Some curious particulars relative to the King's Laundress occur in the Ordinances of the Household in the 17 Hen. VIII. p. 215, who was, it appears, then called Ann Harris. Her wages were originally 10l. per annum, but she obtained an addition of 6l. 13s. 4d. more on one occasion, and on another, 66s. so that she ultimately was paid 20l. per annum. She was bound to provide "as much sweet powder, sweet herbes, and other sweet thinges as shall be necessary to be occupied for the sweet keeping" of the articles entrusted to her; and it was expressly stated that she was to find wood and soap and every thing else out of her wages. Two "standard chests" were, however, delivered to her, "the one to keep the cleane stuff, and the other to keep the stuff that hath been occupied."
Lawson Sir George, [14], [104], [282].
Layton Doctor, [63], [89], [105].
Probably Richard Layton, who became Dean of York in January, 1539, and died in 1544. His journey to Oxford in January, 1531, doubtlessly related to the king's divorce.
Lee Lawrence, keeper of the Hounds, [81], [92], [95], [99], [106], [112], [115], [125], [126], [134], [137], [139].
---- Robert A, yeoman of the Wafery, [52], [72], [73], [139], [177], [214], [218], [257].
----, [or Leigh,] Sir Robert A, [70], [80], [154], [237], [242].
Leman, Baptist, Jeweller, [185].
Lemons brought, [71], [92], [109], [110], [141], [152], [181], [193].
Lengar John, jeweller, [51].