An exact abridgement of the records in the Tower of London from the reign of King Edward the Second, unto King Richard the Third, of all the Parliaments holden in each Kings reign, and the several acts in every Parliament : together with the names and titles of all the dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, and barons, summoned to every of the said Parliaments / collected by Sir Robert Cotton ... ; revised, rectified in sundry mistakes, and supplied with a preface, marginal notes, several ommissions, and exact tables ... by William Prynne ...

Anno Vndecimo Henrici Sexti. Rex,* 1.1 &c. Iohanni Duci Bedfordiae, &c. apud Westm. octavo die Iulii. Teste Rege apud Westm. vi∣cesimo quarto Maii.

• HUmf. Duci Gloucestriae.
• Ricardo Duci Ebor.
• Hen. Com. Northumb.
• Ricardo Com. Sarum.
• Ricardo Com. Warr.
• Johanni Com. Oxoniae.
• Radulpho Com. Westmerland.
• Willielmo Com. Suff.
• Jacobo Berckley Chlr.
• Willielmo de Ferrariis de Gro∣bie Chlr.
• Reginaldo Gray de Ruthine Chlr.
• Ricardo Strange Chlr.
• Georgio Latimer Chlr.
• Johanni Baroni de Graystock Chlr.
• Roberto Poynings Chlr.
• VVill. Botreaux Chlr.
• Tho. Dacre de Gilsland Chlr.
• VVill. Harrington Chlr.
• Jacobo de Audley Chlr.
• Radulpho de Cromwell Chlr.
• Johanni le Scroope de Masham Chlr.
• VVillielmo la Zouch Chlr.
• VValtero Hungerford Chlr
• Johanni Tipetoft Chlr.
• Hen. Gray de Codonore Chlr.
• Willielmo Fits-hugh Chlr.
• Willielmo de Nevill Chlr.
• VVillielmo de Lovell Chlr.
• Johanni de Morley Chlr.
• Leoni de Welles Chlr.
• Reginaldo West Chlr.
• Johanni Beamont Chlr.
• Johanni Cornwall Chlr.
• Johanni Talbott.

No Lord Warden.

The Parliament holden at Westminster the eighth day of Iuly, in the Eleventh year of King Henry the Sixth.

[unspec 1] IN the presence of the King then sitting in the Chair of State in the Chamber de pinct. and of the Dukes of Bedford & Gloucester,* 1.2 Bi∣shops, Lords, and Commons, Iohn Bishop of Bath and Wells, Chancellour of England,* 1.3 by the Kings commandment declared the cause of the Parliament,* 1.4 taking for his Theam, Suscipiant montes pacem populo, & colles justiciam.

[unspec 2] The which he divided into three parts, according to the three estates by the hills he understood Bishops, Lords and Magistrates;* 1.5 by the little hills,* 1.6 he meant Knights, Esquires, and Merchants; by the people he meant Husbandmen, Artificers and Labourers,* 1.7

[unspec 3] By the which three Estates by sundry authorities and exam∣ples he learnedly proved, that a triple political vertue ought to belong, viz. To the first unity,* 1.8 peace, and concord, without feigning. To the second equity,* 1.9 consideration, and upright Ju∣stice,* 1.10 without maintenance. To the third a due obeysance to the King,* 1.11 his Laws and Magistrates, without grudging.

[unspec 4] By which he affirmed that infinite blessings and great commo∣dities would follow this Realm; and for that the same Assembly was called as a mean by conference to purchase the same, he wil∣led the Commons to make choice of,* 1.12 and the next day to present their Speaker to the King, giving them further to understand, he would them to enjoy all their liberties.* 1.13

[unspec 5] Receivers of Petitions for England,* 1.14 Ireland, Wales, and Scot∣land.

[unspec 6] Receivers of Petitions for Gascoyn and other places beyond the Seas and of the Isles.

[unspec 7] Tryers of Petitions for England, &c. as above.

[unspec 8] Tryers of Petitions for Gascoyne, &c. as above.

