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RELATING TO SCOTLAND. 153 Hen. IV. 742. Fiat for safe conduct till Michaelmas next, for James of Douglas of Strabrok ' chivaler Descoce,' with eleven horsemen in 1407. his company, to pass at pleasure between England and Scotland. Dec. 28. Westminster. [^Ohancery Files, Bundle No. 511.] Dec. 31. 743. Warrant to the Chancellor at the supplication of Sir John Moungombery knight of Scotland, for safe conduct for three years for his ship called ' la Wynyne,' with sixteen mariners and merchants on board, to trade in the K.'s dominions. Westminster. \^Privy Seals {Tower), 9 Hen. IV. File 10.] 1407-8. 744. Warrant to the Chancellor, at the supplication of Henry Jan. 4. earl of Orkeneye in Scotland, for safe conducts till Pentecost follow- ing, for two of his esquires and servitors, viz. Alexander Ledale and Robert of Williameston, with 8 companions, to pass and repass between England and Scotland, also one till Midsummer following, for his ship, John Thomson a merchant, and William Symson the master, with 12 of a crew, to trade in the K.'s dominions. West- minster. [Privy Seals {Toiver), 9 Hen. IV. File 1.] Jan. 28. 745. Grant by the K. to his son John of Lancaster and his heirs, of the castle, town, and forest of Jeddeworth, Bonjeddeworth, and Hassyndene, 500 marks yearly from the customs of Berwick-on- Tweed, and the keeping of Berwick castle, all forfeited by Henry Percy, late Earl of Northumberland. Westminster. [A marginal note is added to the effect that the Duke of Bedford (the above John of Lancaster) on 16th February 5 Hen. VI. resigned the custody of Berwick castle and its fees in time of peace and war, to which extent only the above letters are cancelled and annulled.] [Patent, 9 Hen. IV. ix 1, m. 16.] Jan. 28. 746. The K. signifies to the collectors of customs of Berwick-on- Tweed that he has granted to his son John of Lancaster the 500 marks yearly from their customs, with the keeping of the castle of Berwick, which Henry Percy, late Earl of Northumberland, forfeited, with the castle and constabulary of Jeddeworth, Bonjeddeworthe, Hassynden, and the forest of Jeddeworth. Westminster. Similar to the officers of Exchequer for the new keeper's fee of the castle of Berwick, 100 marks in peace, and 200Z. in time of war. Ibid. [Close, 9 Hen. IV. m. 27.] Feb. 11. 747. The K. supersedes the Exchequer process for accounting against William Asplion, lately appointed collector of customs and subsidies along with Sir Gerard Heron knight, in the port of Berwick-on-Tweed, and the towns of Norham, Roxburgh, and Jeddeworth, as he has made oath before the K. in Chancery that the commission never reached his hands. Westminster. [Close, 9 Hen. IV. m. 26, dorso.] 154 CALENDAR OF DOCUMENTS Hen. IV. 748. Mordyk of Fyf petitions the K. for a safe conduct for John Porter and his vadlet Scotsmen, to come and go with all manner of [1407-8.] necessaries for his use wherever he is in England, from 26th March Circa till the Feast of St John Ikptist next after the date of these. March. [Chancery Files, Bundle No. 528.'] [1408.] 749. Safe conduct and protection for Richard Maugclyn of Scot- April 6. land, presently in England, to go to Scotland with his four Scottish servants horse or foot, and thence to return to England, till Mid- summer day next. Welehalle. [Patent, 1-11 Hen. IV. m. G.] April 8. 750. The K. empowers his son John constable of England and warden of the east March, to treat with authorised commissioners of Scotland for a peace or truce between the countries for a year from Easter next. Pontefract Castle. Similar to Ralph earl of Westmoreland, marshal of England, to treat ut supra. [Patent, 1-11 Hen. IV. m. G.] [1408.] 751. Safe conduct for John Porter of Scotland, with two horse- April 8-11. men, coming to England to a colloquy with Mordac master of Fyfe. Selby. Similar for same and John Busseby chaplain, with four horsemen, coming to England for same purpose, till Michaelmas next. Pontefract Castle. [Patent, 1—11 Hen. IV. m. G.] April 20. 752. Safe conduct and protection for John of Montgomery lord Fcedeia, viii, 519. of Aidrossanc in Scotland, James of Douglas son of Archibald earl of Douglas, and Sir John of Edmonstone knight of Scotland, with one attendant each, as hostages for the return of Archibald earl of Douglas to Durham castle. Foedera, Tiii. 520. Safe couduct foT Archcbald eldest son of Archebald earl of Douglas, as a hostage for his father. Ibid. [Patent, 1-11 Hen. IV. m. 5.] April 20. 753. Safe conduct and protection at the special request of Archebald earl of Douglas, for Master Alexander of Carnys provost of the collegiate church of Lyncludane in Scotland, their church, chaplains, and servants, and lands, granges, crops, &c. both ecclesiastical and temporal, for three years. Pontefract Castle. [Patent, 1-11 Hen. IV. m. 5.] April 20. 