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... given to the want of uniformity in spelling and capitalization . As a general rule this reprint follows the spelling and capitalization of the source from which the docu- ment is taken , as indicated at the head of each number . Some of ...
... given to the want of uniformity in spelling and capitalization . As a general rule this reprint follows the spelling and capitalization of the source from which the docu- ment is taken , as indicated at the head of each number . Some of ...
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... given to them . With regard to these , signify to me by letters which they are and who hold them . But let those who hold lands by service , which , without doubt , ought to be held from the church , make the best agreement they can ...
... given to them . With regard to these , signify to me by letters which they are and who hold them . But let those who hold lands by service , which , without doubt , ought to be held from the church , make the best agreement they can ...
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... given . Moreover , if he himself , prevente by arms , or by weakness , shall not have bestowed his mone or arranged to bestow it , his wife or his children or parents , an his legitimate men shall divide it for his soul , as to them sha ...
... given . Moreover , if he himself , prevente by arms , or by weakness , shall not have bestowed his mone or arranged to bestow it , his wife or his children or parents , an his legitimate men shall divide it for his soul , as to them sha ...
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... given that , to the abbot and church of Saint Martin of Battle restitution shoulda made of everything which he demanded on the testimony of the charter . cewenst 13. Constitutions of Clarendon ( 1164. Latin text , Stubbs , S. C. 137 ...
... given that , to the abbot and church of Saint Martin of Battle restitution shoulda made of everything which he demanded on the testimony of the charter . cewenst 13. Constitutions of Clarendon ( 1164. Latin text , Stubbs , S. C. 137 ...
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... given less than he ought , four or six lawful men shall be chosen from the parish , who upon oath shall declare what amount he ought to have declared ; and then this sum shall be added to the smaller amount he had given . 3. But clerks ...
... given less than he ought , four or six lawful men shall be chosen from the parish , who upon oath shall declare what amount he ought to have declared ; and then this sum shall be added to the smaller amount he had given . 3. But clerks ...
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