[unspec 9] The 11th. day of July the Commons presented unto the King Roger Hunt Esq to be their Speaker,* 1.15 whose excuse being refused,* 1.16 he with the common protestation was allowed.* 1.17

[unspec 10] The 13th. day of Iuly the Duke of Bedford declared before the King and Lords,* 1.18 that for two causes he came to the Kings presence from beyond Seas, the one for the safeguard of the Kings person,* 1.19 and the other to purge himselfe, for that it was bruited that the Kings losses in France and Normandy came by his default and neg∣ligence;* 1.20 upon whose offer to try the same, the Chancellour by the Kings commandment pronounced, that the King took him to be his true and faithfull leige,* 1.21 and most dear Uncle, and for his coming gave him most hearty thanks.

[unspec 11] The 13 day of August for that the Plague* 1.22 began to spring in

London, the Chancellour by the Kings commandment,* 1.23 in the pre∣sence of him, and of the three estates, gave thanks to them,* 1.24 and prorogued the same Parliament from the same day unto the fifteenth day after St. Michael ensuing,* 1.25 at Westminster.

[unspec 12] The same day, for that the King wanted treasure to find his house unto the next Parliament,* 1.26 it was ordered that the Treasu∣rer of England should stay in his hands 2000 l.* 1.27

[unspec 13] The third day of November the Speaker presented unto the King and Lords a president of E. 2. whereby he commanded the Clergy to pronounce sentence of Excommunication against the offenders,* 1.28 * 1.29 * 1.30 whereof he wished the like execu••ion; the King taketh the Presi∣dent, and promiseth to be advised thereupon.

[unspec 8] [unspec 14] He also presented unto the King and Lords, one Article, among others, established in Anno 8 H. 6. That no Nobleman or other should retain in his service any offender of the Law,* 1.31 or maintain any title, or quarrel.

[unspec 51] The which Article all the Lords and Bishops there named were sworn before the King to maintain.* 1.32

[unspec 16] The thirteenth day of November the Duke of Bedford by the ap∣pointment of the King and Lords took oath of all the Commons House to perform the Article aforesaid.* 1.33

[unspec 17] The twenty fourth day of November the Commons coming be∣fore the King and Lords by their Speaker,* 1.34 commended the Duke of Bedford for his notable prowess done in France,* 1.35 and namely for the battel of Vernoyle, and also for his politick governance of the Realm,* 1.36 for the which they beseech the King to require the said Duke to attend about his person;* 1.37 wherein, after consultation had with the Council,* 1.38 the same Duke upon the Kings motion grant∣ed thereunto.

[unspec 18] After the Duke of Bedford had taken upon him to be about the Kings person, he required six Articles to be granted,* 1.39 which by the King and Lords were established.

[unspec 19] By these Articles being but reasonable, the Duke of Bedford re∣covered some prerogative,* 1.40 which the Duke of Gloucester lost by the Cardinal, and Clergies means, his sworn enemies.

Among them the least, was that a Roll should be made of such as had served at any time in the wars,* 1.41 or otherwise, to the end that they should be preferred to all Offices and Benefits.* 1.42

[unspec 20] The sixteenth day of November in the 12 year of the King, the Duke of Bedford declareth that where he,* 1.43 and the Duke of Gloucester for their attendance as principal Counsellors had some years the fee or allowance of 8000 markes yearly,* 1.44 and at other times 6000 markes, sometimes 4000 markes, some times 5000 marks, he would now for his personal attendance only require after the al∣lowance of 1000 l. a year, and 500 l. for his passage, and 500 l. for his repassage,* 1.45 for his going, and returning beyond the Seas, the which as easie and reasonable was granted.

[unspec 21] A grant of one Desme,* 1.46 and one Fifteen, to be levyed of the Lai∣ty.

[unspec 22] A like grant for two yeares of Tonnage and Poundage,* 1.47 as Anno 10 H. 6. tit. 12. And a Subsidy of 53 s. 4 d. of every sack of wooll for three years.

[unspec 22] Authority committed to the Council to assure the Kings Cre∣ditors for 100000 Marks.* 1.48

[unspec 23] Thomas Bishop of Durham prayeth,* 1.49 that a Commission granted to the King by certain there named,* 1.50 who by vertue thereof sat, and enquired at Horton Poole being within the Connty Palatine,* 1.51 might be revoked: Whereupon Sir William Earl Knight, the Kings Attorney shewed,* 1.52 and in manner by good matter proved, that the said Bishop ought to have no County Palatine,* 1.53 neither liberties royal. Of the contrary, the Bishop shewed his proof. The matter on both parts is well debated. Notwithstanding the Judgment was, that the said Inquisitions returned into the Chancery,* 1.54 or elswhere, should be void.

