This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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Exchequer is in Miscellaneous.
In 1673 Robert Howard [aged 46] was appointed Auditor of the Exchequer.
In 1207 William Cantilupe Baron [aged 48] was appointed Baron of the Exchequer.
Before 1448 Piers Arderne [aged 27] was appointed Baron of the Exchequer.
Close Rolls Edward IV Edward V Richard III 1476-1485. 30th June 1483 William Catesby [aged 33] was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer. King Richard III of England [aged 30]. Westminster Palace [Map] Grant for life to William Catesby, esquire, of the office of Baron of the Exchequer, receiving the accustomed fees at the Exchequer or the receipt of the Exchequer, with all rights, profits and commodities. By p.s.
In 1522 John Hales of Tenterden [aged 52] was appointed third Baron of the Exchequer.
In 1564 John Birch [aged 15] was appointed Baron of the Exchequer which post he held until 1572.
In 1564 John Birch was appointed Baron of the Exchequer.
On 23rd October 1584 Edward Flowerdew was appointed Baron of the Exchequer.
On 30th May 1654 Richard Pepys [aged 64] was appointed Baron of the Exchequer.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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On 20th June 1673 Hugh Wyndham Baron of the Exchequer [aged 71] was appointed Baron of the Exchequer.
In July 1443 Ralph Cromwell 3rd Baron Cromwell [aged 40] was appointed Chamberlain of the Exchequer.
In 1471 William Hastings 1st Baron Hastings [aged 40] was appointed Chamberlain of the Exchequer.
In 1525 Henry Guildford [aged 36] was appointed Chamberlain of the Exchequer.
On 3rd June 1532 Robert Radclyffe 1st Earl of Sussex [aged 49] was appointed Chamberlain of the Exchequer.
On 26th July 1538 Francis Talbot 5th Earl of Shrewsbury [aged 38] was appointed Chamberlain of the Exchequer.
On 25th September 1560 George Talbot 6th Earl of Shrewsbury [aged 32] was appointed Chamberlain of the Exchequer.
In 1605 William Killigrew [aged 50] was appointed Chamberlain of the Exchequer.
In 1609 Walter Cope [aged 56] was appointed Chamberlain of the Exchequer.
In 1613 Nicholas Carew [aged 46] was appointed Chamberlain of the Exchequer.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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John Evelyn's Diary. 4th April 1701. The Duke of Norfolk [deceased] died of an apoplexy, and Mr. Thomas Howard of complicated disease since his being cut for the stone; he was one of the Tellers of the Exchequer. Mr. How [aged 52] made a Baron.
In 1736 Philip Yorke 2nd Earl of Hardwicke [aged 15] was appointed Teller of the Exchequer.