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Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 4, 1362-1404. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1902.

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'Regesta 282: 1371-1371', in Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 4, 1362-1404, ed. W H Bliss, J A Twemlow( London, 1902), British History Online https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/cal-papal-registers/brit-ie/vol4/pp161-170 [accessed 6 November 2024].

Regesta, Vol. CCLXXXII.

1 Gregory XI.

De Indultis, Privilegiis et Dispensationibus.



1371. 4 Kal. Oct. Avignon. (f. 18d.)	To Dermitius Oconcowr (O'Connor), a Friar Preacher, Extension, at his own petition and that of Margaret queen of Scotland, of the dispensation granted to him as the illegitimate son of a married man—to be promoted to any office of his order except that of provincial, by virtue of which he became prior and lector of Boscamam (Roscommon), in the diocese of Elphin—so as now to enable him to be elected to any episcopal or archiepiscopal dignity.
9 Kal. Oct. Villeneuve by Avignon. (f. 19d.)	To the bishop of St. Andrews. Mandate, at the petition of Charles king of the French and of king Robert, to grant a dispensation to James, son of William earl of Douglas, and Margaret, daughter of the said king Robert, to intermarry, notwithstanding that they are related in the fourth degree of kindred. [Theriner 343, from Avignon Reg. ii. f. 337. and with a wrong date.]
5 Non. March. Avignon. (f. 26.)	To Thomas de Arundelle, son of Richard earl of Arundel, clerk, of the diocese of Chichester. Dispensation, at the petition also of his kinsman king Edward, to hold and exchange a benefice or dignity with cure of souls, even in a cathedral church, notwithstanding that he is in his eighteenth year, provided that the cure of souls, if any, be not neglected.
4 Kal. Oct. Avignon. (f. 33.)	To the chancellor of Toulouse. Mandate to admit Thomas Portugalensis, a Friar Minor, if found fit after examination, to lecture on the ‘Sentences’ in that university during the next or subsequent summer, at Thomas's choice; and afterwards, if found fit at the end of his lecturing, upon examination by the said chancellor and four masters of theology, to grant him the honour of mastership (magisterii honorem) and the licence to teach in that faculty. Thomas studied for several years in his order, especially in the parts of England, arts and theology, and then, according to the custom of his order, lectured for several years in arts in the province of Portugal. He afterwards studied theology for several years in the university of Pisa, and then lectured and disputed in the university of Salamanca, as bachelor for two years, and as lecturer for three. Coming back to Pisa, after being sent to Paris, he returned to Portugal, and was chosen by the chaptergeneral of his order to lecture on the ‘Sentences’ in the university of Cambridge (Cantabrugie), in order that after so lecturing he might obtain the mastership in theology (magisterium in sacra pagina). At his own petition and that of Ferdinand, king of Portugal, the present mandate is made. [See Bulaeus, Hist. Univ. Paris. IV.439.]
18 Kal. July. Avignon. (f. 33d.)	To John Wylioth, canon of London, master of arts and of theology. Grant to hold, in addition to the chancellorship of Exeter, value 28 marks, and a canonry and prebend of the same, value 6 marks, his canonry of London and prebend of Ruggemere in the same, value 4 marks, which he obtained during the lifetime of Urban V. on their voidance by the death of John de Schingham, under a provision made to him by that pope of a canonry of London with expectation of a prebend: John doubts whether his prebend of Ruggemere was not, at the time of his accepting it, specially reserved to the pope. The grant is subject to the usual condition that John de Schingham was not a member of the papal household.
5 Id. March. Avignon. (f. 39d.)	To William de Hexham, clerk, of the diocese of York. Rehabilitation, on account of irregularity incurred by his institution about a year ago to the church of Eccleston, value 18 marks, in the diocese of Lichfield, void by the death of Henry de Haydok, on the presentation of the king to the bishop of that diocese, without having obtained dispensation as the son of a priest, which dispensation he has since obtained. The church is to be resigned.