The matter is large, and sheweth the foulness touching liberties in the County Palatine.

[unspec 24] Ralph, Lord Treasurer of England,* 1.55 prayeth, that the Estates may consider of the Kings Revenews and Charge,* 1.56 the same Re∣venew being not able to supply the Charge by 35000 l. by the year; that order may be taken for the Kings houshold;* 1.57 that hee may enjoy the office as freely as any others before, and that no grant do passe by the King without the knowledge of him the said Treasurer.* 1.58 He also by three long schedules thereto annexed, sheweth the particulars o•• the whole Revenues and profits of the Crown,* 1.59 and the charge of the same by all wayes and means, the which was willed to be shewn to the Commons,* 1.60 the which was done, and all the requests aforesaid granted.

[unspec 25] After this the said Lord Cromwell by another Petition sheweth, * 1.61 how Warrants for payments were come to him for more than two years profit of the Crown,* 1.62 wherefore he eftsoon prayeth consi∣deration of the Kings estate,* 1.63 and a prescription for his pay∣ment.

The three schedules doe solely shew the particulars of the Revenews and profits of the Crown,* 1.64 and of all the like particular charge of the same.

[unspec 26] The King by his Letters Patents, confirmed by Parliament, granteth to Iaquet of Luxemburge Dutchesse of Bedford,* 1.65 that she should be Denizen.

[unspec 27] The like Letters Patents are granted to Andrew Ogard Knight, bornn in Denmark.* 1.66

[unspec 28] The like are granted to Ralph Sage born in Normandy.

[unspec 29] Iohn Earl of Somerset prisoner in France,* 1.67 sheweth how H. 4. gave to Iohn Earl of Somerset his Father in fee all the Manors and here∣ditaments of Owen Glendor in Northwales,* 1.68 and Southwales, that Iohn Skydmore Knight, and Alice his wife, daughter and heir of the said

Owen, by colour of an old intail brought their Formedon for the Manors of Glendor and Kenthlith in South-wales:* 1.69 he therefore pray∣eth, that they and all others, may be fore-barred to bring any action for any the hereditaments aforesaid,* 1.70 other than their peti∣tion in the Kings Bench to be returnable.* 1.71 The which is gran∣ted.

[unspec 30] It is enacted, that the Statute made Anno 4 H. 4. that no Eng∣lish man should marry with any of the Amity or Alliance of Owen Glendor,* 1.72 should be kept, and that all Letters Patents made to the contrary,* 1.73 should be void.

[unspec 31] At the Petition of Thomas Gower, and Ioane his wife, the which Ioane was born in Alanson in France; It is enacted, that all the chil∣dren between them should be Denizens.* 1.74

[unspec 32] * 1.75Iohn Earl of Arundel being in the Kings service beyond the Seas, by his Petition prayeth to be admitted to his place in Parliament and Council,* 1.76 as Earl of Arundel, according as he and his Ance∣stors Earls of Arundel, Lords of the Castle, Honour, and Seigno∣ry of Arundel, by reason of the said Castle, Honour, and Seignio∣ry had, and ought to have.

[unspec 33] * 1.77To this Iohn Duke of Norfolk, being within age, and the Kings VVard,* 1.78 by Petition answered, that the abovesaid Iohn Lord Mon∣trevers ought neither to have the place nor Seigniory aforesaid, for as much as they both belonged to the said Duke; wherefore he prayeth that the said sute may stay till his full age.* 1.79

[unspec 34] * 1.80After this the Counsel of the Earl of Arundel, by order of the Lords, exhibited and proved by writing the title of the said Earl, by force of an entayl.* 1.81

[unspec 35] * 1.82Whereupon the King, by assent of the Lords, for the causes of the Earl first declared, restoreth to him the dignity and place of Arundel.

