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431:, a Lincolnshire squire, with whom Cromwell had had some local disputes; and on 28 November 1449, Cromwell was attacked by Tailboys. Cromwell began legal proceedings against Tailboys, but was blocked by Suffolk, against whom Cromwell seemingly began impeachment proceedings. Tailboys was sent to the
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Bedford as to the value of his services in France, but an assurance that he left office without a stain on his
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Clarence's lieutenant and constable of the army. He was present at the capture of Courtonne on 6 March 1418, of Chambrays on the 9th, and of Rivière-Thibonville on the 11th. In May 1420 he was one of the commissioners who assisted Henry in negotiating the
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879:Treasurer of England
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1050:5th Baron Furnivall
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