206 CALENDAE OF DOCUMENTS Hen. VI. in York castle, and Gilbert Hay another in the Tower, to be taken to Pomfret castle, to be exchanged at their own wish for others of 1426-27. equal value. Westminster. Similar letters to the sheriff of York to deliver the four hostages there to Eobert Passemere sergeant-at-arms, to conduct them to the wardens of the Marches, and the constable of Pontefract castle to receive them. IMd. {^Closc, 5 Hen. VI. m. JO.] Feb. 14. 1004. The K. commands the Chancellor to issue orders to Sir John Langeton to deliver Patrick of Dunbarre eldest son of the Earl of the March, John of Mountgomery lord of Ardrossan, Thomas of Hay lord of Loghorward and Yhestre, Sir Adam Hebbourne of Hayles, Norman of Lesseley, Eobert Stiward of Lome, George Lyle, Andrew Keith of Ennyrugy, the eldest son of the Earl of Athol, the Earl of Crauford, Sir Eobert of Erskyn, James of Dunbarre lord of Fendragh, hostages for James K. of Scotland, to the constable of Pontefract castle. Westminster. {^Privy Seals (Toiuer), 5 Hen. VI. File I] March 8. 1005. Commission to the Chancellor to issue licences to Patrick Lyon, James of Kynnymond, Sir William Borthewyk knight, Sir William of Erthe knight, and Gilbert Hay son of the constable of Scotland, Scottish hostages, to leave England between 2nd April and Midsummer, in exchange for David lord of Lesselle, Sir Hugh of Blare knight. Sir Eobert Loggan of Eestawryk knight, Sir William Dysshyngton knight, and the lord of Graham, approved of by the wardens of the Marches. Canterbury. [Privy Seals {Tower), 5 Hen. VI File £] See also Foedera, x. 372. [Extracts.'] Nov. 22- 1006. Sir Eobert Ogle knight, warden of Eoxburgh castle, by March 20. his own hands, an assignment for 150/., and money 100/., for its munition—250/. March 20 : —Garter king of arms sent to the K. of Scots to forward certain matters of our lord the K. by his own hands, and the K.'s order— 10/. {Issue Roll (Fells), Michaelmas, 5 Hen. VI.\ 1427. 1007. Writ to the sheriffs of London to sujDersede the arrest March ... of Elizabeth Styward to answer for trespass to Thomas Tatesham, as William White of St Nicholas' parish, Lumbard strete, London, goldsmyth, and three others, have bound themselves each in 10/. to produce her. Westminster. [Chancery Files, Bundle No. 578.] [Extracts.] May 12- 1008. To Peter Cawoode esquire, appointed by the Council to June 3. conduct divers hostages of James K. of Scots from the Tower of London to the city of York, to be delivered to Sir Eichard Nevylle, — RELATING TO SCOTLAND. 207 Hen. VI. by his own hands, for his costs and expenses going and returning 13^. es. 8d. 1427. May 15 : —To Sir John Steward knight, his half year's annuity at last Easter, by his own hands—13/. 6s. 8d. May 21 : — Sir Eobert Ogle knight, warden of Roxburgh, an assignment in exchange for a tally of I7th July last—45/. 19(7. June 3 : —To same, a prest—500/. [Issue Boll (Fells), 5 Hen. VI., Easter.] July 9. 1009. The K. commands the Chancellor to issue writs to their custodians to deliver the Earl of Crawfurd, Sir Eobert Erskyn, Patrick Lyon, James of Dunbarre of Fendraght, George Lyle, the eldest son of the Earl of Dunbarre, Sir Adam Hebbourne, Norman Lessele, Sir William of Erthe, James of Kynnymond, Andrew Gray, Sir William Eothven, Gilbert Hay, and Sir William Borthewyk, Scottish hostages, to his sergeant-at-arms John Clynk, who is to conduct them to the wardens of the Marches, and take their substitute hostages to Pontefract castle. Westminster. [Privy Seals {Tower), 5 Hen. VI File 3.] See the writs in Foedera, x. 375. Nov. 9. 1010. The K. signifies to the Archbishop of York chancellor, that he has permitted the following Scottish hostages to return to Scotland, in exchange for those approved by the wardens of the Marches, viz., the Earl of Crawford, for the son and heir of the sheriff of Angus and William Wales (Wallace) ; the eldest son of the Earl of Dunbarr, for the Earl of Sutherland ; Gilbert Hay, for the lord of Grahame ; Sir Eobert Erskyn, for the Earl of Menteth ; James of Dunbarre of Fendragh, for John Kennedy lord of Blacharn ; Patrick Lyon, for David lord of Lesley ; Sir William Eothven, for Sir William of Douglas of Hawthornedene ; George of Lyle, for Walter lord of Fenton ; Sir Adam of Hebburn knight, for William of Douglas lord of Drumlaugrige ; Sir William Borthewyk, for Sir Eobert Logan ; James of Kinnymond for John of Sutherland lord of Dufhous ; Norman Lesselee, for Henry of Douglas lord of Loghleven and of Logton; Sir William Erthe, for Sir William Dysshington, and commands separate letters to be issued under the Great seal, till Christmas. Westminster. [Frivy Seals {Tower), 6 Hen. VI File 3.] See also Foedera, x. 381, with some variations. Nov. 9. 