[unspec 36] * 1.83At the Petition of Humfrey Duke of Gloucester, whom H. 5. had created Earl of Pembroke, and Duke of Gloucester, only during the life of the said Duke, and for them both had granted to him 58 l. yearly; the King, by authority of Parliament, granteth to the said Duke the said Title,* 1.84 and dignity, and 60 l. to him, and his heirs males of his body lawfully begotten, and the Priory of Pem∣broke, being an Alien,* 1.85 to him during his life.

[unspec 37] * 1.86At the request of Hartonkevan Cluxt Knight, to whom King H. 4. had granted 50 l. yearly during his life out of the Priory of Pem∣broke in Wales, an Alien,* 1.87 The King, by the assent of the Lords con∣firmeth the same.* 1.88

[unspec 38] At the request of the Commons it is enacted,* 1.89 that the Port of Melcombe shall be removed to Poole,* 1.90 and that Melcombe be no longer a Port; that the Mayor of Poole may wall the Town, take Recog∣nizance, and enjoy the like liberty as the Port of Southampton hath,* 1.91 any Statute or Ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding.

[unspec 39] * 1.92It is enacted, that Iohn Radcliff Knight, Steward of Guienne, who by the Kings warrants should be payed certain summs out of the

Port of Melcombe, should now be paid out of the Port of Poole.

[unspec 40] Ioane Beauchamp Lady of Burgaveny,* 1.93 to whom day was given un∣to this Parliament, as in Anno 10 H. 6. tit. 52. may appear, payeth to the King one thousand pounds for the relief of her and her sureties bound for the peace;* 1.94 the which is granted.

[unspec 41] The one and twentieth of December the Bishops and Lords of the Kings Council were demanded,* 1.95 whether they would attend? The Cardinal,* 1.96 the two Archbishops, the Bishops of Ely and Lincoln an∣swered yea, when they could; all the other promised absolutely to attend.

Petitions of the Commons, with their Answers.

[unspec 42] THe print touching the impannelling of men dwelling upon the Stewes,* 1.97 cap. 1. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 43] A motion, that Iohn Carpenter of Bridham in the County of Sus∣sex, who cut the throat of Isabel his wife,* 1.98 and then ripped up her womb to see whether she were with child, might therefore have Iudgement to be hanged, drawn and quartered.

For that the same seemeth to be against the liberties of the Church,* 1.99 the King will be advised.

[unspec 44] The print touching the naming of Sheriffs in writs of Assize by collusion,* 1.100 cap. 2. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 45] The print touching Assize against Pernors of the profits,* 1.101 cap. 3. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 46] That such Scots and Britains as shall sue in the Admirals Court for restitution of their goods,* 1.102 may be bound to Englishmen for their goods taken.

The King will be advised.* 1.103

[unspec 47] The print for damages of the Plaintiff in attaint,* 1.104 cap. 4. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 48] The print touching Actions of waste against the Pernors of the profits,* 1.105 cap. 5. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 49] The print touching Commissioners of the Peace,* 1.106 cap. 6. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 50] The Stewards of base Courts do admit such Counsel learned as any party grieved shall bring before them.* 1.107

There is sufficient remedy at the Common Law.* 1.108

That no Alien be a Broaker,* 1.109 or use Broakage within the realm, on pain of 12 l. for every offence.

The King will be advised.* 1.110

[unspec 52] That no Merchant Alien doe buy any Merchandize of any Eng∣lishman without present pay,* 1.111 on pain to forfeit the same.

* 1.112The King will be advised.

[unspec 53] * 1.113The print touching Indictments in Sheriffs turns, cap. 7. agreeth with the record..

[unspec 54] * 1.114The print touching weights and measures, cap. 8. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 55] * 1.115The like motion and answer as in the last Parliament, tit. 45.

[unspec 56] * 1.116The print touching Alnage of Clothes, cap. 9. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 57] * 1.117That some plain Declaration may be made touching lands pur∣chased, and held of the honour of Bolony and Pernel.* 1.118

* 1.119The Kings Council, by authority hereof, shall have power to make the same.

[unspec 58] * 1.120That the Statutes made Anno 2 H. 5. touching breakers of leagues, as concerning the North parts, may be revoked, and the same committed to the Wardens of the Marches.* 1.121

* 1.122The Statutes aforesaid shall be observed.