14 Kal. May. Avignon. (f. 42.)	To Richard Bidyk, rector of Bryngton, in the diocese of Lincoln. Confirmation of provision (notwithstanding that he holds also the canonry and prebend of Pelton in Chester [leStreet], in the diocese of Durham, about which he is litigating in the papal palace), of the above-named church, which he obtained by exchange with David de Wallore for the chapel of St. Thomas the Martyr on Bedford bridge, their respective proctors being Roger Winston, clerk, of the diocese of Lincoln, and Nicholas Brakle, clerk, of the diocese of Norwich, who made the resignations to Thomas, Augustinian prior of St. Mary's, Huntingdon, under powers granted by John bishop of Lincoln. As Bryngton had, before the exchange, been specially reserved by Urban V. under date 3 Id. May anno 4, and became therefore void by the exchange, provision of it was made to Richard by letters of the present pope, those of Urban V. to the same effect having remained unfinished through his death. As it has since been asserted that, even before the resignation, the church was already void, through the obtaining [by David] of another incompatible benefice or in some other way than by the resignation, the present confirmation is made.
1371. 18 Kal. May. Avignon. (f. 43.)	Relaxation, during twenty years, of one year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who give alms for the repair of the church of Bitton and its choir, in the diocese of Worcester.
11 Kal. April. Avignon. (f. 43d.)	To Thomas de Salkeld, rector of Caldebeke, in the diocese of Carlisle, bachelor of canon law. Confirmation to him, who holds also by papal letters a canonry of Auckland, with expectation of a prebend, of his acceptance of the above-named church, which he obtained (on its voidance by William de Ragenhill obtaining that of North Colingham, in the diocese of York) under a papal provision of a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Carlisle, with or without cure of souls, value 25 or 18 marks respectively. Thomas since doubts whether the said church was not reserved to the pope, or whether its value is not more than 25 marks.
15 Kal. Feb. Avignon. (f. 47d.)	Relaxation, during twenty years, of one year and forty days of enjoined penance, to penitents who on the principal feasts of the year and the feast of the dedication, the octaves of certain of them, and the six days of Whitsun week; and of a hundred days to those who on the said octaves and six days, annually visit and give alms for the repair of the church of the Augustinian monastery of Jeddeworth, which situated on the borders of Scotland and England, has been destroyed in the wars.
7 Id. June. Avignon. (f. 48.)	To John de Strensall, rector of Mixebury, in the diocese of Lincoln. Extension of dispensations so that he may hold and exchange three compatible benefices, of which one may be a canonry in a cathedral church and another may have cure of souls. He already holds, under successive dispensations on account of illegitimacy, the above-named church, which he obtained by authority of the ordinary in exchange for that of Egimondi (Egremont), in the diocese of York, which he had held by papal provision. The present dispensation is made in consideration of his having laboured for seven years in the registry of the collector of papal dues in England.
4 Kal. May. Avignon. (f. 54d.)	Relaxation, during twenty years, of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who give alms for the restoration of the church of St. Peter de Hulle, without Dublin, which by deaths and pestilences has been brought to ruin.
7 Id. May. Avignon. (f. 55d.)	Relaxation, during twenty years, of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who on the four feasts of the Blessed Virgin, and on the feast of the dedication, annually visit and give alms towards the decoration of her chapel in the church of the Augustinian monastery of Liesnes, in the diocese of Rochester, which has been begun by the abbot and convent of the same. [See f. 87.]
2 Non. March. Avignon. (f. 58.)	To William de Chesholme, treasurer of Moray, bachelor of canon law. Confirmation of the provision made to him by Urban V. of the said dignity, which has cure of souls, and which he obtained on its voidance by the promotion of the late Thomas de Harkars by that pope to the deanery of Moray, as he doubts whether it was not by the death of Thomas that the treasurership became void, and was therefore reserved to the pope. William, who is M.A. holds also a canonry and prebend in the same church. [Theiner 364, from Avignon Reg. ii. f. 421; a brief analysis.]
4 Kal. Aug. Villeneuve by Avignon. (f. 58d.)	To Richard de Treton, rector of Oundel, in the diocese of Lincoln. Confirmation to him of the said church, which he obtained by provision of the abbot of Peterborough on its voidance by the death of Walter Bacton, Richard doubting whether it was not reserved to the pope.