1011. Writ to the Archbishop of York chancellor, to issue a writ under the Great seal commanding the Earl of Northumberland to exchange Andrew Gray, a hostage for James K. of Scotland, for Malcome Flemmyng son and heir of Malcome Flemmynge seigneur of Cumbirnald in Scotland, delivering the latter to Eichard Nevyle constable of Pontefract castle. Westminster. [Frivy Seals {Tower), 6 Hen. VI File 3.] — —' 208 • CALENDAR OF DOCUMENTS Hen. VI. 1012. The K. signifies to the Treasurer of Calais that on 12th November last he appointed Sir John Styvvard knight, warden of 1427. the tower of Eysbanc, and commands that he be paid at the Dec. 1. rate of 100 marks ^jcr annum since that date. Westminster. [Close, 6 Hen. VI. m. 14-; also Privy Seals (Tower), 6 Hen. VI. File 3.] 1427-28. 1013. Sir John Steward knight, by his own hands, his half year's Nov. 3- annuity at Michaelmas, by an assignment 131. 6s. 8d. Feb. 21. Sir Eobert Ogle knight, warden of Eoxburgh castle, by Thomas Broun's hands, a prest for its munition—500/. December 4 : —To Sir John Langeton knight, appointed by the Council to conduct Andrew Grey of Scotland from the Tower of London to Scotland, a prest for Andrew's expenses —100s. John Maners, William Lambton, and William Constable esquires, lately sent by the K. and Council to James K. of Scots on affairs of State, by Eobert Lambton's hands, by way of reward— 15/. December 5 : —John Frende soldier of the town of Berwick, sent from London with the K.'s letter of Privy seal to James K. of Scots on special matters, his expenses going to the K. of Scots and returning to Berwick—40s. February 21 : —Peter Cawoode esquire, in full payment of his expenses conducting divers hostages of James K. of Scots in the custody of the constable of the Tower and of Sir John Langeton knight, to York and other places, and exchanging them for others 55/. 19s. 9^. [Issue Boll (Pells), Michaelmas, 6 Hen. F/.] Circa 1014. Petition to the Duke of Gloucester protector of the realm, March 1. by ... attorney of Thomas Berwyk, Aleyn of the Chambre, and Eobert Arderne, merchants of Scotland ' wheche be now att Este with Jacob Mytteney in Bruges in Flaundres,' shewing how they freighted at Edinbui'gh in July last a ship of Sea land, Peter John- son master, with wool, woolfells, hydes, &c. for Middilburgh, which ship was taken by the Duchess of Holland's men, and part of her cargo brought to Winchelsea and part to Sandwich, for which the ' owners sued, and had an order in Council to the custumers ' of these ports to deliver them free of custom—whereupon the said ' merchants reshipped them in twey shippes ' for Middilburgh, one of ' ' which was .... to Seland, and the tothir ' was wedre dreve into the haven of Calais, where the deputies and ' serchours ' arrested the goods in her—for which he now prays delivery on behalf of his principals. (Endorsed) ' Primo die Marcij anno vj** apud Westm.' [Eemainder mutilated, but prayer granted by the Council.] [Chancery Files, Bundle No. 683^ On paper—greatly damaged. ' EELATING TO SCOTLAND. 209 [Uxtract] Hen. VI. 1015. Sir Eobert Ogle knight, warden of Eoxburgh castle, by his own hands, in exchange for a tally—100/. 1428. To same, an assignment for 500Z. [Issue Boll (Fells), Faster, 6 May 18. Hen. VL] June 16. 1016. Fiat for protection for a year for Walter Lowe ' marinar in the K.'s service under Sir John Stuarde knight, captain of the tower over the harbour of Calais. Westminster. On 27th December preceding. Sir John Styward knight, captain of Eysbank tower juxta Calais, has a protection for a year. [Chancery Files, Bundle iVb. 586.] July 8. 1017. Eeceipt by the K. by the hands of Eichard Bokeland treasurer of Calais, from James K. of Scots, of 1000 marks on account of a greater sum due. Westminster. Six others of same date, each for 1000 marks. Ibid. Warrant to the said treasurer to receive 10,000 marks of the ransom of the K. of Scots. Ibid. [Frivy Seals {Tower), 6 Hen. VI. File 2.] July 8. 1018. Letters patent by the K. acknowledging receipt from James K. of Scots, his cousin, by the hands of Eichard Bokeland treasurer of the town of Calais, of 1000 marks in part payment of a larger sum. Westminster. Two similar letters of same date each for the same amount. (Endorsement on one only) These three letters were cancelled and restored, as the K. of England on 2nd December 7th of his reign (1428) granted other quittances to the K. of Scotland.