[unspec 59] * 1.123The print touching pursute of Scire facias by the recognizance of Statutes of the Staple, cap. 10. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 60] * 1.124The print touching affrayes done upon Lords, or the Commons coming to the Parliament,* 1.125 cap. 11. agreeth with the rcord.

[unspec 61] * 1.126The print touching Wax-chandlers, cap. 12. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 62] * 1.127An order devised, that in every Town certain may be appoint∣ed to see that Merchants Aliens should without collusion sell their wares within three months after the landing of the same,* 1.128 and that they should exhange no money over.

* 1.129The King will be advised.

[unspec 63] * 1.130The print touching the Act confirmed, made Anno 8 H. 6. for selling of wares at Callice, cap. 13. agreeth with record.

[unspec 64] * 1.131The print touching shipping in Creeks, cap. 14. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 65] * 1.132That the Feoffees of H. 5. may see such of the Kings debts paid, as are due in the office of the Clerk of the Ordinance.

* 1.133The King will be advised.

[unspec 66] * 1.134The print touching imbezelling of the Kings Customs by the Customers, cap. 15. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 67] * 1.135The print touching blank scrolls of Customers, cap. 16. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 68] * 1.136That all French prisoners, as well hostages as others being with∣in the realm without the Kings safe conduct,* 1.137 their keeper, or host, may be by any Englishman taken, and ransomed as his prisoner, considering that the English men be so served in France.* 1.138

* 1.139The King by advice will provide therefore.

[unspec 69] * 1.140It is enacted, that all the Lords, Knights, Esquires, Yeomen, and persons through the realm, should by special Commissions swear to perform the Article expressed before, tit. 14.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Writs of Summons.
• * 1.2

  King.

  Painted Chamber.
• * 1.3

  Chancellour.
• * 1.4

  Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.5

  Lords.
• * 1.6

  Commons.
• * 1.7

  Artificers.
• * 1.8

  Unity, Peace.
• * 1.9

  Equity.
• * 1.10

  Justice.
• * 1.11

  Obedience.
• * 1.12

  Commons to chuse and present their Speaker.
• * 1.13

  Liberties enjoyed.
• * 1.14

  Petitions.
• * 1.15

  Roger Hunt Speak∣er presented.
• * 1.16

  Excuse.
• * 1.17

  Protestation.
• * 1.18

  Duke of Bedford.
• * 1.19

  Kings person. Safe∣gard.
• * 1.20

  Losses in France. False Rumors.
• * 1.21

  Purged by the King. Loyal Subject.
• * 1.22

  Plague.
• * 1.23

  Chancellour.
• * 1.24

  Kings thanks.
• * 1.25

  Parliament proro••
• * 1.26

  Kings want of mony for his Houshold.
• * 1.27

  L. Treasurer.
• * 1.28

  Speaker.
• * 1.29

  president.
• * 1.30

  Excommunication.
• * 1.31

  President.

  Maintenance.

  Offender against the Laws.
• * 1.32

  Lords Oaths
• * 1.33

  All the Commons sworn against main∣tenance.
• * 1.34

  Commons House.

  Speaker.
• * 1.35

  Duke of Bedfords Commendation.
• * 1.36

  Good Government.
• * 1.37

  To attend about the Kings person.
• * 1.38

  Kings Counsell ad∣vised with.
• * 1.39

  Articles established.
• * 1.40

  Prerogative.
• * 1.41

  Service in the wars.
• * 1.42

  Preferments.
• * 1.43

  Duke of Bedford.
• * 1.44

  Chief Counsellors of the King.

