, touching a debt of 8
marks. London.
Pardon to William Westeby, indicted of having with others on the Nativity of St. Mary last stolen a horse worth 40s. at Shuffenhale of William Fetherston of Shuffenhale and of being a common clipper of the king's money.
Commission of oyer and terminer to Lewis Robessert, knight, John Preston, John
Martyn, John Hals, Richard Baynard and Robert Darcy and any two or more of them,
including either Preston, Martyn or Hals, on complaint by Lewis Johan, esquire,
late sheriff of Henry V in the county of Essex, that John Fuller of Waltham Holy
Cross, co. Essex,' draper', Walter Grace of the same, 'skynner', Richard Grene
of the same, 'husbondman', William Reve of the same, 'tayllour',
William Fetherston of the same,'husbondman', John
Olyver of the same, 'scolemayster', Richard Sunnyng of the same, 'skynner', John
Sewale alias Tylere of Halyfeld in the same county,'husbondman', Robert Bruere
of Nasyng in the same ,'husbondman', John atte Nassh of Waltham Holy Cross
aforesaid, 'carpenter', John Cok of the same,'husbondman', Henry Webbe of the
same, 'webbe', William Turnour of the same, 'husbondman', John Devant of the
same, 'tanner', William Lokwarde of Sewardeston in the same county, 'husbondman',
William Felde of Eppyng in the same county, 'carter', William Carter of Nasyng
in the same, 'fletcher', Nicholas Symond of the same, 'husbondman', William
Gardyner of the same, 'husbandman', and John Warle of Upschire in the same
county, the younger, 'husbondman', and other malefactors arrayed in manner of
war, lay in wait for him at Waltham Holy Cross, to have slain him, and beset him
in a certain house there, and so threatened him with death and mutilation and
abused him, that for a long time he could not execute a certain writ of the said
king directed to him as sheriff. For half a mark paid in the hanaper.
John Abbot of Newport, co. Essex, 'yoman', for not appearing before the same to
answer Richard Fethirstone of London, 'fysshemonger',
touching a plea of debt of 40s. London.
Commission to John Gloucestre to provide coals, carpenters, stonecutters and
other things belonging to the office of the scullery of the household, for half
a year. By bill of the treasury of the household.
The like of the following:-
Yon Gissing, serjeant of the scullery, John Godbehere and
William Fethirston for coals &c. By the like bill.
John Bury, for wood, litter, carpenters, &c. By the like bill.
Robert Spenser, John Mone, serjeant of the hall of the household, William
Bradley, John Bury and John Reynold, for wood, litter, carpenters, stonecutters
and other things belonging to the office of the hall of the household. By the
like bill.
Thomas, bishop of Durham, and Ralph, earl of Westmorland, also Thomas Lilborn
and John Cartyngton, knights of the shire for the county of Northumberland,
commissioners to receive the oath of the following:-
Robert Umfravile, knight Richard Fetherstanhalgh
Ralph Gray, knight Gilbert Rotherford
Robert Ogle the elder, knight William Muschaunce
Robert Ogle the younger, knight Gilbert Eryngton
John Bertram, knight William Clevell
William Elmeden, knight John Heron of Netherton
John Midilton, knight Thomas Reed of Redesdale
William Swynburn, knight Roger Ushere
John Maners, knight Thomas Midilton
Matthew Whitfeld, knight John Park
William Carnaby Richard Lilburn
John Fenwyk Thomas Elwyk
John Midilton Edward Wetwang
Thomas Ilderton John Eryngton
Robert Raymes Nicholas Heron of Meldon
Thomas Hagerston John Trewyk
Robert Maners John Chestre
Laurence Acton Lionel Chestre
Thomas Gray of Horton John Horsley of Horsley
Thomas Blenkensop James Buk of Morpath
Roland Thirwall John Elleryngton
Ratification of the estate of Thomas Fether as parson of Kyrkeland, in the diocese of Carlisle; provided that no plea thereof be pending in the king's court and that the king have not presented any other parson.
Protection with clause volumus, for one year, for Christopher Cruar alias Creuar alias Crieuar, of Cawton in Ridale, 'gentilman', staying in Ireland in the company of Leo, lord of Welles, lieutenant of that country.
By p.s.
The like for Thomas Federston, 'husbondman', his servant.