754. The K. grants safe conduct and protection to Master William of Lawdre archdeacon of Lothian, George of Borthwyke clerk, and Master Alexander of Lillescliffe, with twelve horsemen coming from France to Scotland, and returning to France, till Pentecost next. Pontefract Castle. [Patent, 1-11 Hen. IV. m. G.] April 22. 755. The K. grants a special safe conduct till 11th June next, Foedera. viii. .520. to his cousiu Archcbald earl of Douglas of Scotland, with 40 horse- RELATING TO SCOTLAND. 155 Hen. IV. men, armed or unarmed, to come to England, and return to Scot- land, by sea or land without hindrance. Pontefract Castle. [1408.] [Fatent, 1-11 Em. IV. m. 6.] April 24. 756. Safe conduct and protection till Easter next, to William Hay of Scotland, with four horsemen, to come to England and return. Pontefract Castie. {Patent, 1-11 Hen. IV. m. 6.'\ April 24. 757. Safe conduct and protection tiU the Feast of St Peter ad vincula next, for John Lokcart of Scotland, with two servants, to come to England to speak with the Lord of Mountgomery and return. Pontefract Castle. [^Patent, 1-11 Hen. IV. m. 6.'] April 27. 758. Safe conduct and protection till the Nativity of Saint John Baptist next, for John St Clair (Seynclere) brother of the earl of Orkney, and Sir John Eorster knight of Scotland, to come to the K.'s presence in England, with a retinue of 12 persons. Pontefract Castle. [Patent, 1-11 Hen. IV. m. 6.] 1408. 759. Pardon at the request of the K.'s cousin, the son and heir May 6. of the Earl of Douglas, to William Cok, late servant of Sir John of Skelton, alias William of Kethyne, alias William of Carlell, alias William of Holme, for going to Scotland and intercommuning with Henry Percy, late Earl of Northumberland, and other traitors. Westminster. [Patent, 9 Hen. IV. iJ. 2, m. 29.] May 8. 760. The K. of special favour pardons Thomas ap Madoc ap Prene, who lately was in Scotland with Henry Percy, late Earl of Northumberland, a traitor. Westminster. [Patent, 9 Hen. IV. p. 2, m. 2o.] May 23. 761. Warrant to the Chancellor, at the supplication of the K.'s ' trescher cousin ' the Earl of Douglas, for a safe conduct for a year • to Master Symon Mundeville clerk of Scotland, with twelve persons in his company, to pass between England and Scotland. West- minster. [Privij Seals {Tower), 9 Hen. IV. File 4.] June 20. 762. Warrant to the Chancellor to issue licence to the Earl of Douglas the K.'s prisoner, to go to Scotland on his affairs till Easter next, taking as hostages Archibald of Douglas his son and heir, James his brother, William of Douglas eldest son of James of Douglas son and heir of the lord of Dalketh, Symon of Glendonwyn, Alexander of C4ordon lord of Stichel, and safe conducts to these hostages, similar to that given to the lord of Montgomery, formerly a hostage. Westminster. [Privy Seals (Toiaer), 9 Hen. IV. File 6.] June 22. 763. Warrant to the Chancellor, at the supplication of the K.'s cousin the Earl of Douglas of Scotland, for a licence to him by himself or his deputies to buy 280 qrs. of flour and barley or more 156 CALENDAR OF DOCUMENTS bishopric Hen. IV. if he needs, in the county of York and the of Durham, and carry them to Scotland. Westminster. [Privy Seals (Tower), 1408. 9 Hen. IV. File 6.] June 22. 764. Warrant to the Chancellor, at the supplication of the Earl of Douglas, for safe conduct to William Currour and William de la Chambre of Scotland, with their ship and a crew of 60 ; also to Andrew Rede, Stephen of Roberton, and Robert Thomson of Scotland, with their vessel and 60 men, to trade by the coasts of England to Flanders at pleasure, till the Feast of Easter following. Westminster. [Privy Seals (Tower), 9 Hen. IV. File 6.] June 27. 765. Warrant to the Chancellor, at the supplication of the K.'s very dear and much loved cousin the Earl of Douglas, to issue a safe conduct till Easter next, to Thomas Haswele, John Michelson, Gilbert Wade, and Symon Dowele, men and continual servitors of the Earl, with 40 servants, to trade in England with their vessel. Westminster. [Privy Seals (Tower), 9 Hen. IV. File 6.1 July 5. 766. Warrant to the Chancellor for letters of protection for two years to Richard Maghlyn esquire of Scotland, who has become the K.'s liegeman and done homage, and entered the K.'s ' service, who has given him his livery of the Coler ' as one of his esquires, and for his men and servants, and lands of Morthinton and Cokburne in Scotland ; also at his request a safe conduct for same term for William Maghlyn, John Thompson, John of Hordene, and John Hog, Scotsmen, and their ship with eight mariners and goods.
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