  Fees.
• * 1.45

  Passage.
• * 1.46

  1 Dism and Fifteen granted.
• * 1.47

  Tonnage & Poun∣dage, & Subsidy of wools, &c. for 3. years
• * 1.48

  Kings Council. Cre∣ditors assurance.
• * 1.49

  Bishop of Durham.
• * 1.50

  Commission.
• * 1.51

  County Palatine.
• * 1.52

  Kings Attorney.
• * 1.53

  County Palatine of Durham.
• * 1.54

  Inquisitions nulled.
• * 1.55

  Lord Treasurer.
• * 1.56

  Kings Revenue short 35000l. per an∣num of his charge.
• * 1.57

  Kings houshold.
• * 1.58

  No Grant of the K. to pass without the Treasur. knowledge.
• * 1.59

  Crowns revenews.
• * 1.60

  Commons.
• * 1.61

  L. Cromwell. Petiti∣on. Warrants.
• * 1.62

  Payments.
• * 1.63

  Kings estate consi∣dered.
• * 1.64

  Crowns revenews.
• * 1.65

  Dutchesse of Bedford Denizen.
• * 1.66

  Denizen.
• * 1.67

  Denizen.
• * 1.68

  Earl of Somerset.

  Prisoner of Warr.

  Owen Glendor.

  Tayl.
• * 1.69

  ••••••medon.
• * 1.70

  〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Actions.
• * 1.71

  Petition.
• * 1.72

  Owen Glendor.
• * 1.73

  Patents vacated.
• * 1.74

  Denizens.
• * 1.75

  Earl of Arundels Petition.
• * 1.76

  Place and Prece∣dency.
• * 1.77

  Duke of No••folk.
• * 1.78

  Ward.
• * 1.79

  Paroll demurre.
• * 1.80

  Council ••n Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.81

  Tayl.
• * 1.82

  Restitution awar••ded.
• * 1.83

  Petition.

  H. Duke of Gloces••er. His honour confir∣med.
• * 1.84

  Annuity granted.

  Tayl.
• * 1.85

  Prior Alien.
• * 1.86

  Annuity.
• * 1.87

  Prior Alien.
• * 1.88

  Confirmation.
• * 1.89

  Commons request.
• * 1.90

  Melcomb Port.

  Poole Liberties.
• * 1.91

  Southampton.

  Non-ubstante.
• * 1.92

  Sr. Iohn Radcliff.

  Annuity.
• * 1.93

  Lady Beauchamp bound to the Peace, Payeth 1000 l. for breach thereof.
• * 1.94

  Sureties.
• * 1.95

  Kings Council to attend.
• * 1.96

  Cardinal.
• * 1.97

  Stewes.

  Inquest.
• * 1.98

  Murder.

  Baron and Feme.

  Judgement of trea∣son.
• * 1.99

  Resp.

  Churches Liberties.
• * 1.100

  Sheriffs. Assize.

  Collusion.
• * 1.101

  Assize. Pernors of profits.
• * 1.102

  Scots. Britons.

  Admiralty. Restitu∣tion. Reprisal.
• * 1.103

  Resp.
• * 1.104

  Damages. Attaint••
• * 1.105

  Waste.
• * 1.106

  Justices of Peace.
• * 1.107

  Stewards.

  Counsel learned.
• * 1.108

  Resp.
• * 1.109

  Alien.

  [unspec 51] Brokers.
• * 1.110

  Resp.
• * 1.111

  Merchants alien. Present payment,
• * 1.112

  Resp.
• * 1.113

  Indictments. Sheriffs turns.
• * 1.114

  Weights & Mea∣sures.
• * 1.115

  Prohibit. Tithwood.
• * 1.116

  Alnage.
• * 1.117

  Tenure.
• * 1.118

  Honour of Bolony.
• * 1.119

  Resp.

  Kings Council.
• * 1.120

  Truce-breaking.
• * 1.121

  Repeals. Wardens of North-marches.
• * 1.122

  Resp.
• * 1.123

  Scire facias.

  Statute-staple.
• * 1.124

  Affrays.
• * 1.125

  Privilege of Parl.
• * 1.126

  Wax-chandlers.
• * 1.127

  Merchants Aliens.
• * 1.128

  Merchandize.
• * 1.129

  Resp.
• * 1.130

  Callice.
• * 1.131

  Shipping.

  Creeks.
• * 1.132

  Kings Feoffees.

  Kings debts paid.
• * 1.133

  Resp.
• * 1.134

  Customs imbezelled••
• * 1.135

  Customers.
• * 1.136

  Prisoners French.
• * 1.137

  Safe Conduct.
• * 1.138

  ••ex Talionis.
• * 1.139

  Resp.
• * 1.140

  Commissions.

  Oath