Commission of oyer and terminer to Henry, earl of Northumberland, Thomas de Clyfford, knight, William Haryngton, Thomas Fulthorp, Thomas Stirkeland, knight, Robert Laybourne, knight, Henry Fenwyk, knight, John Penyngton, knight, John Markham, Thomas Haryngton of Hornby, Thomas Bethom and Richard Knyght, to enquire in the county of Westmoreland touching the complaint of Thomas Baty that Thomas Fetherstanehalgh, late of Whytfeld, co. Northumberland, 'gentilman', Hugh Forster, late of Penreth. co. Cumberland, 'gentilman', Roger Lancastre, late of Sokbred, co. Westmoreland, 'gentilman', Robert Sandford, late of Astone, co. Westmoreland, 'gentilman', and John Sclatter, late of Penreth, co. Cumberland, 'sclatter', with other evildoers broke the closes and houses of the said Thomas Baty at Burgham and Regill, co. Westmoreland, and took 30 oxen, 65 cows and 400 sheep worth 172 marks and assaulted his men and servants and so threatened him and his men and servants that they dare not for a long time go openly about their business, and thus he lost their service.For 1 mark paid in the hanaper.
19 Henry VI - Part 1.
Dec. 28 1440
Dogmersfield Writ of Aid for Thomas Fetherston, whom Ralph Botiller, chief
butler has appointed to be his lieutenant in office in the port of London.
By bill of the butler
26 Henry - part II
1448
membrane 31 cont'd
Powyk, master of the kings horses, to go to divers parts overseas and purvey
horses for the king, and prompt payment therefor was promised to him on his
return, which horses he purveyed estimating to have had the said sum, for
payment whereof two tallies levied at the Receipt of the Exchequer were
delivered to the said lord by the name of the king's night, John Beauchamp,
master of the king's horses, one to wit, of 60l. levied on 14 July 23 Henry VI,
on John Pouterell and Thomas Pounde, collectors of the subsidy on wools in the
port of London, and the other of 60l. levied on 17 January 24 Henry VI, on Ralph
Touke and Thomas Fetherstone, collectors of the custom and subsidy in the port
of Sandwich, but he has not obtained payment by the space of three years and
more; and the said lord has now surrendered the said tallies into the Receipt
By p.s. etc.
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Commission to William Thommes and William Fetherston to take ships, masters and mariners, for the king's fleet.
The like to the following:-
Richard Barry
Thomas Williams
Janicot Gascoign
John Porter
Richard Strange
John Hartilpole
Commission to John Burdeaux and Robert Skegnes, masters of two ships called 'la Katerine Dureux' and 'la Marie Kent', to take masters and mariners for the same for the king's fleet.
The like to the following, masters of the ships named;
John Porter, master of 'le Trinite Warrewyk.'
John Hertylpole, master of 'le Cristofer Warrewyk.'
Thomas William and Richard Barre, masters of 'le George' and 'le Cristofer'.
Richard Straunge, master of 'le Katerine Warr[ewyk]'.
Thomas Phelipp, master of 'le Marie Clyff', and Oto Colyn.
William Thomas, master of 'Marie Warwik'.
William Fetherston, master of 'le Marie Grace', Ralph Dowenet and John Mewes.
Commission to Simon Lawelesse, master of a carvel called 'le Marie' of the earl of Kent, to take mariners for the governance of the same to go to sea with other ships for the resistance of the king's enemies.
The like to the following:-
John Porter, master of a ship called 'le Trinite'.
Richard Straunge, master of a ship called 'le Katerine'.
William Fetherstone, master of a ship called 'le Marie de Grace'.
Thomas William, master of a carvel called 'le Blake Karvell'.
Richard Barry, master of a carvel called 'le George'.
John bedford, master of a ship called 'le Edmond' of Suthwold.
Robert Bailly, master of a carvel called 'le Touke'.
30 March 1467 Westminster - Edward IV
Commission to William Fetherston to take masters
and mariners for certain
ships that the king has ordered to be prepared for the defence of the realm.
General pardon to Richard Salkeld late of Corkby, co. Cumberland,esquire,
late constable of the king's castle of Carlisle, William Salkeld late of
Wigton, co. Cumberland, 'jentilman', Nicholas Skelton late of Qwithbrigge,
co. Cumberland, 'jentilman', Clement Skelton the elder late of Aynethorne,
co. Cumberland, 'jentilman', Edward Skelton late of carlile, co. Cumberland,
'jentilman', John Bower late of Carlile, 'jentilman', alias John Bowar,
steward, Thomas Aglionby of the same, 'jentilman', Nicholas Aglionby of the
same, 'jentilman', Thomas Stanwikke of the same, 'jentilman', Alexander
Appilby of the same, 'jentilman'.....Richard
Fedirstaynhagh of
Fedirstaynhagh, co. Northumberland.....(and lots of other names, too
numerous to mention)..... of all offences committed by them before 7
September.
