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(Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Abstract: A number of multi-volume series containing writs and orders under the Great Seal which were addressed by the Sovereign to individuals, and were folded or closed up, therefore known as “letters close”. Multiple volumes for each monarch, with various editors;

Henry III. 14 vols. 1227-1272 (up to 1242 the patent roll is printed in full, after that date the references are to the calendars only.)

Edward I. 5 vols. 1272-1307

Edward II. 4 vols. 1307-1327

Edward III. 14 vols. 1327-1377

Richard II. 6 vols. 1377-1399

Henry IV. 5 vols. 1399-1413

Henry V. 2 vols. 1413-1422

Henry VI. 6 vols. 1422-1461

Edward IV. 2 vols. 1461-1471

Edward IV-Edward V-Richard? III. 1vol. 1476-1485

Henry VII. 2 vols. 1485-1509 English text, with detailed index.

—. Calendar of the Liberate Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office, 1226-1272. 6 Vols. London: His/Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (now part of the Office of Public Sector Information), 1916-1964.

Abstract: 148 liberate rolls of the Chancery. Financial records including both debts owed to the King and orders for disbursements. Contents: Vol. 1, 1226-1240; Vol. 2, 1240-1245; Vol. 3, 1245-1251; Vol. 4, 1251-1260; Vol. 5, 1260-1267; Vol. 6, 1267-1272 with appendices, 1220-1267.

—. Calendar of the Patent Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office. London: His/Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (now part of the Office of Public Sector Information), 1901-1916.

Notes: Henry III – Henry VI also available online at https://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu/patentrolls/ (accessed June 5, 2007)Abstract: These documents record the issue of royal letters open, or ‘patent’ whereby the sovereign has conferred a privilege or communicated his will. They include charters of incorporation, charters for founding schools, grants of annuities, lands, trading licenses, etc. Multiple volumes for each monarch;

Henry III. 6 vols. 1216-1272 (the first 2v. up to 1232 are actual Latin transcripts of the full text. After that date the references are English summaries.);

Edward I. 4 vols. 1272-1307

Edward II. 5 vols. 1307-1327

Edward III. 16 vols. 1327-1377

Richard II. 6 vols. plus supplement 1377-1399

Henry IV. 4 vols. 1399-1413

Henry V. 2 vols. 1413-1422

Henry VI. 6 vols. 1422-1461

Edward IV. 1 vol. 1461-1467

Edward IV, Henry VI. 1 vol. 1467-1477

Edward IV, Edward V, Richard III 1vol. 1476-1485

Henry VII. 2 vols. 1485-1509

—. A Descriptive Catalogue of Ancient Deeds in the Public Record Office : Prepared Under the Superintendence of the Deputy Keeper of the Records. 6 Vols. London: Printed for His/Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (now part of the Office of Public Sector Information), by Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1890-1915.

Abstract: Series A from the Treasury of the Receipt of the Exchequer, Series B from the Court augmentations, Series C from the Chancery, Series D from the King’s Remembrancer’s department of the Exchequer. Contents:

vol. 1, Series A, 1-1819; Series B, 1-1798; Series C, 1-1780.

vol. 2, Series A, 1820-3836; Series B, 1799-3870; Series C, 1781-2915.

vol. 3, Series A, 3837-6122; Series B, 3871-4232; Series C, 2916-3764; Series D, 1-1330.

vol. 4, Series A, 6123-10426.

vol. 5, Series A, 10427-13672.

vol. 6, Series C, 3765-8060.

—. Exchequer, Augmentation Office, Calendar of Ancient Deeds, Series B. 4 Parts. List & Index Society Series, 95, 101, 113, 124. London: Swift, 1973-1976.

Abstract: Text in English. Begins with Series B, no. 4233-. (Series B, nos. 1-4232 are described in Great Britain. PRO. Descriptive Catalogue of Ancient Deeds in the Public Record Office, vols. I-V, 1890-1906, listed above).

—. Exchequer, Treasury of the Receipt, Ancient Deeds: Series A (E.40/13673-151910): Calendar. 2 Vols. List & Index Society Series, 151, 152. London: Swift, 1978-.

Abstract: Descriptive catalogue and calendar of ancient deeds in the PRO. Contents: Part I: E40/13673-15068; Part II: E40/15069-15910. (Series A, nos. 1-13,672 are described in Great Britain. PRO. Descriptive Catalogue of Ancient Deeds in the Public Record Office, vols. I-V, 1890-1906, listed above). Series B, nos. 4233- in 4 volumes, published 1973-76.