5 Non. Oct. Avignon. (f. 63.)	To the chancellor of Paris. Mandate to admit, at his own petition and those of Charles king of the French and Robert king of Scotland, Thomas de Rossy, a Friar Minor, if found fit after examination, to lecture on the ‘Sentences’ during the next or a subsequent summer, in which another Friar Minor shall not be deputed, and afterwards, if found fit upon examination by the said chancellor and other masters in the faculty of theology, to grant him the honour of mastership and the licence to teach therein. Thomas studied for several years in divers universities (generalibus studiis) the seven liberal arts and theology, and finished the course of his study in the university (studio) of Paris, honourably preaching the World of God at sundry times before that university (universitate studii). Afterwards, according to the custom of his order, he lectured in Scotland, of which he is a native, on arts and theology. [See Reg. cclxxxvi. f. 265. See Bulaeus, Hist. Univ. Paris, iv. 439 and 446; Denifle and Chatclain, Chart. Univ. Paris III. No. 1372.]
3 Id. Oct. Avignon. (f. 69d.)	To John de Barnet. Decree conferring the force of the original upon the present annotation (presentibus annotari fecimus) of the extension of the dispensation on account of illegitimacy granted to him, therein described as B.C.L., by Innocent VI. under date Avignon 13 Kal. Feb. anno 9 (1361), at the petition of king Edward whose clerk he was, so that he might hold a second benefice with or without cure of souls, even a dignity, personatus, office, or canonry and prebend in a cathedral church, and might exchange both. [See f. 173. d.]
10 Kal. Dec. Avignon. (f. 70d.)	To John de Thoresby, canon of York, D.C.L. Extension to 60 marks, according to the valuation of the taxation of the tenth, of the value of a benefice, value 50 marks with cure of souls or 28 without, formerly reserved to him in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Durham, the benefices in their gift being taxed for the said tenth in such great and excessive sums, and the multitude of expectants being so great that he has no hope of benefiting by the said letters; notwithstanding that he has canonries and prebends of York and Ripon, and the church of Lilleford, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 80 marks, which is, upon his obtaining such benefice by virtue of the present or the former letters, to be resigned.
1371. 10 Kal. Sept. Villeneuve by Avignon. (f. 74d.)	To John cardinal of Sancti Quatuor Coronati, papal nuncio. Mandate to visit, correct, and reform cathedral, collegiate, and other churches, monasteries, and other religious places in the realms of France and England, provided he receive nothing, even meat or drink (etiam esculentium vel prooulentium (sic)).
Ibid. (f. 75.)	To Simon cardinal of St. Sixtus, papal nuncio. The like.
6 Non. May. Avignon. (f. 77d.)	To John Ratheman, priest, of the diocese of Lincoln. Extension to 35 marks of the value of a benefice, value 20 marks with cure of souls or 15 without, reserved to him, under the form for poor clerks, in the gift of the abbot and convent of Ramsey, in the said diocese, their benefices being for the most part of greater value.
18 Kal. Jan. Avignon. (f. 80d.)	To Odo bishop of Lescar, and William bishop of Oléron. Suspension until Whitsuntide of the processes and sentences incurred through their refusal to pay the procurations ordered to be paid to cardinals Simon and John during their mission, by the prelates secular and regular of France and England. The bishops are meanwhile to inform the pope whether the land of Béarn, in which their cities and diocese are situate, does not, as they assert, belong to either of the realms of France and England.
5 Id. Aug. Villeneuve by Avignon. (f. 82.)	To John de Mamcestre, rector of Northworthyn, in the diocese of Lichfield. Indult of non-residence for three years while studying canon law at an university, provided that the cure of souls be not neglected.
13 Kal. Nov. Avignon. (f. 85d.)	To Richard [Apelderham of] Tangmere, canon of Chichester, Confirmation of his institution by bishop William, on the presentation of king Edward, to the canonry and prebend of Collynghwith in the same, void by the death of John Streteley, as Richard doubts whether they were not reserved to the pope. [See Reg. cclxxxiii. f. 57d.]
18 Kal. Jan. Avignon. (f. 87.)	Relaxation, during twenty years, of a hundred days of enjoined penance to penitents who on the principal feasts of the year, the octaves of certain of them, and the six days of Whitsun week, annually visit and give alms for the repair of the chapel of St. Mary the Virgin in the Augustinian monastery of Lesnes, in the diocese of Rochester, in which our Lord has deigned of old to work many miracles. [See f. 55d.]
