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1. Richard Rynger of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 22 Apr. 1572 he broke and entered the close of Robert Palmer at Wisbech and feloniously took and drove a ewe worth three shillings belonging to John Parker. Not guilty.

2. Henry Cooke of Witchford, husbandman, is indicted that on 23 Nov. 1571 he feloniously took and carried away a fore-horse halter to the value of six pence and a thill-horse harness to the value of four pence from Thomas Wyllyat at Witchford. Not guilty.

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3. Thomas Mycholson of Wisbech, blacksmith, is indicted that on 29 July 1572 he feloniously took and carried away 25 pounds in numbered money from Roger Allan at Wisbech. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.

4. Thomas Daye of Ely, husbandman, John Daye of Ely, labourer, Thomas Ireland of Ely, labourer, Daniel Walker of Sutton, labourer, Thomas Marryett of Sutton, miller, Anne Foster of Sutton, spinster, Elizabeth Lynne of Coveney, spinster, John Bats, [place of abode and occupation not stated], William Newbolt, [place of abode and occupation not stated], Robert Burden of Ely, yeoman, and Edmund Michell of Wilburton, labourer, are freed and acquitted.

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5. John Chrisitan of Coveney, cleric, is granted bail. Lawrence Pett of Well, husbandman, and George Thorowgood of Witcham, husbandman, act as surety.

6. John Chrisitan of Coveney, cleric, is granted bail. Lancelot Flower of Ely, gentleman, and Andrew Malden of Ely, husbandman, act as surety.

7. Thomas Greye of Whittlesey, gentleman, is bound to answer William Conney in an action of debt. William Wilkensen of Whittlesey, husbandman, Robert Parkyn of Whittlesey, husbandman, John Shippe of Whittlesey, husbandman, John Clapthorne of Whittlesey, husbandman, and Evan Wylkensen of Whittlesey, husbandman, act as surety.

8. Geoffrey Slatyer of Haddenham, gentleman, is bound to answer Abraham [Parnister] of King’s Lynne, Norfolk, merchant, in an action of debt. Matthew Robynson of Haddenham, yeoman, and Richard Pycarde of Ely, husbandman, act as surety.

9. Oswald Specheley of Whittlesey, husbandman, and William Specheley of Whittlesey, husbandman, are bound to answer Thomas Grey. John Glapthorn of Whittlesey, husbandman, and Robert Parkyn of Whittlesey, husbandman, act as surety.

10. Robert Ladde of Peterborough, Northamptonshire, yeoman, is bound to answer Richard Sedgewyke. Edward Story of Wisbech, draper, and John Glapthorne of Whittlesey, husbandman, act as surety.

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11. Robert Ragdale of Whittlesey, husbandman, is bound to answer Oswald Specheley in an action of debt. John Glapthorne of Whittlesey, husbandman, and William Wilkenson of Whittlesey, husbandman, act as surety.

12. Robert Clyston of Whittlesey, yeoman, is bound to answer Clement Ladde in an action of trespass on the case. John Shippe of Whittlesey, husbandman, and Robert Parkyn of Whittlesey, husbandman, act as surety.

13. John Robyns of Shotteswell, Warwickshire, yeoman, is bound to answer Robert Payne in an action of trespass on the case. Robert Robynson of Ely, cleric, acts as surety.

14. Robert Atkynson of Downham, husbandman, is bound to answer Henry Seman in an action of debt. Henry Aspland of Downham, husbandman, acts as surety.

15. It is ordered that Agnes Marche does not pursue her action against Lancelot Flower, gentleman, before the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge.

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16. Robert Fyncham of Outwell, gentleman, is summoned to answer Richard Cell in an action of debt of ten pounds relating to the sale of 31 cattle, 1 Aug. 1568 at Wisbech. Fyncham fined; to pay damages.

17. Edward Papworthe of Haddenham, husbandman, is summoned to answer John Phipers in an action of debt of 60 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 24 July 1569 at Haddenham. The bond of obligation is recited. To proceed to jury trial.

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18. Richard Pickarde of Sutton, husbandman, is summoned to answer Thomas Fosterr and Henry Fosterr of Sutton, husbandmen, in an action of debt of 80 pounds, 24 July 1571 at Sutton. The bond is recited. Pickarde requests leave to imparl to the next session.

19. Robert Raggedale, son and heir of Henry Raggedale of Whittlesey deceased, is summoned to answer Oswald Specheley in an action of debt of 100 pounds, 3 Nov. 1571 at Whittlesey. The bond is recited. Raggedale requests leave to imparl to the next session.