—. Exchequer, Treasury of the Receipt, Calendar of Ancient Deeds-Series AS & WS (E42, E43). List & Index Society Series, 158. London: Swift, 1979.

Abstract: Calendar of ancient deeds in the PRO.

Bibliographies of English Law History

  • Maxwell, William H. A Legal Bibliography of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Volume 1: English Law to 1800. London: Sweet and Maxwell, 1955-
  • Beale, Joseph H. A Bibliography of Early English Law Books. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1926.
  • Winfield, Percy H. The Chief Sources of English Legal History. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1925.

Calendars

For information about this topic, please read the entry, in this legal Encyclopedia, about: Calendars

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(Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Index of Ancient Petitions of the Chancery and the Exchequer Preserved in the Public Record Office. Great Britain. Public Record Office. Lists and indexes, 1. New York: Kraus Reprint, 1966.

—. List of Chancery Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office. Great Britain. Public Record Office. Lists and indexes, 27. London: His/Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (now part of the Office of Public Sector Information), 1908.

Abstract: Reprinted by Kraus (New York) in 1963.

—. List of Early Chancery Proceedings Preserved in the Public Record Office. 10 Vols. Great Britain. Public Record Office. Lists and indexes, 12, 16, 20, 29, 38, 48, 50, 51, 54, 55. London: His/Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (now part of the Office of Public Sector Information), 1901-1963.

Abstract: A calendar of early proceedings, consisting of bills of complaint, depositions, etc.

—. List of Exchequer K.R. & L.T.R. Memoranda Rolls. List & Index Society Series, 4. London: Swift, 1965.

Abstract: List of Exchequer K. R. memoranda rolls and Exchequer L. T. R. Chancellor’s rolls, memoranda rolls, originalia rolls, and pipe rolls

—. Public Record Office Lists & Indexes: Revised Catalogue, Chancery and Exchequer Sections. London: Swift , 1980.

Hamilton, J. S., ed. The Royal Charter Witness Lists of Edward II (1307-1326) From the Charter Rolls in the Public Record Office. List and Index Society Series, 288. Kew, Surrey: List and Index Society, 2001.

Hardy, Thomas D., and Thomas Rymer, eds. Syllabus (in English) of the Documents Relating to England and Other Kingdoms Contained in the Collection Known As “Rymer’s Foedera.” 3 Vols. London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1869-1985.

Abstract: Gives a condensed notice of each instrument printed in the several editions of the Foedera, arranged in chronological order. Vol. 1, 1066-1377; Vol.2, 1377-1654; Vol. 3, Appendix and index.

Jenks, Stuart, ed. The Enrolled Customs Accounts (TNA:PRO E 356, E 372, E 364) 1279/80-1508/09 (1523/1524). 3 Vols. List and Index Society Series, 303, 306 & 307. Kew: The List and Index Society, 2004-.

Abstract: Rolls of the Exchequer Pipe Office, calendared by Stuart Jenks. Referenced to the Public Record Office (now the National Archives) numbers.

Lyte, Henry C. Maxwell, ed. Calendar of Chancery Warrants Preserved in the Public Record Office. (Privy Seals) A.D. 1244-1326 . London: His/Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (now part of the Office of Public Sector Information), 1927.

Abstract: Prepared under the superintendence of the deputy keeper of the records. Writs of privy seal that had not been identified with enrolments or inquisitions.

Lyte, Henry C. Maxwell, and Charles G. Crump , eds. Calendar of the Charter Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office, 1226-1516. 6 Vols. London: His/Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (now part of the Office of Public Sector Information), 1903-1927.

Abstract: The official calendar makes accessible in print the contents of the whole 200 Charter Rolls extant, from the earliest year of King John to the latest in the eighth year of Henry VIII.

Vol. 1, 11-41 Henry III, 1226-1257

Vol. 2, 42 Henry III- 28 Edward I, 1257-1300

Vol. 3, 29 Edward I- 20 Edward II, 1300-1326

Vol. 4, 1-14 Edward III, 1327-1341

Vol. 5, 15 Edward III – 5 Henry VI, 1341-1417

Vol. 6, 5 Henry VI – 8 Henry VIII, 1427-1516 (With an appendix, 1215-1288.)

(For King John, see Hardy, Rotuli chartarum in Turri Londinensi asservati, 1199-1216.)