Non. Jan. Avignon. (f. 87.)	To Joan [Holand], duchess of Brittany. Confirmation of the indult granted by Urban V.3 Non. July anno 7 (1369), for the relaxation by the preacher of a hundred days of enjoined penance to penitents whensoever at mass on the feast of Corpus Christi and the octave thereof the Word of God in publicly preached in her presence.
1371. 7 Id. Dec. Avignon. (f. 88.)	To Geoffrey de Glen, clerk, of the diocese of Glasgow. Extension of the dispensation granted to him as the son of a priest, so that he may hold a second benefice, whether a canonry and prebend or other elective dignity in a cathedral church, and may exchange both.
2 Kal. March. Avignon. (f. 95.)	To the prior of St. Germans, in the diocese of Exeter. Mandate to grant to the parishioners of the parochial chapel in the town of Calyngton—which, although dependent and served by a priest appointed by the rector of Suhhulle, is distant two miles from that church, has its own separate boundaries, and has of old been called a parish, with all ecclesiastical sacraments except that of burial—to have a cemetery of their own, inasmuch as the delay of burial at the seasons of winter and harvest and times of pestilence causes great scandals and contentions.
4 Non. Feb. Avignon. (f. 99.)	To the bishop of Exeter. Mandate to dispense Ralph Carminau, knight, and Catherine, relict of Walter Wodland, knight, to proceed to and remain in the marriage which they contracted (sponsalia per verba legitime de fuluro) in ignorance that they were related in the third and fourth degrees of kindred.
Kal. June. Avignon. (f. 105. d.)	To the chancellor of Toulouse. Mandate to admit Peter de Marcha, a Friar Preacher, bachelor of theology, if found fit after examination by himself and four masters of theology, to the honour of mastership (magistralem honorem) and to the licence to teach in that faculty. Peter, being deputed by the chapter-general of his order, has lectured on the ‘Sentences’ in the university of Cambridge (in universitate studii Cantabergiensis), performed all acts and courses required for the honour of mastership there, but has been prevented by poverty from repairing thither to obtain it. [Fournier, Univ. Frangaises, I. No. 685, from Avig. Reg. ii. f. 299d. and with wrong date.]
7 Id. May. Avignon. (f. 112d.)	To John de Difford, priest, of the diocese of Carlisle. Extension of the dispensation granted to him on account of illegitimacy so that he may hold a second benefice with or without cure of souls, and may exchange both.
6 Id. March. Avignon. (f. 127.)	To Robert Brigham, priest, of the diocese of York. Confirmation of papal letters of provision addressed to the archbishop of Canterbury, under the form for poor clerks, of a benefice with or without cure of souls within his city and diocese, in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, the said Robert fearing lest his resignation, made to Ralph bishop of Sisteron at the apostolic see, of his vicarage of Aston Ruhant, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 15 pounds Tournois, may be deemed surreptitions. The archbishop is to proceed to the execution of the said letters.
5 Id. Aug. Villeneuve by Avignon. (f. 136d.)	To Roger called ‘Dros,’ vicar of St. Michael's, Sutton by Tottebury, in the diocese of Lichfield. Indult of non-residence for three years whilst studying canon law at an university, provided that the cure of souls be not neglected.
1371. Kal. Jan. Avignon. (f. 139d.)	Confirmation, on petition of the bishops of Scotland, of the grant made by David late king of Scotland, with the consent of his nephew Robert, now king, then steward and earl of Strathearn, of the said Robert's children, and other barons and nobles, and of the three estates (communitatum) of the realm in full parliament, in abolition for himself and his successors of the ancient custom whereby the moveables of deceased bishops were applied to the uses of the king, and could not be disposed of by will. [Theiner 346, See Reg, cclxxi. f. 180d. and cclxxxiii. f. 105d.]
6 Id. Dec. Avignon. (f. 140d.)	To Henry bishop of Norwich. Indult to demand and receive once from beneficed ecclesiastics of his diocese, secular and regular, not being exempt, a moderate and charitative subsidy, according to the constitution of Benedict XII. [Wilkins Conc. II. 578; Extrav. Com. iii. 10], to enable him to meet necessary expenses of his church.