By p.s.
The king lately by letters patent appointed William, earl of Arundel,
lieutenant of Dover castle and governor of the Cinque Ports, Robert Cok,
mayor of Sandwich, Edward Skelton, serjeant at arms, William Funell, John
Colle, John Waskeff, John Saman and the bailiff of Sandwich to enquire into
the capture of a carvel of Domyngo Demascata, John Demascata and John Garce,
merchants of Spain, and the said Edward has returned that Richard Gyfford,
Thomas Cok, and John Stereson, victuallers of the ship called la Marye
Welfare, were the captors of the carvel, and confessed to the capture and
the said Thomas and John and one John Chillesworth offered satisfaction to
the sum of 6l. apiece and the gear of the carvel was in the house of one
Fetherston of Sandwich, whose wife promised
restitution, and that he has put
the said Domynggo in full possession of the carvel in the port of Sandwich.
The king accordingly hereby appoints the above and Richard Cheldesworth,
John Westcliff, John Swan and Pety John to restore the said 18l. and gear to
the said Domynggo, John and John and to enquire into whose hands the residue
of the wines, goods and merchandise came and to cause restitution of the
same or their true value and to arrest and imprison the offenders until due
restitution be made.
Appointment of John Kyryell, esquire, Richard Haute, esquire, Philip Dymmer,
esquire, Edward Brampton, John Cole and William Fetherston
to the command of
an armed power which the king is sending to sea to resist his enemies and
rebels.
Commission to William Bere, master of a ship called le George Howard, to
take mariners for the said ship for the resistance of the king's enemies.
The like to the following:-
John Skynner, master of a ship called le Petyr of Harwyche.
John Payn, master of a ship called le Old Barge of Caleys.
William Parker, master of a ship called le Margarete Howard.
John Rawelyns, master of a ship called le Kervyll of Maydenhede.
William Legge, master of a ship calledle Old Elyn of London.
William Fetherston, master of a ship called le
Spencer, and William
Racheford, master of a ship called le Mary Flowre.
Richard Dokkyng, master of a ship called le Mary Flowre of London.
John Cole, master of a ship called le Trinite Cole.
Commission to Thomas Philip, master of a ship called la Garse, and William
Nungell to take mariners for the said ship to serve the king and resist his
enemies.
The like to William Fetherston, master of a carrack
called le Petyr.
Commission to Edward Brampton, Thomas Philip and William Ungle to take
mariners for a ship called le Garce, which the king has ordered to go to sea
with other ships to resist his enemies.
The like to Thomas Batson, master of a ship called le Cristofer.
The like to the following:-
William Fetherston, master of a ship called le
Caragon.
Ralph Castilion, master of a ship called le Marie Shirborn.
Commission to Thomas Bateson, master of a ship called le Margarete of
Calais, to take mariners for the governance of the said ship for the conduct
of an armed force which the king has ordered to go to sea.
The like to the following:-
John Worsle, captain of a ship called le Katerine Revers, and Garard Baker,
master of the same.
John Ferrer, master of a ship called le Trynyte, and Richard Alder, purser
of the same.
William Fetherston, master of a ship called le
Caregan.
Revocation of the protection with clause volumus, for one year, granted on
15 July last to William Federstone, soldier of the
town of Calais, alias
William Fetherstonhaugh of Sandwich, co. Kent,
mariner, alias 'gentilman',
staying on the king's service in the company of William Broun, mayor, the
constable and the society of merchants of the staple of Calais, treasurers
and victuallers of the town and marches, on the safe-custody and victualling
of the same, because he delays in the city and suburbs of London, as appears
by certificate of John Stokker and Henry Colet, sheriffs.
General pardon to William Fedurstonhagh alias Fetherstonehaugh alias Fedustone late of Stanhope in Wardale within the bishopric of Durham 'gentilman', alias late of Boston, co. Lincoln, of all offences committed by him before 10 July last. By p.s.
Appointment by John Henyngham, knight, William Hopton, Edmund Ynce and John Wayneflete, esquires, to supervise Edmund Ynce, esquire, John Davey, one of the yeomen of the crown, and William Fedreston, whom the king has appointed guards, conveyors and waftors for the security of the king's subjects of Norfolk and Suffolk and the ships and fishermen at sea there against the king's enemies, and to communicate with the fishermen for contributions towards their expenses and to arrest and imprison all others who may presume to be guards, convoyers or waftors.