The most material of these are twenty-five accounts of the “Custos” or “Magister Scholarium Regis apud Cantebrigg.” These form a broken series from 12 Edward III. A.D. 1339. to 22 Henry VI. A.D. 1443.

The master renders an account of the sums received by him and the manner in which they were expended; in his own vadia and robes, the support of the scholars, and repairs of the buildings or other incidental expenses.

With some of these accounts there are vouchers consisting of the King's writs of nomination of scholars.

One of these accounts is annexed as a specimen; and from it the nature of the information to be obtained from the rest may easily be gathered. A specimen is also added of the Writs of Appointment.

Dates of the Accounts and Names of the Accountant.

12 Edward III. Thomas Powys. Of repairs only.

14–20 Edward III. Thomas Powys.

20 Edward III. Thomas Powys. Greatly damaged.

23–25 Edward III. Thomas Powys, with a file of writs of appointment.

25–29 Edward III. Thomas Powys, with writ to the Treasurer and Barons to account with him.

29–32 Edward III. Thomas Powys.

32–34 Edward III. Thomas Powys.

34 & 35 Edward III. Thomas Powys. The account is continued to 14 Sep. 35 Edward III., on which day Thomas Powys the Custos died.