Kal. Oct. Avignon. (f. 141d.)	Confirmation, on petition of the warden of the college of scholar clerks (scolarium clericorum) of Valence Marie Hall, Cambridge, of the appropriation of the church of Weislay or Werslay, in the diocese of Lincoln. Mary de Sancto Paulo, countess of Pembroke, purchased a certain glebe or territory, including the patronage of the said church, the appropriation of which was afterwards procured by her, under papal authority, to the college. As the petition points out, the instrument of purchase contains no mention of the purchase of the glebe, but only of the purchase of the patronage. The appropriation is confirmed as though at the time when it was made the said patronage belonged to the countess. [Imperfect]; [See Reg, cclxxxiii. f. 7d.]
8 Kal. Oct. Villeneuve by Avignon. (f. 143.)	To William de Etale, treasurer of Glasgow. Confirmation to him of that office, which he obtained from bishop Walter on its voidance by the death of Henry de Mangavilla, and now doubts whether it was not reserved to the pope.
3 Kal. Nov. Avignon. (f. 150d.)	To Ralph de Ergum, canon of York, D.C.L. Extension of the reservation made to him by the present pope of a dignity, personatus, or office with or without cure of souls in the church of York, on obtaining which he was and is bound to resign the church of Wynestede, in the diocese of Lichfield, so as to enable him, who holds also a canonry of York with expectation of a prebend, and the chapel of St. Mary Magdalen in the said diocese, to exchange the said church for another benefice compatible with such dignity, personatus, or office.
Ibid. (f. 152.)	To John duke of Lancaster. Indult to enter any monasteries of religious men and women once a year with thirty persons of good repute.
6 Id. Sept. Villeneuve by Avignon. (f. 155.)	To William de Osmundeston, canon of Limoges, Extension of the reservation by the pope of a benefice in the gift of the bishop and chapter of Durham, so that he may hold a similar benefice in the gift of the bishop and of the prior and chapter, in common or severally, or in the gift of the prior alone.
1371. 6 Id. Oct. Avignon. (f. 161d.)	To Raynald cardinal deacon of St. Adrian's. Indult for five years from Christmas next to visit by deputy churches, monasteries, and other religious places in his deanery of Salisbury, and to receive procurations, in ready money (pecunia numerata), to the amount of 30 silver [gros] Tournois a day, twelve to the gold florin of Florence.
1371. 6 Id. Oct. Avignon. (f. 161d.)	Concurrent mandate to the bishops of London and Winchester and the official of Salisbury. [An eodem modo, with decanatu in the text and archidiaconatu in the Rubrice.]
Ibid.	To William cardinal priest of St. Stephen's. The like indult in regard to his archdeaconry of Berks (Bireskirie).
Ibid.	Concurrent mandate to the bishops of London and Wells, and the dean of St. Agricolus, Avignon.
6 Id. Oct. Avignon. (f. 163d.)	To Peter cardinal deacon of St. Mary's in Via Lata. The like indult in regard to his archdeaconry of Exeter.
6 Id. Oct. Avignon. (f. 163d.)	Concurrent mandate to the official of Worcester, and two others out of England.
Non. Nov. Avignon. (f. 166d.)	Relaxation, during twenty years, of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who on the principal feasts of the year, the feast of the dedication, the octaves of certain of them, and the six days of Whitsun week, annually visit and give alms to the chapel of St. Mary the Virgin in the cemetery of St. Benedict's Greschrech, London.
6 Kal. Jan. Avignon. (f. 168.)	The like relaxation of a hundred days for the church of St. Mary Kildalk, in the diocese of Meath.
Non. Dec. Avignon. (f. 168.)	The like relaxation of a hundred and forty days for the chapel of St. Mary the Virgin in the church of Ilfricombe.
6 Id. Oct. Avignon. (f. 169d.)	To Philip bishop of Sabina. The like indult, as above to cardinal Raynald, in regard to his archdeaconry of York.
6 Id. Oct. Avignon. (f. 169d.)	Concurrent mandate to the chancellor of Lincoln and two others out of England.
Ibid.	To the same. The like indult in regard to his archdeaconry of Leicester.
Ibid.	Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid.	To the same. The like indult in regard to his canonry and prebend of Nayssiton in Lincoln.
Ibid.	Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid. (f. 170.)	To Hugh cardinal deacon of St. Mary's in Porticu. The like indult in regard to his archdeaconry of Meath. [See Reg. cclxiv. f. 210 γd.]
Ibid. (f. 170.)	Concurrent mandate to three persons out of England.