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20. Agnes Ragdall, widow, and Robert Ragdall per their attorney complain against Oswald Specheley concerning a debt of 40 pounds according to a bond of obligation of 1 Apr. 1571 at Wisbech. The bond of obligation is recited. Specheley requests leave to imparl to the next session.

21. Agnes Ragdall, widow, and Robert Ragdall per their attorney complain against Oswald Specheley senior concerning a debt of 40 pounds according to a bond of obligation of 1 Apr. 1571 at Wisbech. The bond of obligation is recited. Specheley requests leave to imparl to the next session.

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22. Agnes Ragdall, widow, and Robert Ragdall per their attorney complain against Oswald Specheley concerning a debt of 40 pounds according to a bond of obligation of 1 Apr. 1571 at Wisbech. The bond of obligation is recited. Specheley requests leave to imparl to the next session.

23. Grace Fowler, widow, [place of abode not stated], answered Thomas Daye in an action of [trespass on the case] that on 20 May 1572 she slandered Daye by publicly saying he was a thief who had cut the ears of her husband’s sheep. Fowler requests leave to imparl to the next session.

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24. Clement Ladd per his attorney complains against Robert Clyston that on 20 Apr. 1571 he entered the close and house of Clyston at Whittlesey, and took and led away three cows worth six pounds. Requests leave to imparl to the next session.

25. John Whytmore of Whittlesey, yeoman, answered Richard Arkynstall, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to the payment of 40 shillings involving a certain William Stackus, 10 Mar. 1572 at Ely. Requests leave to imparl to the next session.

26. Geoffrey Slater of Ely, currier, is summoned to answer Abraham Pinester of King’s Lynne, Norfolk, merchant, in an action of debt of 20 marks, 12 Apr. 1571 at Ely. The entry is incomplete.

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27. Hugh Bradshawe of Welborne, Norfolk, yeoman, is summoned to answer Thomas Coplande of Elsing, Norfolk, yeoman, in an action of debt of ten pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 30 Nov. 1568 at Wisbech. The bond of obligation is recited. Bradshawe requests leave to imparl to the next session.

28. Robert Atkynson of Downham, husbandman, is summoned to answer Henry Seman, alias Seaman, of Soham, yeoman, in an action of debt of 30 marks relating to a bond of obligation of 30 Apr. 1571 at Downham. Atkynson fined; to pay damages.

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29. Thomas Graye of Whittlsey, gentleman, is summoned to answer William Conye of Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, gentleman, in an action of debt of 1000 pounds according to a bond of 9 Nov. 1570 at Whittlesey. The bond of obligation is recited. Graye fined; to pay damages.

30. Edward Love junior of Ely, shearman, answered Geoffrey Slater of Ely, currier, in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to a payment of 40 shillings, 10 Mar. 1568 at Sutton. Requests leave to imparl to the next session.

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31. Richard Cobbe complains against Edward Browne of Haddenham, husbandman, in an action of trespass and ejection that on 5 Feb. 1572 Browne ejected Cobbe from six measures or strips of land in a field called Grunty Fenfold in Haddenham which Andrew Perne, Master of Peterhouse, had leased to George Redman, who in turn had leased it to Richard Cobbe for a period of 40 years. Browne requests leave to imparl to the next session.

32. Richard Cobbe, administrator of the goods and chattles of Robert Goodman, alias Skynner, deceased, complains against Thomas Smyth, alias Harydance, of Ely, butcher, in an action of debt of 40 shillings, 26 Dec. 1570 at Haddenham. Smyth requests leave to imparl to the next session. Membrane 7r.

33. William Robson of Walsoken, Norfolk, tailor, is summoned to answer John Alday in an action of debt of 40 shillings relating to the sale and supply of two and a quarter yards of medley colour cloth and one and a quarter yards of baize, 6 Dec. 1571 at Wisbech. Requests leave to imparl to the next session.

34. Robert Ladde, [place of abode and occupation not stated], is summoned to answer Richard Sedgewicke in an action of debt, [date not stated]. Requests leave to imparl. Membrane 7v.

35. Thomas Walker complains against Edmund Wesnam in action of trespass that on [date not stated] he assaulted Walker at Wisbech. Wesnam requests leave to imparl.

36. Stephen Catell, alias Wright, of Somersham, Huntingdonshire, husbandman, answered William Mallerye esquire in an action of trespass and ejection that on 18 Apr. 1570 he ejected Mallerye from a marsh comprising 14 acres lying in [Cokesues] in Sutton which John Burges of Somersham, gentleman, had leased to Mallerye for a term which had not yet expired. Requests leave to imparl.

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37. Warrant of attorney, [list of names not transcribed].

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