Cursory observations on the charters granted to the inhabitants of Tiverton, by a friend to local jurisdictions [G. Coles].T. Parkhouse., 1823 |
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... king- dom was not of this world . " From the knowledge I possess of your Grace's anxiety , to promote to the utmost , the welfare and prosperity of our pure and reformed church , I feel confident , my placing before your Grace , this ...
... king- dom was not of this world . " From the knowledge I possess of your Grace's anxiety , to promote to the utmost , the welfare and prosperity of our pure and reformed church , I feel confident , my placing before your Grace , this ...
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... king and his government , " I have been induced to draw up these cursory observations on the con- stitution of the town and parish in which we live . I have not indulged in the great question of parliamentary reform ; I have not even ...
... king and his government , " I have been induced to draw up these cursory observations on the con- stitution of the town and parish in which we live . I have not indulged in the great question of parliamentary reform ; I have not even ...
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... - book , under the title of Terra Regis , or land belonging to the King ; and by of the franchises , liberties , jurisdictions , immuni- ties d 3 CURSORY OBSERVATIONS . 27 (George the first) in consequence of a neglect ...
... - book , under the title of Terra Regis , or land belonging to the King ; and by of the franchises , liberties , jurisdictions , immuni- ties d 3 CURSORY OBSERVATIONS . 27 (George the first) in consequence of a neglect ...
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... the town that book is said to have been held by several persons , du- ring the reign of Edward the Confessor , as vassals or servants of the King . and parish of Tiverton , and their successors , are 28 CURSORY OBSERVATIONS .
... the town that book is said to have been held by several persons , du- ring the reign of Edward the Confessor , as vassals or servants of the King . and parish of Tiverton , and their successors , are 28 CURSORY OBSERVATIONS .
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... King James incorporated the inhabitants of Tiverton by the name of " mayor , twelve principal burgesses , and twelve assistants . " on foot and continued , to constitute artificial per- sons CURSORY OBSERVATIONS . 29.
... King James incorporated the inhabitants of Tiverton by the name of " mayor , twelve principal burgesses , and twelve assistants . " on foot and continued , to constitute artificial per- sons CURSORY OBSERVATIONS . 29.
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amotion appears appointed bailiff Blackstone borough of Tiverton burgesses and assistants bye-law called charter of George charter of James chief burgesses Chippenham church clause clergy clergyman commissioners confirmed constitution corporate officers county of Devon court leet court of king's Devon Dunsford duty Earl of Harrowby elective franchise electors exercise forfeit freemen gesses grant holy holy orders incorporated inha inhabitant householders inhabitants of Tiverton inmate jurates justice King late letters patent liberties licence lodger Lord Lord Coke Lordship mayor and burgesses mayor and common members to parliament name of mayor non-resident oath opinion parish aforesaid parish of Tiverton persons poor artificers portreeve present privilege publicans reader recorder resident respect restored reverend common council Richard Ryder scot and lot spiritual statute successors things tion town and parish town clerk twelve assistants twelve capital burgesses Vide vote Washfield West Looe William Nott word
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