1371. 8 Kal. Jan. Avignon. (f. 171.)	To Simon cardinal priest of St. Sixtus. The like indult in regard to his archdeaconry of Wells.
1371. 8 Kal. Jan. Avignon. (f. 171.)	Concurrent mandate to the dean of Chichester, and the archdeacons of East Riding (Estrichingie Eboracensis) and Oxford.
7 Kal. Sept. Villeneuve by Avignon. (f. 173d.)	To John Barnet, clerk, of the diocese of Lincoln, licentiate of civil law. Extension of the dispensations granted him on account of illegitimacy, (i) to be ordained and hold a benefice with cure of souls; (ii) to hold a second benefice with or without cure, even though a dignity, personatus, office, or canonry and prebend in a cathedral church, and to exchange both [See f. 69d.]; so as now to enable him to hold compatible benefices of any number and kind whatsoever (quotcunque et qualiacunque), even dignities, provided they be below the episcopal.
16 Kal. Jan. Avignon. (f. 175.)	Relaxation, during twenty years, of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who, on the principal feasts of the year, the feast of the dedication, the octaves of certain of them, and the six days of Whitsun week, and of a hundred days to those who on the said octaves and six days, annually visit and give alms to the cathedral church of Chichester, which is in need of costly (sumptuosa) repair. The present letters are not to apply to those who by virtue of former papal indults, whether perpetual or temporary, and not yet expired, visit and give alms in other ways.
16 Kal. July. Avignon. (f. 184.)	To Hugh de Preynton, priest, of Lincoln, bachelor of canon law. Extension to a benefice with cure only, and value not more than 35 marks, of the reservation of a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Ely, with or without cure of souls, value not exceeding 25 and 18 marks respectively; notwithstanding that he is litigating about the chaplaincy of St. Julian's by St. Albans, possession of which he has not yet obtained.

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2 Kal. April. Avignon. (f. 192.)	To the bishops of London and Worcester. Mandate to inform themselves and report to the pope touching the right asserted by John duke of Lancaster, over many cities and lands in Provence. [As above, Reg. cclxiii. f. 300d.]
7 Id. March. Avignon. (f. 192.)	To Simon cardinal of St. Sixtus, and John cardinal of Sancti Quatuor Coronati, papal nuncios. Faculty during their mission to France and England to cause churches and cemeteries to be consecrated by catholic bishops (antistites) in communion with the apostolic see, and to reconcile and cause to be reconciled the same, when necessary, by fit priests, a bishop (antistitem) having blessed the water; without derogation to the constitution which requires such reconciliation to be made by bishops only.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to confer upon fit persons the benefices, with or without cure, of those of their chaplains and clerks who resign or die during their mission; except such as are greater elective dignities or personatus in cathedral churches below the pontifical, or principal dignities in collegiate churches, with power to exercise ecclesiastical censure without appeal against those who oppose.
Ibid. (f. 194.)	To the same. Faculty to relax pacts, confederations, and oaths which may be a hindrance to their mission of fostering peace between the kings of France and England, and to constrain by ecclesiastical sentences without appeal those who disturb or hinder peace. [A part in Raynaldi Annales, 1371 § 1.]
10 Kal. Sept. Villeneuve by Avignon. (f. 209d.)	To John cardinal of Sancti Quatuor Coronati. Faculty to give leave to a hundred women of high birth and rank (magni generis et potentes) of France and England to enter monasteries of women once a year accompanied each by four honest matrons.
Ibid. (f. 210.)	To the same. Grant that each of his servants may choose his confessor, who shall absolve him from ecclesiastical sentences, after satisfaction made, and shall dispense him from consequent irregularity.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to dispense thirty religious of the said realms, in their twentieth year or thereabouts, to be ordained priests.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to absolve apostate monks of the said realms and restore them to the monasteries of their order.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to dispense twenty persons of illegitimate birth of the said realms, whether sons of priests or married persons or monks or nuns, to be ordained and hold two benefices apiece, and if they are masters, doctors, or licentiates of theology, of canon or civil law, or of medicine, to hold three benefices apiece, one of which may have cure of souls.
Ibid. (f. 210d.)	To Simon cardinal of St. Sixtus. The like, as in the five next preceding letters. [For these faculties see Milman op, cit. viij. 24 note; see Reg. cclxiv. f. 111 seq.]