Bibliographies of English Law History

  • Maxwell, William H. A Legal Bibliography of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Volume 1: English Law to 1800. London: Sweet and Maxwell, 1955-
  • Beale, Joseph H. A Bibliography of Early English Law Books. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1926.
  • Winfield, Percy H. The Chief Sources of English Legal History. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1925.

Resources

See Also

  • Judicial Review (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Comparative Legal History (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Custom in Early Britain (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Feudalism (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Judicial Review (in this legal Encyclopedia)

Legal Materials

(Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Index of Ancient Petitions of the Chancery and the Exchequer Preserved in the Public Record Office. Great Britain. Public Record Office. Lists and indexes, 1. New York: Kraus Reprint, 1966.

—. List of Chancery Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office. Great Britain. Public Record Office. Lists and indexes, 27. London: His/Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (now part of the Office of Public Sector Information), 1908.

Abstract: Reprinted by Kraus (New York) in 1963.

—. List of Early Chancery Proceedings Preserved in the Public Record Office. 10 Vols. Great Britain. Public Record Office. Lists and indexes, 12, 16, 20, 29, 38, 48, 50, 51, 54, 55. London: His/Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (now part of the Office of Public Sector Information), 1901-1963.

Abstract: A calendar of early proceedings, consisting of bills of complaint, depositions, etc.

—. List of Exchequer K.R. & L.T.R. Memoranda Rolls. List & Index Society Series, 4. London: Swift, 1965.

Abstract: List of Exchequer K. R. memoranda rolls and Exchequer L. T. R. Chancellor’s rolls, memoranda rolls, originalia rolls, and pipe rolls

—. Public Record Office Lists & Indexes: Revised Catalogue, Chancery and Exchequer Sections. London: Swift , 1980.

Hamilton, J. S., ed. The Royal Charter Witness Lists of Edward II (1307-1326) From the Charter Rolls in the Public Record Office. List and Index Society Series, 288. Kew, Surrey: List and Index Society, 2001.

Hardy, Thomas D., and Thomas Rymer, eds. Syllabus (in English) of the Documents Relating to England and Other Kingdoms Contained in the Collection Known As “Rymer’s Foedera.” 3 Vols. London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1869-1985.

Abstract: Gives a condensed notice of each instrument printed in the several editions of the Foedera, arranged in chronological order. Vol. 1, 1066-1377; Vol.2, 1377-1654; Vol. 3, Appendix and index.

Jenks, Stuart, ed. The Enrolled Customs Accounts (TNA:PRO E 356, E 372, E 364) 1279/80-1508/09 (1523/1524). 3 Vols. List and Index Society Series, 303, 306 & 307. Kew: The List and Index Society, 2004-.

Abstract: Rolls of the Exchequer Pipe Office, calendared by Stuart Jenks. Referenced to the Public Record Office (now the National Archives) numbers.

Lyte, Henry C. Maxwell, ed. Calendar of Chancery Warrants Preserved in the Public Record Office. (Privy Seals) A.D. 1244-1326 . London: His/Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (now part of the Office of Public Sector Information), 1927.

Abstract: Prepared under the superintendence of the deputy keeper of the records. Writs of privy seal that had not been identified with enrolments or inquisitions.

Lyte, Henry C. Maxwell, and Charles G. Crump , eds. Calendar of the Charter Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office, 1226-1516. 6 Vols. London: His/Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (now part of the Office of Public Sector Information), 1903-1927.

Abstract: The official calendar makes accessible in print the contents of the whole 200 Charter Rolls extant, from the earliest year of King John to the latest in the eighth year of Henry VIII.

Vol. 1, 11-41 Henry III, 1226-1257

Vol. 2, 42 Henry III- 28 Edward I, 1257-1300

Vol. 3, 29 Edward I- 20 Edward II, 1300-1326

Vol. 4, 1-14 Edward III, 1327-1341

Vol. 5, 15 Edward III – 5 Henry VI, 1341-1417

Vol. 6, 5 Henry VI – 8 Henry VIII, 1427-1516 (With an appendix, 1215-1288.)

(For King John, see Hardy, Rotuli chartarum in Turri Londinensi asservati, 1199-1216.)

Bibliographies of English Law History

  • Maxwell, William H. A Legal Bibliography of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Volume 1: English Law to 1800. London: Sweet and Maxwell, 1955-
  • Beale, Joseph H. A Bibliography of Early English Law Books. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1926.
  • Winfield, Percy H. The Chief Sources of English Legal History. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1925.

Resources

See Also

  • Origins of the Common Law (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Lordship Rights (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Superior Courts of Common Law (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Guilds (in this legal Encyclopedia)

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